Description
These Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful twist on a classic side dish. Tender sweet potatoes are boiled, smashed, and roasted to crispy perfection with a flavorful blend of seasonings. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these potatoes are sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds small to medium sweet potatoes (about 6)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Sweet Potatoes:
Seasonings:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes, boil until fork-tender, drain, and cool slightly.
- Smash the potatoes: Transfer sweet potatoes to the baking sheet and gently smash each one to about ½ inch thick.
- Season and roast: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with seasonings, and roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the sweet potatoes for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- You can customize with grated Parmesan or a drizzle of honey for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
