Jerk Sweet Potato Fries

Submitted by KWB5015

"I saw this in the Salem Statesman Journal and wanted to keep it for later. It comes from chef Carl Conway. Looking forward to trying it this holiday season as a fun and different side dish! Please note that the 'jerk' seasoning amounts make 1.3 cups. YOU ONLY WANT TO USE 2 TABLESPOONS OF IT on each 1.5 lb. measure of potatoes."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wide strips
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons 'jerk' seasoning

• Jerk Seasoning

• 1⁄2 cup allspice, ground
• 1⁄2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon thyme, dried
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, ground
• 2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove, ground

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Mix jerk seasoning together in a small bowl. Reserve 2 Tablespoons for use in recipe and keep the remainder in an air-tight container.
3. Toss sweet potato slices in a bowl with vegetable, jerk seasoning and salt.
4. Spread potatoes out onto a prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until they are slightly browned.
6. Transfer to a paper-towel lines plate and serve warm.