Our love for sweet potatoes knows no bounds. We stuffed them with kale and chickpeas, mashed them and threw them on the grill, then topped them with feta cheese and hot honey. Just when I thought I couldn’t possibly make another twist on my favorite vegetable, I stumble upon a simple but game-changing new technique that makes for the crispiest roasted sweet potatoes you’ve ever tasted.
How to Make Perfectly Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Here’s how to achieve this. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, coat with oil and salt, and bake face down on a foil-lined sheet pan. So far, pretty simple, right? I have long halved the sweet potatoes when I need to cut the roasting time in half. But here comes the trick back You take perfectly tender sweet potatoes out of the oven.
Heat a little butter and honey in a large cast iron skillet (optional, but a game changer). Fry the sweet potatoes cut side down so they become caramelized, sweet and nutty from the brown butter. This method enhances flavor and texture, turning a basic sweet baked potato into a dinner-worthy dish.
How to Enjoy Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
There are some tips and tricks to take the flavor to the next level. To make these into one dish, I was very liberal with the layers of ingredients. This creates a good mix of protein and healthy fats, making the sweet potatoes more than enough for a full meal. To these, I added a dollop of full-fat Greek yogurt, chunks of avocado, a pinch of spice, and a drizzle of lime juice and sriracha sauce. Then I finish off my shower with fresh, tender herbs that I have on hand. Cilantro, basil, parsley and mint are all good choices.
Tips for making these Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes delicious
These Crispy Baked Sweet Potatoes are the perfect canvas for creativity. I love to go crazy and eat whatever toppings I want. Black beans, crumbled bacon, goat cheese, sautéed veggies, even chopped cooked broccoli – they’re all great additions. I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about adapting recipes for kids. This dinner is a delicious, nutritious option that everyone will love.
I usually make a sweet potato fries and put a few different toppings in a small bowl. Everyone gets their own cooked potatoes and tops them with whatever they like. If Henry wants to add a little cream and salt, that’s totally fine. He still gets so many nutrients from the sweet potato itself that I’m not worried.
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This method of baking and grilling is my new favorite way to get truly crispy roasted sweet potatoes. I topped it with Greek yogurt, avocado, and vanilla.
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, washed
- olive oil
- coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- Optional toppings: fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, mint, etc.), plain Greek yogurt, lime wedges, chopped avocado, Sriracha, all spices
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place cut side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until a knife can be inserted easily into the potato. You want it to be very soft, but not fall apart.
- In largest cast iron skillet, melt cream and honey over medium-high heat. Add the cooked sweet potatoes and fry, cut side down, for 3 – 5 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are caramelized and golden brown.
- Add whatever ingredients you like: fresh herbs, Greek yogurt, lime wedges, avocado, all spices, Sriracha. enjoy!
