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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Smashed Sweet Potatoes

    Smashed Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Jan 18, 2023 Modified: Jan 4, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Smashed Sweet Potatoes are seasoned to perfection, smashed and roasted for a savory-sweet side dish that can paired with any main course! Best of all, they’re ready in under an hour.

    smashed sweet potatoes on a white cutting board dipping into sweet potato dipping sauce
    Jump to:
    • Best Sweet Potato Fries
    • Smashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients
    • How to Make Smashed Sweet Potatoes
    • Smashed Sweet Potatoes Variations
    • How to Store Cooked Sweet Potatoes
    • Smashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe Tips
    • Baked Sweet Potato Fry Recipe FAQs
    • What to Serve with Sweet Potatoes
    • Best Sweet Potato Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Best Sweet Potato Fries

    If you know me, you know I love sweet potatoes. When my family and I go out for lunch at a restaurant that serves sweet potato fries, you can bet I’ll be ordering them with my meal!

    But the best sweet potato fries I’ve ever had aren’t really fries – they’re these smashed sweet potatoes!

    These garlic butter smashed sweet potatoes have a crispy outer edge while being soft and buttery on the inside, making them one of the best and easiest ways to eat sweet potato!

    If you prefer your sweet potatoes a little more crisp and savory, my smashed sweet potato recipe will quickly become your new favorite! These savory sweet potatoes are a great alternative to a baked sweet potato or your usual sweet potato fries.

    smashed sweet potatoes on a white board with a cup of sweet potato dipping sauce behind

    Smashed Sweet Potatoes Ingredients

    • Sweet potatoes
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic butter
    • Grated parmesan cheese
    • Paprika
    • Fresh parsley or thyme
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    smashed sweet potatoes ingredients

    How to Make Smashed Sweet Potatoes

    1. Wash and carefully peel sweet potatoes and cut them into slices.chopping a sweet potato
    2. Begin boiling water in a pot. Once boiling, add sweet potatoes and boil for 20 minutes or until fork tender.boiling chopped sweet potato
    3. Preheat the oven to 425℉. While preheating, prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper sprayed with olive oil. Place sweet potatoes on the baking sheet. smashed sweet potatoes lined on a baking sheet
    4. Smash sweet potatoes down, pressing gently. I did this using the bottom of a measuring cup.smashed sweet potatoes
    5. Spread smashed sweet potatoes with garlic butter, and top with grated parmesan cheese and paprika.sprinkling seasoning on sliced sweet potatoes
    6. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.smashed sweet potatoes going in the oven
    7. Serve immediately and enjoy!baked smashed sweet potatoes

    Smashed Sweet Potatoes Variations

    • Make them spicy: Get creative and add in some red pepper flakes, or extra paprika to give your sweet potatoes a kick!
    • Make them sweet: Leave out the savory spices and top sweet potatoes with cinnamon, brown sugar, mini marshmallows, or maple syrup.
    • Substitute the cheese: Instead of using parmesan cheese, sprinkle with fresh mozzarella cheese or Monterey jack.
    • Swap out the fresh spices: You could use fresh thyme or rosemary.
    smashed sweet potatoes on a white marble cutting board with sauce in the middle

    How to Store Cooked Sweet Potatoes

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. They may not be as crispy after being reheated, but they still taste delicious!

    When you’re ready to reheat your smashed sweet potatoes, preheat the oven 350℉ and reheat for about 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through. Or, you could also warm them up in a skillet on the stovetop with a little bit butter over medium heat until heated through.

    Smashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe Tips

    • Scrub the outsides: Since sweet potatoes are grown in the ground, they can be dirty on the outside. Carefully scrub the skin of your sweet potatoes using a damp paper towel or a potato scrubber to loosen up any dirt.
    • Use a sharp knife: Sweet potatoes are a little harder to cut than normal potatoes, so make sure to use a sharp knife for easier results.

    Baked Sweet Potato Fry Recipe FAQs

    How long should you boil a sweet potato?

    Sweet potatoes should be boiled for 20-40 minutes, depending on the size of your potato. Smaller ones will be done faster, large potatoes will take longer. Slicing the sweet potatoes helps them cook more quickly.

    Do I peel sweet potatoes before boiling?

    You can peel sweet potatoes before boiling, or leave the skin on if you don’t mind the skin. I recommend peeling them for this smashed sweet potatoes recipe.

    smashed sweet potatoes on a white cutting board dipping into sweet potato dipping sauce

    What to Serve with Sweet Potatoes

    • Buttermilk Chicken
    • Whole Beef Tenderloin
    • Grilled Turkey
    • Baked Pork Chops
    • Air Fryer Filet Mignon

    Best Sweet Potato Recipes

    • Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

    Did you try this recipe? Leave a comment and a rating below to let us know what you think! We love to hear from you!

    📋 Recipe

    smashed sweet potatoes on a white cutting board with sweet potato dipping sauce in the center

    Smashed Sweet Potatoes

    Isabel Laessig
    Smashed Sweet Potatoes are seasoned to perfection, smashed and roasted for a savory-sweet side dish you will love!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Boiling 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 208 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2-3 large sweet potatoes
    • spray olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon garlic butter
    • 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • fresh parsley or thyme
    • salt to taste
    • pepper to taste
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and carefully peel sweet potatoes and cut them into slices.
      2-3 large sweet potatoes
      chopping a sweet potato
    • Begin boiling water in a pot. Once boiling add in sweet potatoes. Boil for 20 minutes or until fork tender.
      boiling chopped sweet potato
    • Preheat the oven to 425℉. While preheating, prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper sprayed with olive oil. Place sweet potatoes on the baking sheet.
      spray olive oil
      smashed sweet potatoes lined on a baking sheet
    • Smash sweet potatoes down, pressing gently. I used the bottom of a heavy measuring cup for this.
      smashed sweet potatoes
    • Spread smashed sweet potatoes with garlic butter, and top with grated parmesan cheese and paprika.
      2 tablespoon garlic butter, 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, pepper
      sprinkling seasoning on sliced sweet potatoes
    • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
      smashed sweet potatoes going in the oven
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!
      fresh parsley
      baked smashed sweet potatoes

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    Notes

    • Scrub the outsides: Since sweet potatoes are grown in the ground, they can be dirty on the outside. Carefully scrub the skin of your sweet potatoes using a damp paper towel or a potato scrubber to loosen up any dirt.
    • Use a sharp knife: Sweet potatoes are a little harder to cut than normal potatoes, so make sure to use a sharp knife for easier results.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 24561IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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    1. Rachael says

      February 27, 2023 at 12:34 pm

      These look delicious and not too tricky! What is the sauce you are dipping them in? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        February 27, 2023 at 2:04 pm

        Hi Rachael! Thank you so much – they are quite easy to make and very tasty! The sauce we’re dipping them in is our sweet potato sauce; it’s a sour cream-based sauce. You can find it here: Sweet Potato Dipping Sauce. Enjoy!

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