Mirage Recipe
Prep: 1 hour 25 mins
Cook: 25-30 mins
Serves: 4-6
Crispy on the edges, tender in the center, and naturally sweet, these Baked Sweet Potato Fries are a comforting side dish that brings wholesome flavour to any meal. Fresh sweet potatoes are cut into slender fries, lightly tossed with Mirage Margarine and seasonings, then baked until beautifully crispy and golden. Perfect for family dinners and casual gatherings, these fries offer all the comfort of a classic favourite with a lighter touch. Whether served straight from the baking sheet, paired with a creamy dipping sauce, or enjoyed alongside your favourite main course, these Baked Sweet Potato fries deliver on flavour and homemade goodness.
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Ingredients
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
3 tbsp
Mirage Margarine, melted (divided)
2 large
sweet potatoes, washed and dried
2 tbsp
cornstarch
2 tbsp
fresh rosemary leaves, roughly chopped
2 tsp
garlic, minced
1 tsp
paprika
1/2 tsp
black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp
cayenne
1 tsp
salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 450ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly grease each piece of parchment paper with a teaspoon of melted Mirage Margarine.
With a sharp knife, cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Then cut the slices into 1/4-inch “sticks”. Place sweet potato fries into a container, or a large bowl, and cover potatoes with cold water. Let soak for at least an hour (or overnight).
Drain the potatoes and rinse with cold water until all starch has been washed off. Line a baking sheet with paper towels, transfer the rinsed potatoes onto the towels and blot dry with more paper towels.
Place dried sweet potatoes into a large bowl and sprinkle cornstarch on top. Toss potatoes with the cornstarch until fries are lightly coated. Shake off any excess cornstarch and discard.
Mix in the rosemary, garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper and black pepper with the remaining melted Mirage Margarine until thoroughly combined. Drizzle over the fries. Toss until all pieces are coated.
Evenly divide the fries between the prepared baking sheets, making sure that there is only a single layer of sweet potatoes. Place onto the middle and upper third rack of the preheated oven. Lower temperature to 425ºF.
Bake for 15 minutes. With a spatula, flip fries over, rotate baking sheets and the position in the oven.
Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fries begin to crisp at the edges and the surface of the fries are no longer “wet” in appearance. Turn oven off and open the door slightly, leave the baking sheets of fries to cool for about 15 minutes. Sprinkle warm sweet potato fries with salt.
Serve warm as a tasty snack or a delicious side dish for dinner.
Baker’s Tips:
- You can soak the potatoes overnight to save on prep time the next day.
- To make clean-up easier, you can place drained and dried potatoes into a large resealable bag and sprinkle the cornstarch into the bag. Seal and shake. Repeat process when adding the melted Mirage margarine mixture.
