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Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe with Zesty Chipotle Honey

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Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these smashed sweet potatoes are drizzled with a smoky, tangy-sweet chipotle honey glaze. Perfect as a snack or an easy side dish with a sweet-heat balance.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (700 g) medium-sized sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chipotle sauce (chipotle in adobo, finely chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Juice from ½ a fresh lime
  • Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place the washed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender but not falling apart.
  3. Drain the potatoes and let them cool just enough to handle—warm but not hot.
  4. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on a sturdy rimmed baking sheet and spread evenly.
  5. Place the potatoes on the baking sheet, leaving space between each. Using a potato masher, fork, flat spatula, or bottom of a glass, gently press down on each potato until flattened to about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick. Some cracking is fine.
  6. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the smashed potatoes. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika evenly over them.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through, until edges are golden and crisp.
  8. While baking, mix honey, chipotle sauce, and fresh lime juice in a small bowl. Adjust spice level to taste.
  9. Remove potatoes from oven and brush generously with the chipotle honey glaze. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes to set and caramelize the glaze.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.

Notes

If sweet potatoes aren’t crisping, ensure oven temperature is accurate and potatoes are spaced out on the baking sheet. Flipping halfway through baking ensures even crispiness. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Chipotle sauce can be replaced with smoked paprika and cayenne pepper if unavailable. Leftovers reheat best in toaster or conventional oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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