Description
These Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful twist on traditional roasted sweet potatoes. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor from garlic powder and smoked paprika. A perfect side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 pounds small to medium sweet potatoes
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes, boil them until tender, drain, and let cool slightly.
- Smash the sweet potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes on the baking sheet and gently smash each one until about 1/2 inch thick.
- Season and roast: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, brush sweet potatoes with more olive oil after smashing.
- You can add chili flakes for heat or drizzle with honey for a sweet-savory twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
