Sweet potato fries are good. But drizzling them with a bold coffee glaze? Now we’re talking gourmet-level snacking with minimal effort. Crispy edges soak up the deep, slightly smoky coffee-infused syrup, creating a sweet-salty balance that will ruin regular fries forever. It’s like your favorite cafe collided with a fry stand, and the result is dangerously addictive. These fries don’t just sit on the side—they steal the spotlight. If you still think fries belong in ketchup, you clearly haven’t met this game-changer. Brace yourself, because you’re about to start dipping everything in coffee glaze.
Sweet Potato Fries with Coffee Glaze
Crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries coated in a rich coffee glaze for the ultimate sweet-savory upgrade.
Ingredients
For the Fries:
- 2 large sweet potatoes cut into thin fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch for extra crispiness
For the Coffee Glaze:
- ¼ cup brewed coffee strong, because weak coffee is pointless
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper because fries should have attitude
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Spread fries on the baking sheet in a single layer (crowding equals soggy fries).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- While fries bake, whisk coffee, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- Simmer the mixture over low heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove fries from the oven, let them sit for 2 minutes, then drizzle with the glaze.
- Serve immediately, preferably with a dramatic eye roll at store-bought fries.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~190
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 200%
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Vitamin C: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark roast coffee for maximum depth of flavor.
- For extra crunch, leave the fries in the oven for an extra 5 minutes.
- If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top.
