Cuban-Style Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli

Ingredients

• 2 large Sweet Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
• 1 teaspoon Lime Juice

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel the 2 large sweet potatoes. Carefully cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices, then cut these slices into 1/2-inch wide fry shapes.
2. 2Place the cut sweet potato fries into a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the bowl. Toss everything together with your hands or a large spoon until all the sweet potato fries are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
3. 3Arrange the seasoned sweet potato fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet, making sure no fries are overlapping. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through the baking time (after about 10-12 minutes), carefully flip each fry to ensure even cooking; the fries are done when they are golden brown and appear crispy.
4. 4While the sweet potato fries are baking, prepare the aioli. In a food processor, combine the 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (you can remove the seeds for less heat, if desired), and 1 teaspoon of lime juice. Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and well combined.
5. 5Carefully remove the hot sweet potato fries from the oven. Serve them immediately with the prepared chipotle aioli for dipping.

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