Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes – 4 Stunning Steps to Golden Perfection
A simple and delicious side dish featuring crispy smashed sweet potatoes with a golden crust and tender center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain and let cool slightly.
- Place potatoes on a baking sheet and smash them flat with a fork or spatula.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use evenly sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg