Description
Crispy smashed sweet potatoes are the perfect blend of crunchy and creamy, delivering a delightful taste experience. With their golden crust and tender centers, these sweet potatoes make an irresistible side dish or snack. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, they’re sure to impress at any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Scrub the sweet potatoes clean, then cut them into halves or quarters for even cooking.
- Boil the potato pieces in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and let them cool slightly.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, gently smash each piece until flat but intact.
- Drizzle olive oil over each smashed potato and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and any fresh herbs you desire.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 medium sweet potato (125g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg