Baked Sweet Potato "Fries" with La Boite Spice Mix

Name: Baked Sweet Potato "Fries" with La Boite Spice Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled; 2 tablespoons good olive oil; 1 tablespoon La Boite Spice Mix (see separate recipe); 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Recipe courtesy La Boite; 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons basil; 1 teaspoon Aleppo chili; 2 teaspoons mustard seed; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 3 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Servings: persons

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon La Boite Spice Mix (see separate recipe)
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Recipe courtesy La Boite
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon Aleppo chili
2 teaspoons mustard seed
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
3 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon caraway seeds

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2
Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise and cut each half into 3 long spears.
3
Place them on a sheet pan and toss with the olive oil.
4
Spread the potatoes in one layer.
5
Combine the spice mix, brown sugar, salt, and pepper and sprinkle on the potatoes.
6
Bake for 15 minutes and then turn with a spatula.
7
Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
8
Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.
9
Into a bowl add the turmeric, basil, chili, and mustard seed.
10
Grind together in pestle and mortar or a clean coffee grinder the black pepper and coriander seed and add to the other spices.
11
Grind together the cumin and caraway seed as above and add to the spices and mix everything together.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, 2 tablespoons good olive oil, 1 tablespoon La Boite Spice Mix (see separate recipe), 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Baked Sweet Potato "Fries" with La Boite Spice Mix falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!