Description
These Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish that combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with savory flavors and a crispy texture. Easy to make and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 lbs small to medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Flaky sea salt for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and slightly cool.
- Smash Potatoes: Flatten sweet potatoes with a glass or masher on a baking sheet.
- Prepare Seasoning: Mix olive oil, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Brush over sweet potatoes.
- Roast: Roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden, flipping halfway through.
- Finish: Sprinkle with parsley and sea salt before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, preheat the baking sheet in the oven.
- Add grated Parmesan in the last 5 minutes for a cheesy variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
