These crunchy sweet potato fries with harissa aioli take sweet potatoes to a whole new level. They’re a great twist on a traditional side, and summertime grilling makes a perfect partner.
What makes them so special? Well, besides the fact they’re sweet potatoes (which is an obvious yum), they have a flavorful, crispy crunch to them because of a secret ingredient – Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted cereal.
Cereal is really versatile and can be used in lots of different ways, so for your summertime entertaining this year, “think outside the bowl”!
Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries with Harissa Aioli
Start by crushing up the Honey Bunches of Oats cereal in a food processor. It should measure about a cup after being crushed (if you process about 2 cups, you should be good). Add some cumin to the cereal for a boost of flavor. Yum!
Wash, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into spears. Coat each spear in flour mixture, egg wash and then cereal before placing on a foil-lined baking sheet to bake.
When they come out of the oven, sprinkle on a little extra salt (if you want) and some chopped cilantro.
The sweet potato fries taste amazing dipped into harissa aioli, so make sure you mix up a little bit of that too!
Crunchy Sweet Potato Fries with Harissa Aioli
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted cereal
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 large egg whites
- 4 small sweet potatoes about 2 pounds, scrubbed and sliced lengthwise – about 1 inch wide
- 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon red harissa or to taste
- Garnish: chopped cilantro
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and then set aside.
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In a food processor crush cereal until it measures 1 cup. Combine ground cereal with cumin and place in a shallow bowl.
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In another shallow bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and pepper.
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In a third shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg whites with 2 tablespoons of water until combined.
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Dip the sweet potato first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Then dip each wedge into the egg white mixture until coated. Finally, dip the sweet potato in the cereal mixture, pressing the exposed surface of the potato into the cereal. Transfer potato wedges onto the prepared baking sheet as you go.
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Bake potatoes until tender and crisp, about 25 minutes, turning once.
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While the potatoes are in the oven, combine the mayonnaise and harissa for the dip. Add additional harissa if you prefer your aioli spicy.
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When the potatoes are done, sprinkle with additional salt, if desired. Serve warm with harissa aioli and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.
Enjoy!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Um what?! Cereal and sweet potatoes? You are like some genius kitchen inventor lady. Seriously. I love this and what a unique idea!!
Jess says
What a creative idea, you had me at crunchy sweet potatoes! Pinning for later 🙂 xo
Angeline P says
This truly is thinking outside the bowl! 🙂 I love this idea and your pictures are beautiful! 😀 Visiting via the Inspiration Monday Link Party
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
Oh wow! This looks so good and healthy. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog says
These look really delicious. I love me some sweet potatoes. I will have to give them a try.
Candy O says
Oh my goodness these fries look delicious!!! I’ve never heard of harrison sauce. Will be trying this soon!
Victoria says
I love sweet potatoes, however, I have never tried them as fries. This is an interesting dish but I think if I try it I may just like it.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Oh goodness – I love fries though I never had such a fries before – it makes me want to try and taste it, haha!
Melissa Vera says
I never would have thought to mix cereal and sweet potatoes. This is so awesome and I bet super yummy.
addi ganley says
Oh my goodness, these look so good. I have everything I need to make this right now. Off to the kitchen!
Neha Sultan says
Wow that looks really yummy. I never realized I could use my Honey bunches of oats to such great use. Excellent recipe!
XmasDolly says
Well, I do love sweet potato fries… and this recipe will be a new one for me, but what the heck I’ll try anything once. I’m game. Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer says
This looks yummy!
Babita says
I have tried to make regular sweet potato fries. No matter what I did, it never got crispy. I am going to try out your recipe….they look delicious.
Lisa Rios says
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorites. This one looks so delicious and very crispy as well. My kids always love to have this kind of snacks. It sounds so amazing with Harissa Aioli. Will definitely try this for sure. Thanks a lot for sharing this yummy idea.
Ronni says
These look so good! I’m all about that ‘crunch’ for sure! I never would have thought to use the cereal!
Kristin says
These so need to land on one of our summer dinner menus! YUM!
Kero Pinkihan says
mouthwatering! I love sweet potatoes in any form and am keen to try this variation! thank you for sharing your recipe
Tyra says
This is such a creative use of Honey Bunches of Oats. This recipe looks divine and I am going to try it!
Crystal | The Poor Explorer says
Wow that looks really yummy. I really like cereal in dishes that aren’t just cereal. ha ha
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Jen says
What a great use for the cereal. These look so good and the sauce sounds great.
Jaime Nicole says
That looks like some crunchy deliciousness! I will definitely have to try this one out.
Krystal says
I love love love sweet potato fries! They are such a good change of pace from regular potatoes.
Brandy says
What a fantastic idea! I am so going to try to make these one night, because I must taste them!
Becka says
Oh those look GOOD. I like sweet potatoes and my husband loves them so it would be a great addition to our recipe box. 🙂
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says
What an interesting idea! My husband would probably love these, especially the aioli sauce.
Krissy says
Those look delicious. I normally can’t get my kids to eat sweet potatoes (I know whats wrong with them) but I bet they’d love these!
Donna says
I LOVE sweet potatoes! And I would never have thought to use Honey Bunches of Oats (one of my favorite cereals) to make a crunchy sweet potato fry… can’t wait to give these a try!
Debbie Denny says
That look so tasty. Crunchy and good.
Christi from sexymoxiemama.com says
this looks so good. You always have such wonderful recipes, I will have to try these next!
Tess says
I love sweet potatoes! I would not of thought of using that for coating.
Tonya says
I’m not a big fan of sweet potatoes but I do enjoy a good aioli. Maybe I should give this recipe a try.
Nancy says
Never thought to make them crunchy! I have a few sweet potatoes layin’ in the fridge, so ya know what I’m making this weekend!
Erinn S says
What a great idea when you need a crunchy coating. Love this
michelle co says
This looks flavorful and yummy. gotta try this recipe soon. thanks
censie says
What a great idea! I would have never thought of this! Yummy!
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
Those look like a delicious treat! I love anything with sweet potatoes and the crunchiness of these would be so nice!
April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says
I love all things sweet potatoes! I recently discovered how delicious avocado tastes with sweet potato so I would try some avocado dipping sauce with these.
April G says
Great reuse of cereal. I think my kids would love these fries.
Debbie L. says
Mine too – making these tonight. They look so tasty!
Tonya C says
These look great! I am such a fan of sauces and dips and this aioli looks great paired with these fries. I’m pinning this .
Rebel Sweetheart says
Oooh, great idea! I have to give this a try one of these days. 🙂
Debbie L. says
I never would of thought to use Honey Bunch of Oats as a coating for fries. These look delicious! I will be giving this a try.
Emerald Lavender says
I love sweet potato fries and these seem like they would be delicious with that yummy coating and dipping sauce!
Deb@SimplePlate says
I love sweet potato fries! I would not have thought to use cereal! Gonna give this a try!
Rebecca Swenor says
These sound and look so good. I would love to try these and the mixture would taste so good on chicken too. Honey Bunches of Oats is awesome for a so called breading. Thanks for sharing.
Ourfamilyworld says
I think it will work well on chicken, too.
Amanda Love says
I love sweet potato fries and this sounds great with a twist. I wonder if the kids would like it.
Rosey says
Wow, now that’s the way to use some sweet potatoes. These look amazing!
Elizabeth O. says
I never thought you could do this with Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted cereal. It looks really good.
R U S S says
These look really good. The inclusion of Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted cereal will make sweet potatoes not boring. I can imagine how yummy this must be. The mix of flavors of the honey roasted cereal and the sweet potatoes sounds like a nice combo.
Elizaveta Hesketh says
I will have to try out your recipe. I love all of the ingredients, and I always have those on hand. Honey Bunches of Oats is my favorite cereal!
Franc Ramon says
I like the twist of adding other ingredients to the usual fries. I’m sure this is much richer in taste and flavor.
kelli says
this is a great idea! i’ve been using cereal for “breadcrumbs” lately too and it tastes great.
Elizabeth O. says
I’ve never tried using cereals as breadcrumbs. Sounds good!
Dogvills says
I simply sprinkle my sweet potato fries with sugar. This one looks really good. I can’t wait to make this for my family.
Ron Leyba says
This looks new to me. Great idea. Might try soon!
Camesha says
How stinking creative! I love that idea. My kids would smack these right on up!
Joyce Duboise says
These look really unique! I did not expect to see these after reading the title. They sound so yummy and the sauce seems to top it off just right. My boyfriend would love these. The way you presented the sweet potato fries in the photos makes me want to go to a restaurant and order them.
HilLesha says
I love sweet potato fries. I definitely haven’t had them that way before, though! That looks delicious in every sense of the word.
Brittnei says
I saw these on Google Plus and I had to pin them! I couldn’t believe they were made with honey bunches of oats! I can’t wait to try these! 🙂
Debra says
Seriously such a creative coating with the cereal! I will have to try this and any Aioli I’m a fan of!!
dogvills says
I made this for my kids on this coming weekend i hope they enjoy and would love this
Uplifting Families says
I love sweet potato french fies. These sound super delicious. I might have to make them.
Michelle Hwee says
Oooh these look delish! I never would have thought about using that cereal for sweet potato fries. very interesting indeed!
Connie says
I have had sweet potato fries before and loved them! These look really tasty!
Tami says
I love sweet potato fries but have never eaten them with a crunchy coating. I can taste them now. Yum!
Crystal says
I haven’t either, but I’m sure I won’t be able to go back to traditional fries after sampling these. They look so yummy.
John Lopez says
I’m sure my kids would love this fries, they are really loves to eat fries, your yummy sweet fries looks unique, I’m gonna try this to my kids.
Adriana Martin says
OMG this sounds divine and so creative. I absolutely love harissa =)
Kiwi says
Who would of thought to make Honey Bunches of Oats to make these??? OMG pure genius Liz I love this concept!
The Stay-at-Home Life says
I never would have thought to use cereal like this, great idea
gingermommyrants says
I love to bake with sweet potatoes. I will have to try this recipe and share it with my friends.
Debra says
Oh my gosh! These look amazing! Yum!
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
One of my favorite dishes at one of my favorite restaurants was a delicious set of fries! These look really similar!
Maria says
Delicious sounding recipe! I would love to try it out.
Heather says
That looks delicous! I think that sauce looks awesome too! That looks like something you’d see in a resturant.
wheelchairmommy says
oh. my. goodness. These seriously look AMAZING!! must try.
Heather says
Those look really yummy. I never would of thought of using honey bunches of oats!
Jacob Fu says
These look soooo good! We’ve never made sweet potato fries at home before. I’ll have to try these out.
Danielle H says
Honey Bunches of Oats! Who knew? I definitely gotta give this a try.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
This looks so yummy. Gotta love spicy and sweet!
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says
what a delightful aioli! I would love to pair that with lots of things this summer!
Tina says
YUMMM… This sounds amazing! I’m enjoying more sweet potato recipes and I’ going to add this one to my expanding list! Thanks so much!
Ellen ThatChicMom says
Oh wow those look amazing! I never would have thought tat was cereal as a coating, so yummy!
nicole b says
These look so delicious! I never ever would have guessed to use Honey Bunches of Oats!
Megan Elford says
They look so good! I love sweet potato, and I bet the Honey bunches really compliments it well! I need to try this out for sure!
Terri Oliver Steffes says
We made these tonight! So good. We didn’t make the aioli but we will the next time!
Amanda says
This looks delicious!! Perfect way to twist things up with sweet potatoes. Can’t wait to try it
Debi- Lifestyle Blogger says
Those look so good. I love being able to change it up a bit with the cereal.
Pam says
Those are different but they certainly looks very tasty. I love the crunch part of them and the dip. Very creative, I must say.
Lorane says
Honey Bunches of oats on Fries!!?? Wow .. this is quite an interesting Recipe .. I definitely have to try this one or myself
Dara says
This looks amazing! your photos are making my mouth water! I cannot wait to try this!
Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says
These look delicious. I can’t wait to make it!
Saidah Washington (@ApronsStilletos) says
I tried the Alexia sweet potato hash browns last year and loved them. I love unique recipe like this one. Great job.
Maureen says
These look interesting. I’m curious how they taste. Might have to make them and find out.
Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says
Oh my heavens!!! Absolutely DELICIOUS looking! I must make these for my family! Your pictures make me drool!
Crystal says
My love for sweet potato fries is strong. I can’t wait to make these with a little crunch to them.
Mickey says
Those look amazing! I’ve never had them before, but they definitely look like something we’ve like to try.
Lesley says
I would probably like these but its hard to say. I’ll let you know after I make your recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Digna says
Never heard of anything like that before. Have to say that I would definitely try it. We all love sweet potatoes.
Dana Rodriguez says
I saw these on your Facebook wall and I had to come and pin! Those look AMAZING!
Sicorra@NotNowMomsBusy says
Wow! I would never think to coat sweet potato fries with a cereal. Very interesting idea!
Dina says
oh my goodness these look so good. I am going to make this over the weekend. Yum
Michele says
These sound delicious. I never thought of using cereal as a coating for anything–much less sweet potato fries! Bet it would make a great coating for chicken as well.
Crystal says
You’re right! Not only does it give the food a fun crunch, but a great new flavor too.
coolchillmom says
I am not only drooling, ,but also licking my fingers with this post!!! Amazing recipe, I am doing it tonight!
Crystal says
Ha! I know what you mean. Just don’t lick the screen!
Elizabeth @ Being MVP says
Oh drool. These look so delicious and I’m going to try to make them!
Marcie W. says
I love sweet potato fries but mine always come out soft and soggy. I bet the Honey Bunches of Oats are great for adding that necessary crunch.
Caroline says
I would have never thought of this combination but it looks great. Would love to give those a try!
Marina John says
These look amazing! I can’t wait to try them. I would have never thought to use the cereal to coat them.
jenny says
These look and sound amazing!! I have never tried sweet potatoes before, the look delicious in your recipe!
Allison says
I need to start thinking outside the box more when it comes to cooking! I am a HUGE fan of sweet potatoes and would love to try these!
Melissa Pezza says
This seems like the perfect coating for sweet potato. I think using cereal is genius!
Winter White says
Now those are truly Pinterest worthy 🙂 this looks like a healthy snack that would go over really well with the kiddos as well 🙂 Thank you for sharing the recipe !
Mama to 5 BLessings says
I love how you used the cereal. I have taken the crumbs at the bottom of the bag and drizzled it over ice cream before.
Jamela Porter says
These look sooo good, I will definitely have to try this recipe.
aimee fauci says
What a great way to use extra cereal and I do have an overload of Honey Bunches of Oats. These look great.
Mykidsguide says
That looks so good! These are perfect appetizers as well as snacks. My kids will love this.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg!! I need these in my life! I love sweet potatoes & honey bunches of oats is one of my favorite cereals.
Heather Lynne says
Those look amazing! Who would’ve thought you could create something like that with cereal?!
Ourfamilyworld says
Another great idea to serve sweet potatoes. My family loves sweet potatoes and I am always on the look out for different ways to serve them.
Tracey says
Definitely the most unique and coolest use of Honey Bunches of Oats! Can’t wait to put this recipe to the test.
Ashley - Embracing Homemaking says
Oooh, those look delicious. I love sweet potato fries but the Honey Bunches of Oats would probably add a nice taste and texture!
Carly Brydon says
These sweet potato fries look delicious! I love that you used Honey Bunches of Oats for the “breading”!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Okay. Those look AMAZING. I never would have though t to combine these ingredients!
Amy Desrosiers says
This has got to be one of the coolest use of cereal in a savory meal I have seen. I have Honey Bunches in my pantry now.
Jessica Harlow says
My family loves Honey Bunches of Oats in their cereal bowls and this looks like a fun twist to try! Sweet potatoes are not my favorite, but they are so good for you. I think we might try this recipe!
Jeanine says
Wow how creative and delicious are these! I would love to try these. I’ve never tried anything like it! yum
Ann Bacciaglia says
These look so delicious. I love sweet potato fries. I will have to try this on the weekend.
Karen Dawkins says
I LOVE sweet potato fries, but my hubby’s not a big fan. I bet adding sweetness and crunch could change him. Great recipe!
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
Wowzers these look good! I love sweet po fries and the coating on these look amazing! So creative! Thanks for sharing!
Catherine S says
This sounds really good. I love sweet potato fries and this kicks them up a notch.
Nikki @ Tikkido says
Oooh, now that’s an intriguing idea! We all love sweet potato fries!
Jenn says
These look so delicious! I would have never thought to use Honey Bunches Of Oats for the crust, how creative!
Samantha @Theharmonioushomemaker says
First thing I noticed was your great pictures! My son loves sweet potatoes, I think I’ll definitely have to try this!
Melinda says
Sweet potato fries are the best and so are Honey Bunches of Oats so this recipe has to be great, LOL. Also, your food pictures are so awesome.
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
We love sweet potato fries, and these look delicious. A great summertime cookout addition!
Jaime says
These look delicious. I want to try them (and possibly even make them for my husband’s birthday next month!)
linda says
Looks like a lot of work and so worth it!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Oh my goodness this recipe looks amazing. How brilliant to use cereal as the outside coating!
mabi says
These look amazing! Would have never thought to use Honey Bunches of Oats… which I also love, btw!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
It’s a great idea! Sweet potato is great all the time, but coating it with this is a big time winner.
Uplifting Families says
These look delicious. I love eating sweet potato french fries. I will order them over regular fries if given the option.
Terry says
Me too!! And they are a good antioxidant. So they are very healthy for you.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
What a beautiful presentation! I love sweet potato ANYTHING.
Michelle F. says
Those look so good. What a great new way to coat food.
kristi says
Those sound delicious…and I am always on the look out for sides to go with grilled burgers and brats, these would be perfect.
Katie @ Pick Any Two says
YUM! I love sweet potato fries, and this really does take it to a whole new level. Never would have thought to use Honey Bunches of Oats like this!
lena says
These look like such amazing appetizers. Perfect for a special occasion, but I wouldn’t mind to have it a few times a week
Helena says
Wow! What a clever way to utilize a cereal.
Mitch says
Well, that is an aioli I never heard of! I love, love, love sweet potatoes, this dish looks like ti is delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Sherryl @ SimplySherryl says
Hello!!!! Oh my goodness these sweet potato fries look awesome!! We love to make sweet potato fries with just rosemary and olive oil. I can’t wait to make these for the crew.
lisa says
I love sweet potato fries. I really want to make my own too so I’m definitely going to try this recipe.
becca says
Oh my I love me some sweet potato fries. These are making me hungry.
Brandi says
Wow, these look incredible and so crunchy!! So creative and I know it’s something my family will love 🙂
Cindy @MomMaven says
This is a very creative recipe! I may need to give it a try.
Terry says
It is creative and I am going to try it out soon. I love sweet potatoes!!
Sandy says
Now this is something I would love! I need to make this recipe!
Jeannette says
Oh my goodness! Those look for real amazing! I love the addition of the dipping sauce as well! I can’t wait to try out this recipe!
Terry says
I love Sweet Potato Fries. Since I can’t eat cane sugar, sweet potatoes are like a treat for me.
R U S S says
Those look absolutely good! I like the twist that you introduced to the usual way that we do our sweet potatoes. I’m excited to prepare this one at home – my Mom and brother will definitely love it.
bucks county mom says
These look delicious!
marie says
This is such a great recipe. I’m not a huge fan of sweet potatoes but I think my boyfriend would love these.
paula schuck says
This recipe looks fantastic Liz! I will have to make this for my family. I think they would love it. Plus I see Aioli all over lately. I really have to make some and try it.
Jerusha (TheDisneyChef.com) says
Oh wow! I’ve seen this with green beans and even avocado, but never, ever with sweet potato! I’m in love with this idea and I’m so glad I found it in time for July 4th!
Krysten says
Wow those look pretty darn delicious. I may need to try those out!
Chubskulit Rose says
I would love to try this. I love sweet potato and adding these delicious honey bunch of oats makes it even better.
kath g says
I bet those honey bunches of oats adds a great crunch and flavor, what a clever idea. I’m not a mayo fan, but i really like the sweet potato recipe.
Kendra says
I love sweet potato fries! Now I have to go buy a box of Honey Bunches to try this recipe!
Debbie Williamson says
my grand kids love sweet potatoes will have to try this!
Sandy KS says
I love sweet potatoes. This looks delicious. The photos are amazing.
Tonia says
These look delicious. I’ve never had any before, but I would try them in a heartbeat.
Maria says
Ohhh… these seem so tempting and tasty. I would never have thought to use Honey Bunches of Oats.
Rachel @ Slim Life says
Wow! Looks so delicious and easy to prepare. I am so going to try this. Thanks for the recipe. 🙂
desirae young says
Ohh my gosh those look fantastic!!! I bet that coating would be perfect on avocado fries!
Kristen says
yum. I bet the honey bunches of oats makes an awesome crunchy breading! Looks so good!
Debra says
What a clever idea. I love it when recipes mix different taste sensations – sweet and crunchy sound yummy to me!
gem says
That looks amazing!
Lynsey Jones says
This looks really good. I love this option as something new to try. That sauce looks well worth trying too.
Patrice says
This is something new and I can’t wait to try crunchy and sweet awesomely delicious. Recipe is simple and I love your image.
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
These look so good! I can’t wait to try these!! What a treat!
touristmeetstraveler says
I love sweet potato fries and this recipe sounds awesome! They must be amazing with a nice aioli, I will have to try this sometime this weekend.
Beth says
Wow, never would have thought of that! I’m not a big fan of oats, but I do love me some sweet potato fries!
Dawn McAlexander says
I didn’t realize just how versatile cereal could be! That looks so tasty that I could just eat my computer screen!
Jenn says
Now this is a recipe I need to try. Sweet Potato fries are a big favorite in our house. These sound delicious.
Amanda says
These sweet potato fries look AMAZING. Honey Bunches of Oats is my favorite breakfast cereal and I love fries, so I am going to need to make this immediately. Thanks for sharing!
Anna says
These sound so delicious! My hubby loves sweet potato fries and loves cereal even more! Must try these soon!
Christy Maurer says
I would never think of making sweet potato fries in that way! This really looks delicious!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
OMG! I mean, OH. MY. GOD! Those look fantastic. A Honey Bunches of Oats coating looks FANTASTIC!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I agree – I never would have thought to bake with them! Very clever.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Holy YUM! I can not wait to make these. They sound divine!