If you forced me to make a list of my top 5 favorites foods, sweet potatoes and peanut butter would be numbers 1 and 2. I cannot believe I’d never though to combine them – they are seriously a match made in heaven.
It’s hard to explain what happens to the peanut butter in the oven. It doesn’t become hard like, say, breadcrumbs would but it doesn’t keep the normal peanut butter texture. There’s really not anything to compare it too. You definitely need crunchy peanut butter for this because the crunchy pieces are what make the fries. The crunch against the soft, pillowy sweet potatoes is… amazing.
Do I even have to tell you that I had an entire sweet potato for lunch yesterday? And that I was secretly happy when my 3 year old took one look at them chose to have sandwich instead? His loss. I can’t wait to make them again!
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into thin fry-like strips
- 3 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
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Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium size bowl, mix together the peanut butter, olive oil, and salt. Take sweet potatoes and toss in bowl with your hands until fully coated. Line up on baking pan and cook at 400F for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10 - 20 minutes or until crisp.
Michelle says
WOW! This sounds so good! It just so happens that I have some natural peanut butter AND some sweet potatoes sitting around. I was going to make some onion rings to go with my burgers tomorrow but I think I’ll substitute these instead! :)
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Melanie says
Yum, this sounds like such a delicious combination!! It’s difficult to find others who would agree, haha. Definitely need to try this soon! Thanks! :)
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roxan says
I’ve never heard of combining peanut butter with sweet potato but the more i think about it, the better that idea sounds! Great idea.
branny says
Um, yes please! I’d love these!!
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++MIRA++ says
umm…this sounds…um..great! lol. no really, the thought of the salty peanut butter, and the sweet potatoes just works. i really wana try this.
amanda says
I know it sounds bizarre but I promise it was good! If you really love peanut butter & sweet potatoes, of course! Thanks for commenting!:)
Kim says
A thousand thank you’s for this, Amanda! I have to have at least a spoonful of super chunk natural peanut butter every single day and I’ve been on a sweet potato fry kick lately. I used up my last sweet potato last weekend. Back to the market again (I was there twice yesterday). I hope the Mon. crew has Tuesdays off or this could be embarrassing.
Jennifer @ Maple n Cornbread says
Woah… a winner! I actually will smother nut butters over a baked sweet potato more often than I want to confess…. this is just perfect!!!!
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Natalie (The Sweets Life) says
So curious to try these but I love SP & PB so I’ll take your word that they’re awesome!!
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Heather I. says
I’ve been wanting to try these for awhile now, your photos caught my eye! Simple, healthy and satisfying, I need to make these soon.
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Faith @ LovelyAsCharged says
I always make a “sauce” my melting down PB with some almond milk to dip my sweet ‘tater fries into – so delish!
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Trudy ~ veggie num num says
Wow! So simple and it sounds a.m.a.z.ing! You’re a genius .. will be making these for a weekend treat!
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Joanne says
PB and sweet potatoes are my numbers 1 and 2 as well! To die for. I can’t believe I’ve never thought of this either! I need to try these!
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bridget {bake at 350} says
Wow…I’d love to try these!
PS. First visit to your blog….I LOVE your header! So fun and fresh looking!
Michelle says
I’ve given you an award :)
http://cookathome2010.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunshine-award.html
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Kaitlin says
Pretty photos :)
I can’t wait to try this. I love sweet potatoes so much!
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Ricki says
So glad you liked these! They are an all-time favorite in our house. Since I’m not allowed peanut butter right now, I made the original recipe with almond butter–equally delicious. :)
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Marie says
I remember seeing those on Oh She Glows! Definitely something I’ve been meaning to try. I may even experiment with some other nut butters like almond or cashew.
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April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
I would never have thought of this combination, but man it sounds good! Looks mouthwatering in the photos too!!
Joanne @ FifteenSpatulas.com says
What an interesting way to make sweet potato fries! Can’t wait to try this!!!
Julia says
I know you’re married, and having a baby and all, but will you marry me? We can eat sweet potatoes and pb all day. Of course Im going to make these.
marla says
LOVE the idea of Peanut Butter in these fries :)
Julie says
Amazing! I just saw this on SRC! Can’t wait to give these a try.
Anna W. says
i just made this for lunch. they are AMAZING! thanks for an awesome recipe!
Laura says
Ok these are some of the best things I’ve ever made. Two of may favorite foods combined into one amazing creation. You seriously made my life a little better by posting this recipe! I love how the little bits of peanuts get all toasty. Thank you for this recipe!