Sweet Potato Fries with Coffee Glaze
Crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries coated in a rich coffee glaze for the ultimate sweet-savory upgrade.
Ingredients
For the Fries:
- 2 large sweet potatoes cut into thin fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch for extra crispiness
For the Coffee Glaze:
- ¼ cup brewed coffee strong, because weak coffee is pointless
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper because fries should have attitude
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Spread fries on the baking sheet in a single layer (crowding equals soggy fries).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- While fries bake, whisk coffee, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Simmer the mixture over low heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove fries from the oven, let them sit for 2 minutes, then drizzle with the glaze.
- Serve immediately, preferably with a dramatic eye roll at store-bought fries.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~190
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 200%
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin C: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark roast coffee for maximum depth of flavor.
- For extra crunch, leave the fries in the oven for an extra 5 minutes.
- If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top.