Mole-Glazed Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Aioli

Crispy sweet potato fries coated in a rich, sweet, and savory mole glaze, perfectly balanced with a smoky chipotle aioli for dipping. A delicious and unique twist on a classic snack.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

495 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.93/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

2largeSweet Potatoes(Peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries)

£1.50

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.25

1tablespoonCornstarch

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper

£0.02

2tablespoonsMole Paste(Good quality, prepared mole paste)

£0.75

1tablespoonMaple Syrup

£0.30

1tablespoonsVegetable Broth(To thin the mole glaze if needed)

£0.10

0.5cupMayonnaise

£0.35

1tablespoonChipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce(Finely chopped, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce)

£0.20

1teaspoonLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.08

Total Cost

£3.71

£0.93 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a large bowl, toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3.
Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
5.
While the fries are baking, prepare the mole glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the mole paste and maple syrup. Stir until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add vegetable broth, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a desired consistency.
6.
Prepare the chipotle aioli: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic.
7.
Once the fries are cooked, remove them from the oven and immediately toss them with the mole glaze, ensuring they are evenly coated.
8.
Serve the mole-glazed sweet potato fries immediately with the chipotle aioli for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

495 kcal / 2071 kJ

Carbs

50g

19% of RDA

Fat

32g

46% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

18 g

20% of RDA

Sodium

550 mg

24% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra crispy fries, soak the sweet potato fries in cold water for 30 minutes before baking. Drain well and pat dry before tossing with oil and cornstarch.

Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper in the aioli to your spice preference.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for added flavor and presentation.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking sheet

Mixing bowls

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