Cinnamon Sugar Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Butter Dip (Dessert Fries)

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Butter Dip (Dessert Fries)

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   Step 1: Slice and soak the sweet potatoes

   Peel (optional) and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/4–1/2-inch thick sticks for even cooking. Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and soak for 20–30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps them crisp up in the oven; drain and pat completely dry with a clean towel.

   For this step

   • 2 mediumSweet potatoes (medium)
   
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   Step 2: Coat with cornstarch, oil, and salt

   In a large bowl, toss the dried sweet potato sticks with the cornstarch until evenly coated, then add the oil and kosher salt and toss again so each fry has a thin, even coating. Spread the fries out on a baking sheet while you preheat the oven so they don't stick together.

   For this step

   • 2 tbspCornstarch
   • 2 tbspNeutral oil (vegetable or canola)
   • 1 tspKosher salt
   
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   Step 3: Bake until golden and crisp

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or place a wire rack on the sheet for airflow. Arrange fries in a single layer (don’t overcrowd), bake 12–15 minutes, flip or shake the pan, then continue baking another 10–15 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
   
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   Step 4: Toss in cinnamon-sugar

   While fries are still warm, whisk the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl. Transfer fries to a large bowl, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar over them, and gently toss to coat evenly so the sugar clings to the hot exterior.

   For this step

   • 3 tbspGranulated sugar
   • 2 tspGround cinnamon
   
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   Step 5: Make the honey-butter dip

   Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl, then whisk in the honey, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and a tiny pinch of kosher salt until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness; keep warm or serve at room temperature alongside the fries for dipping.

   For this step

   • 4 tbspUnsalted butter (for dip)
   • 3 tbspHoney
   • 2 tbspPowdered sugar
   • 1/2 tspVanilla extract
   
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   Step 6: Plate and serve immediately

   Arrange the cinnamon-sugar fries on a serving platter, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt if desired, and serve hot with the honey-butter dip. These are best enjoyed immediately while crisp; leftovers can be reheated in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 6–8 minutes to refresh.
   

1. Peel (optional) and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/4–1/2-inch thick sticks for even cooking. Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water and soak for 20–30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps them crisp up in the oven; drain and pat completely dry with a clean towel.
2. In a large bowl, toss the dried sweet potato sticks with the cornstarch until evenly coated, then add the oil and kosher salt and toss again so each fry has a thin, even coating. Spread the fries out on a baking sheet while you preheat the oven so they don't stick together.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or place a wire rack on the sheet for airflow. Arrange fries in a single layer (don’t overcrowd), bake 12–15 minutes, flip or shake the pan, then continue baking another 10–15 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
4. While fries are still warm, whisk the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl. Transfer fries to a large bowl, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar over them, and gently toss to coat evenly so the sugar clings to the hot exterior.
5. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl, then whisk in the honey, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and a tiny pinch of kosher salt until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness; keep warm or serve at room temperature alongside the fries for dipping.
6. Arrange the cinnamon-sugar fries on a serving platter, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt if desired, and serve hot with the honey-butter dip. These are best enjoyed immediately while crisp; leftovers can be reheated in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 6–8 minutes to refresh.