Sweet potato fries are becoming increasingly popular as a delicious alternative to regular fries. And why not? They have a fantastic orange color and may even be healthier than regular fries. In particular, sweet potato fries contain some powerful antioxidants and have a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes. Plus, they are often baked instead of fried, which is an easy way to make them better for you.
Then there’s the flavor. The fries are naturally sweet, with a little complementary earthiness. The sweetness means you can even pair the fries with sweet sides as well as savory ones.
Of course, we still need to think about what to serve with sweet potato fries. Many of the sides are the same as for regular fries, but there are some interesting differences as well. Some of the best sides for sweet potato fries include burgers, sandwiches, chicken wings, steak, and even marshmallow fluff. Why not try a few for yourself?
What To Serve With Sweet Potato Fries (10 Sides To Try)
Burgers
Who doesn’t love fries and a burger? Fries remain one of the most classic burger sides, one that’s served time and time again. But, why stick with regular fries when you can have sweet potato fries instead? These are so much better alongside a burger.
Then we have the burger itself to consider. Do you want a classic beef burger, perhaps with ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese? Or, do you want to branch out and make something much more creative?
Every single part of a burger is open for interpretation. You can change the protein, like by making a chicken burger, a tofu burger, or even a black bean burger. You can add and remove extra ingredients too, using whichever ones appeal to you.
You can even change the buns. For example, you might use keto rolls instead of traditional ones. Or, you might look for an artisan roll recipe, where the rolls may have a much more engaging flavor.
Southwest Black Bean Burger
This Southwest Black Bean Burger is the perfect plant-based alternative to a conventional burger. It’s packed with flavorful ingredients like paprika, oregano, and chili, all of which make the burger stand out.
There’s also a delicious homemade burger sauce as part of the recipe. This burger sauce keeps everything moist and flavorful. You could also make a little extra and use the sauce as a dip for your fries.
Pulled Pork
Instead of a burger, why not serve your sweet potato fries with pulled pork? Doing so gives a fantastic contrast between the sweetness of the fries and the savory smokiness of the pork.
Pulled pork also gives you the chance to create a more comprehensive meal. All you need to do is serve the pulled pork on top of your fries, creating a delicious version of loaded fries. You could then use other ingredients to elevate the dish, like some coleslaw for crunch and plenty of cheese.
Amazing Oven BBQ Pulled Pork
This Amazing Oven BBQ Pulled Pork shows that you don’t need any special tools to make delicious pulled pork. The first step is to marinate the pork overnight, which infuses it with flavor and helps to keep it tender.
Then, the pork is cooked slowly in the oven until it is done all the way through and can easily be pulled apart. Once prepared, the pulled pork is perfect with sweet potato fries. You could serve some vegetables at the same time, to create a truly balanced meal.
You could even combine this with the previous approach and serve your pulled pork in a roll. This basically gives you a pulled pork burger, which would be exceptional with your fries.
A Vibrant Sandwich
Burgers and sandwiches have a lot in common, so it’s no surprise that sandwiches also work well as a side for sweet potato fries. Plus, sandwiches help give you a more filling and interesting meal.
As with burgers, there are countless ways to mix up your sandwiches. You might experiment with different types of lunch meat or lunch meat alternatives, or simply load the sandwiches up with vegetables instead.
Indeed, there are plenty of types of sandwiches to choose from. Some of these are simple, while others are delightfully complex. You could even make a completely different sandwich each time you prepare sweet potato fries.
Greek Chicken Gyros
There’s some debate about whether gyros should be called sandwiches or whether they’re an entirely distinct dish. Either way, these Greek Chicken Gyros are a delicious treat, with layers of flavor and tender meat.
Yet, the best feature of these gyros might just be the homemade tzatziki. This is creamy and packed with flavor, and so much better than any tzatziki you’d buy at the store.
The vibrant flavor of the tzatziki also pairs excellently with your sweet potato fries. You get a great contrast and plenty of interesting flavor notes.
Chicken Wings
Chicken wings and fries are a natural pairing, so why not go with chicken wings and sweet potato fries instead? The savory flavor of the wings contrasts the slight sweet sweetness of the fries, plus you can experiment with the type of sauce on your wings to create an exceptional combo.
One fun thing to think about is how the wings and sweet potato fries are cooked. You could deep fry both of these or perhaps bake them instead. The baked version is undoubtedly healthier, although you might prefer the taste and texture of the fried version.
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings
These Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings follow one of the classic flavor pairings for wings. The combo of garlic and parmesan really is exceptional, especially with the savory notes of the chicken wings.
This particular recipe includes baking powder as an ingredient. This unusual ingredient helps to tweak the pH of the chicken skin, creating deliciously crunchy chicken every time. Just be ultra-cautious with the quantities, as too much baking powder will give the chicken a strange flavor.
Steak
If you want another source of protein, why not serve steak with your sweet potato fries? The steak gives you a very hearty meal, while also contrasting the sweetness of your fries.
Here, you’ll likely want to cut your sweet potato fries a little thicker than normal. This makes them feel heartier alongside your steak. You can even use them to sop up any leftover sauce.
Of course, steak and sweet potato fries isn’t quite a full meal. You could serve a salad or some steamed vegetables alongside to balance everything out. A delicious sauce could be nice as well.
Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak
This Garlic Butter Brazilian Steak is exactly what you need in a meal, something that tastes divine and is simple to make. In fact, the steak only requires four ingredients and is ready in just 15 minutes.
The recipe relies on skirt steak, which makes it fairly inexpensive. But, don’t worry, it’s still tender and completely delicious. If you don’t have skirt steak on hand, no worries. Most other cuts of steak will taste just as good.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
We’ve already talked about sandwiches, but grilled sandwiches deserve a mention of their own, particularly the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Here, you have plenty of delicious cheesy goodness – and we know that cheese goes well with anything and everything.
You could create a very simple version of the sandwich with just cheese and bread. Or, you could branch out and make something much more creative.
Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich
You could stick with a regular grilled cheese sandwich or mix things up a bit, with something like this Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich.
In some ways, this sandwich is pretty simple, as it includes just three ingredients: pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella. But, these are all high-quality ingredients that combine to create a flavorful sandwich.
The star of the show is homemade walnut pesto. This relies on basil like normal, then uses walnuts instead of pine nuts for texture. The walnuts also provide extra flavor, making the pesto taste even better than normal.
Tortilla Soup
Here’s a different angle: why not serve fries alongside soup? Doing so works surprisingly well, as you get a fantastic texture contrast between the two dishes.
While any type of soup will do the trick, tortilla soup is a remarkable choice. This is partly because of the flavors, as tortilla soup contains plenty of savory notes and often some spiciness as well. You can even dip the sweet potato fries in your soup directly, if you so wish.
Also, if you’re serving a spicy version of tortilla soup, you may need a cooling ingredient to balance things out. A simple creamy dip would do the trick nicely or perhaps some sour cream on top of your soup.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is a complete and delicious meal all on its own. It uses a combination of chicken breasts, black beans, and kidney beans, which provide plenty of protein and make the soup very filling.
Then there are the flavoring ingredients, which include diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, and chipotle peppers. The chipotle peppers add just the right amount of spice, making the soup even better.
The instructions include details about some ways to tweak the soup, like making it with cooked chicken instead of raw chicken or preparing it in a slow cooker rather than on the stove top. The slow cooker is a great idea for busy days and you can easily prepare your fries when the soup is almost ready.
Chili And Cheese
You’ve heard of chili cheese fries, right? This is one of the most famous ways to make loaded fries and provides a ton of flavor.
So, why not do the same thing with sweet potato fries? The chili and cheese will work excellently with the slight sweetness of the sweet potato fries. You even get a bit more flavor than regular chili cheese fries.
If you don’t want to add chili and cheese on top of your fries, try making a side dish instead. This stops your fries from getting soggy and you can simply dip each one in the chili before eating it.
Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
These Loaded Sweet Potato Fries aren’t quite chili cheese fries, but they highlight a similar idea. They still use chili as the main topping for sweet potato fries, which is then complemented with a delicious homemade ranch dressing instead of cheese.
Using ranch instead of cheese is an inspired choice, as it provides a vibrant contrasting flavor. This helps to refresh your palate after all the rich savory flavors from the chili.
This recipe is also excellent if you want instructions for making chili and sweet potato fries. The featured version of chili doesn’t use any beans, which might offend some people. Still, it would be easy to add beans if you want them.
Marshmallow Fluff (Or Regular Marshmallows)
Sweet potatoes and marshmallows are already served together in a sweet potato casserole, so why not experiment with that idea? Serving marshmallow fluff alongside your sweet potato fries gives you that classic flavor parking in a new way.
You also get a delightful contrast between the fluffiness of the marshmallows and the crispness of your fries. An easy approach is to serve marshmallow fluff as a side. Then, you can easily dip individual fries in the marshmallow fluff.
Alternatively, you could drizzle some marshmallow fluff on your fries or even make a complete marshmallow fluff topping. That last approach gives you a dessert-like treat that might be too sweet for some people (and perfect for others!).
Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
Why buy marshmallow fluff when you can make your own Homemade Marshmallow Fluff instead? The recipe relies on just a handful of ingredients, including water, granulated sugar, corn syrup, egg whites, and cream of tartar.
It’s a tricky recipe in some ways, as you need to use a candy thermometer to reach the correct heat, then carefully whip the egg whites to get soft peaks. Still… the instructions are clear, so even beginners should be able to make the fluff without too much stress.
Dipping Sauces
Sometimes, you don’t need a full side with your sweet potato fries – a dipping sauce is more than enough. There are countless options, with the three below being some of the best.
Aioli
Who can go past aioli? It’s a classic and easy to find, making it a great go-to sauce.
The traditional version relies just on garlic and olive oil, while modern creations are basically just mayo with plenty of garlic. Both styles are delicious with sweet potato fries, so it’s just a matter of personal preference.
Then there are all the endless flavor variations of aioli, such as chipotle aioli, pesto aioli, basil aioli, and truffle aioli. These all work well if you want a little extra flavor with your fries.
Lemon Basil Aioli
This Lemon Basil Aioli is a great example of adding flavor to your dip. It’s also a very simple recipe that relies on just four ingredients – mayonnaise, garlic, basil, and lemon juice.
The combination of basil and lemon juice doesn’t just taste amazing. It’s also extremely versatile. So, you can use this aioli as a dip for your fries, a spread for sandwiches, as part of a potato salad, or in many other situations.
Honey Mustard Sauce
Then there’s honey mustard sauce, which is bolder. This provides sweetness from the honey, plus tanginess from mustard and either vinegar or lemon juice.
The sweet-tangy balance works well with sweet potato fries, especially as these have some sweet notes of their own. You can also tweak this recipe by adding paprika or garlic powder for extra flavor.
Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce
Instead of buying honey mustard sauce, why not try your hand at this Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce instead? It uses a combination of honey, mustard, mayo, apple cider vinegar, and a few spices to provide the right flavor and texture.
The mayo is crucial, as this provides the creaminess that the sauce needs. Most of the time, you’d make this sauce using a fairly mild type of honey, like clover or wildflower. A more flavorful honey could be used in a pinch, but it would change the flavor balance of the entire sauce.
Blue Cheese Sauce
Finally, we have blue cheese sauce. This has a pungent flavor from the blue cheese, which is great if you want a dip that stands out.
The dip tends to be creamy, often due to ingredients like mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, or cream cheese. Herbs and spices can be added for extra flavor, although these aren’t essential. After all, blue cheese has an intense flavor all on its own.
Blue Cheese Steak Sauce
This Blue Cheese Steak Sauce isn’t just reserved for steak. It can be used in countless other situations too, including alongside or on top of sweet potato fries.
The ingredient selection includes heavy cream and butter for creaminess, plus garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper for flavor. There are a few other interesting ingredients as well, which combine to create a decadent and delicious sauce.
Also, because this sauce is designed to go with steak, you could make a full meal with steak, sweet potato fries, and the blue cheese sauce. This would give you a filling and flavorful meal. Perhaps you could even serve a small side salad with it.