Baked Yam Fries With Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
• Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss with olive oil until the sweet potatoes are coated. Add the paprika, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper; toss to distribute evenly.
• Arrange the coated fries in a single layer on the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes on the lower rack until the sweet potatoes soften. Transfer the pan to the upper rack of the oven and bake 10 minutes longer, until fries are crispy. Serve with Avocado Dip.
• Place the avocado, mayonnaise, cream cheese, jalapeno, scallions, and lime juice into a blender or small food processor. Blend for 1 minute or until you have a smooth paste. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve as a dip for the Sweet Potato Oven Fries.
• * Cook's Note: We find that Hass avocados make the smoothest and best tasting Avocado dip.

Steps:

• For fries, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly oil rimmed baking sheet, wiping up any excess oil with paper towel.
• Place prepared baking sheet in rack in third part of the oven. Toss sweet potatoes with vegetable oil and salt in medium bowl.
• Place sweet potato wedges, in a single layer, on heating baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until develops a nice golden brown crust.
• Turn potatoes over using a spatula and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until potatoes are crisp and have browned.
• Caramelized Onion Dip: For dip, while potatoes bake, in saute pan over medium heat, melt butter.
• Add brown sugar and onions. Cook until onions have caramelized. Puree caramelized onions, applesauce and sour cream in blender or food processor.
• Can be served warm or cold with fries.
• Chipotle Ketchup Dip: Whisk together applesauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, and spices. Serve cold or warm as dip for sweet potato fries.
• Mustard Dipping Sauce: Whisk together applesauce, mustard, syrup, and molasses. Serve cold or warm as dip for sweet potato fries.