Ingredients and Weight:
- Purple yams: 1 pound (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Sour cream: 1 cup
- Sriracha: 1 tablespoon
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the purple yam wedges with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the yam wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
- While the yam fries are cooking, prepare the sour cream sriracha sauce by mixing the sour cream and sriracha in a small bowl.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Dietary fiber: 5 g
- Sugars: 10 g
- Protein: 2 g
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and flavorful purple yam fries
- Tangy and spicy sour cream sriracha sauce
- Perfect for snacking or as a side dish
User Comments:
- "These fries are absolutely delicious! The purple yams give them a unique and earthy flavor."
- "The sour cream sriracha sauce is the perfect complement to the fries. It's tangy, spicy, and creamy."
- "I love that these fries are air-fried. They're crispy without being greasy."
- "These fries are so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, try to cut the yam wedges into uniform sizes.
- If the fries start to brown too quickly, reduce the heat or cooking time.
- Serve the fries hot with the sour cream sriracha sauce on the side.
