Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

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These loaded sweet potato fries are a fresh, flavorful vegetarian appetizer perfect for game day parties and late night snacking! You can easily make them in 30 minutes or less with a few simple ingredients.

We’re big game day food people and we always look forward to a tasty snack during football season. But we can’t just eat cheesy, salty, greasy food week after week (no matter how much we’d like to). So that’s exactly why we created these loaded sweet potato fries!

They’re the perfect healthier alternative to traditional game day snacks and won’t leave you with that sodium bloat feeling the next day. They’re kind of like nachos, only a bit less salty and with added sweetness to contrast the savory toppings. Tons of fresh veggies like tomato, onion, and corn add bright pops of flavor while the chipotle mayo adds extra creaminess and heat. It’s like a party in every bite!

What This Recipe Entails

First you’ll have to cook the frozen fries through, but then you’ll simply assemble and bake for just a few minutes to melt the cheese and warm the toppings.

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 15 to 25 minutes; varies based on fry cooking method (air fryer vs. oven)

Ingredients

• Sweet potato fries – We recommend waffle fries since they’ll be more structurally sound underneath all the toppings. We love the texture and flavor of Alexia brand waffle fries! 
• Cheese – We like to melt shredded Mexican blend cheese over the fries. You can also top them with crumbled queso fresco or cotija for an extra boost of flavor and texture after baking.
• Black beans – Black beans and sweet potato is one of our favorite flavor combos! Use canned beans for convenience; just make sure to drain and rinse them first.
• Veggies – Corn, red onion, tomato, and cilantro add fresh tex-mex flavor to these loaded fries. You can also use ingredients like jalapeno, bell pepper, or avocado if you prefer.
• Chipotle mayo – Another of our favorite flavors to pair with sweet potato. A drizzle of this goes a long way to amping up the flavors in this dish and adding some extra creaminess.

How To Make Loaded Sweet Potato Fries

1. Prepare the fries according to the package directions. We like to make them in our air fryer for the best crispy texture (it’s also faster, which we love).
2. Assemble: Top the cooked fries with cheese, beans, corn, onion, and tomato.
3. Bake or broil until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes or so.
4. Garnish with a drizzle of chipotle mayo, chopped cilantro, and queso fresco and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

• Super Bowl – Loaded sweet potato fries are one of our favorite vegetarian game day appetizers! They’re a fun alternative to nachos if you want to surprise your party guests.
• Late night snack – You probably already have most of these ingredients, so you can easily make these when you’re craving bar food but don’t want to leave the house.
• Appetizer or side dish – Having burger night or pizza night at home? Treat yourself to these loaded fries as a starter or side and it’ll feel like a night out, especially paired with your favorite beer.