Sweet Potato Nachos start with seasoned roasted sweet potato fries, topped with corn, black beans, and cheese. Bake, drizzle with chili lime sauce, add toppings, and enjoy.
Sweet Potato Nachos
Nachos are always one of our quick go-to meals and this is one of the easiest nacho recipes ever! Today I’m changing up nachos a bit, and instead of chips, I’m using crispy, perfectly seasoned sweet potato fries. As much as I love tortilla chips, I may never go back — sweet potato fries as a nacho base makes for a total home run!
To ensure these nachos are filling and satiating we load in plenty of plant-based protein by adding an entire can of black beans. While these certainly can be served as an appetizer (or for game day!), they also make a great, filling dinner. And there aren’t too many kids who would argue with nachos for dinner!
Sweet Potato Nacho Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swaps or Tips |
|---|---|
| Sweet potato fries | Store bought fries (I love Alexia Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries) keep this recipe fast. Roasted fresh sweet potatoes also work. |
| Black beans | Pinto beans are an easy swap |
| Corn | Fresh, frozen, or canned all work. Just dry well |
| Colby Jack cheese | Cheddar or Monterey Jack melt well too |
| Chili lime sauce | Adjust heat to taste or add extra lime |
Quick Tip
Topping Ideas
- Quick chili lime sauce: The sauce is lightly spicy. Skip or reduce hot sauce for less heat, or add 1/8 tsp cayenne for more spice on your sweet potato nachos.
- Sour Cream & Lime: Mix sour cream and lime juice (2:1) for a tangy, creamy drizzle.
- Guacamole or Avocado: Add guac or sliced avo for a creamy touch.
- Pico de Gallo, Salsa, or Tomatoes: Spoon over nachos for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Jalapeños: Add fresh or pickled slices for some heat.
- Olives: Sliced black olives are a yummy topping.
- Green Onions or Cilantro: Dice or cut small for a fresh topping.
- Red Onion: Check out how to make Pickled Red Onions or add them raw.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Spread the sweet potato fries out so they roast, not steam. Use an extra-large sheet pan (15 x 21 inches) or two large pans for best results.
- Serve right away: These nachos don’t sit well. Have toppings ready, add them as soon as the cheese melts, and eat right away. If needed, halve the recipe.
Storage
Store fries, toppings, and sauce in separate airtight containers; fries and toppings last up to 3 days, sauce up to 1 week.
These sweet potato nachos aren’t a great candidate for freezing.
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Sweet Potato Nachos
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Equipment
- Large sheet pan (15″ x 21″) 15 x 21-inch
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 2 (20-ounce) bags crinkle-cut and seasoned sweet potato fries see note 1
- 1-1/2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
- 1 large ripe avocado optional, for topping
- Fresh cilantro optional, for topping
- Cotija cheese optional, for topping
- 1/4 cup mayo regular, full-fat
- 1 large lime
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha or hot sauce
Instructions
- Follow directions to bake sweet potato fries. For Alexia fries: Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease an extra-large, 15×21-inch sheet pan (or 2 smaller sheet pans) with cooking spray and generously space fries so they can get nice and crispy. Flip halfway through the bake time.
- Once baked, position all fries closely together on sheet pan. Sprinkle beans, then corn, and cheese in an even layer over all the fries. Bake another 5–10 minutes or until cheese is nicely melted.
- Meanwhile, zest and juice lime to get 1/4 teaspoon zest and 1-1/2 tablespoons juice. In a small bowl, combine zest and juice with all sauce ingredients and, using a whisk, briskly whisk together until smooth. Season to taste. (I add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.) Set out toppings.
- Remove the nachos and top immediately with desired toppings—I love a chopped avocado, cilantro, a light sprinkle of Cotija, and lots of sauce. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: if the sweet potato fries are too close to each other or overlapping, they’ll steam instead of roast. Use 2 sheet pans if needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
