Description
Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful side dish featuring tender boiled sweet potatoes that are smashed and baked to golden perfection with a crispy exterior. Flavored with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, and optionally garnished with fresh herbs, this recipe is simple yet packed with flavor, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for crisping your potatoes.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Cut them into halves or quarters to promote even cooking.
- Boil Potatoes: Place the sweet potato pieces into salted boiling water and cook for about 15 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Drain and allow them to cool slightly so they are easier to handle.
- Smash Potatoes: Arrange the boiled sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently press each piece to flatten it, taking care to keep them mostly intact.
- Season: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over each smashed potato. Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and fresh herbs if using, to enhance the flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Bake until the edges turn golden brown and become crisp.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy your crispy smashed sweet potatoes as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flip the potatoes halfway through baking.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary complement the sweet potato’s flavor wonderfully.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference, such as adding smoked paprika or chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- These potatoes can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.
