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Ready In:
55mins

Ingredients:
6
Serves:

8

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ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (about 6 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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directions

  • In a zip-top plastic bag, toss potatoes and oil.
  • Combine remaining ingredients; add to bag; toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

Questions & Replies

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  1. Can this recipe be made a day ahead and stored in ziplock?

    suzydaruwala

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Reviews

  1. We loved this recipe. We like onions, so I did add a whole onion chopped up in large pieces. I served this tonight with Jamaican Jerk Chicken (#83215) and won't do that again. The double heat factor was too much for me. I will be making this again (the Jerk Chicken too), but will let this be the one and only spicy item on the menu. DH says I'm a wuss.

    Phat & Sassy

  2. So freaking AMAZING!!! I only used 2 or 3 sweet potatoes and I still had to double the cook time so they weren't crunchy, but WOW these are awesome. I have made them 3 times in 2 weeks if that tells you anything.

    pgregAU

  3. Excellent! I have mixed several batches of the dry ingredients together(with some cinnamon added) and I store it in a large spice bottle. I make just one yam at a time for the two of us, so I toss it with the oil and 2 Tbsp of the mixture and they're ready for the oven!

    J-Lynn

  4. These will definitely be made again.....loved them....so tasty and easy to make. The hardest part was cutting them up .....I followed the recipe exactly but only made 1 potato as it was huge. Will make more next time as these were gone in a flash! Thanks for a keeper !

    cfletcher

  5. It is so nice to find a savory sweet potato recipe. I followed Phat & Sassy's suggestion and added one sweet onion cut in 1" pieces. They were very soft so next time I'll check them after 35 minutes. I will make again and again! Great flavor.

    Heirloom Tomato

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Tweaks

  1. Love these! Have made them as fries and as wedges, success both times. I used crushed red pepper instead of cayenne (what I had on hand), and still fabulous. Thanks for sharing!

    kellib626

  2. These are delicious! Used yams instead of sweet potatoes as that is what I had on hand. I don't even like yams :) But these were yummy. I sliced these into about 1/2 inch or slightly less slices. Overlapped them in a pyrex dish after tossing them in olive oil. Mixed the rest of the ingredients together and sprinkled over the top. The bottom sorta caramelized and the top was spicey sweet, without being over sweet or spicey. Made a yam lover out of me :) I will fix these again! Thanks for posting ratherbeswimming.

    Shirl

  3. Made for Thanksgiving 2009. I decided to try this sweet potato option because it was one of the lower-carb (considering it's sweet potatoes) options I made to help my diabetic father-in-law have more options on the table. I ended up using 4 sweet potatoes and cubed them up smaller than 1-inch. I did have to make some adjustments in the spices based on what I had on hand, personal preferences, and dietary restrictions. I omitted the salt and and had to substitute additional chili powder for the cayenne (mother-in-law forgot to bring it). I decided to add 1/4 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg to the spice mix as well. I found that what worked best for me was to double the amount of the spice blend that I used, so what I ended up using was 4 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg. I prepared and roasted the potatoes (baked for about an hour) the day before Thanksgiving and then just reheated them on Thanksgiving while other dishes baked. Preparing ahead worked out well for me. Thanks so much for posting this idea! I can definitely see us using it again in the future.

    OutnumberedByPeanuts

  4. My family loves this recipe! The only change made was to substitute the brown sugar with 2 tablespoons Splenda and 1 teaspoon sugar free maple syrup.

    PhotoMama

  5. These were awesome! Only change we made was to substitute crushed red pepper flakes for the cayenne (hubby thought these were the same thing LOL) The spice was just right! Will make these again often!

    willsmom

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FAQs

Why do you need to soak sweet potatoes before cooking? ›

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: The main secrets to achieving that incredible crispy texture, is to soak the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove the starch from the sweet potatoes so they´re not limp & soggy.

How can I enhance the taste of sweet potatoes? ›

  1. Cinnamon: It enhances the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes.
  2. Nutmeg: Adds a slight earthy, nutty flavor that complements sweet potatoes well.
  3. Maple Syrup: Its warm, sugary flavor pairs perfectly with mashed sweet potatoes.
  4. Brown Sugar: Enhances sweetness and creates a caramel-like flavor.
Nov 27, 2023

Why not to boil sweet potatoes? ›

Despite their sweet taste, these potatoes have an intermediate glycemic index (GI) level, meaning they are digested and absorbed fairly slowly, leading to a more gradual increase in blood sugar levels. But, a lot of these benefits, including nutrients and taste, can be lost by boiling sweet potatoes.

How does Ina Garten bake sweet potatoes? ›

directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425*F.
  2. Cut sweet potatoes in wedges or like french fries.
  3. Place wedges on large baking pan or cookie sheet. ...
  4. Now sprinkle over brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. ...
  5. Spread out in a single layer. ...
  6. Place back in oven and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.

Should I peel sweet potatoes before boiling? ›

There is not much difference between boiling sweet potatoes with the skins on versus peeling them, but you will get a boost of fiber and potassium if you keep the skin on. The skin also adds a subtle texture to each bite. If you're looking for a smoother mash, peel the potatoes first before boiling.

What happens if you don't soak potatoes? ›

The main reasons to cut the potatoes and pre-soak in water are: To allow the excess starches and sugars to be removed from the outer surface of the fry strips AND to keep the potatoes from browning prematurely from exposure to air. Covering in water helps the potato from turning a dark color.

Why do I feel better after eating sweet potato? ›

Along with anti-inflammatory properties, sweet potatoes have plenty of gut-friendly fiber, especially if you eat the skin. They are a mixture of soluble fiber, which can lower cholesterol and balance glucose, and insoluble fiber, which helps keep your bowels healthy and regular.

What flavors go best with sweet potato? ›

That's why we've served up a number of ways to give your sweet potatoes a welcome flavor boost.
  • Sweeten with brown sugar and pecans. ...
  • Caramelize with maple syrup. ...
  • Stuff with pesto. ...
  • Provide a creamy touch with goddess dressing. ...
  • Top with honey and bacon. ...
  • Smear with manouri and honey. ...
  • Add spinach and melted feta.
Feb 17, 2023

Do sweet potatoes get sweeter the longer you cook them? ›

So if you want a sweet, sweet potato, you have to cook it until it reaches 135–170°F (57–77°C). And you want to keep sweet potatoes in that range for as long as possible. That will maximize how sweet the potatoes taste.

When should you not eat sweet potatoes? ›

How to tell if sweet potatoes have gone bad. If your sweet potato is soft in spots, smells rotten, or oozes a mysterious liquid, that potato should be discarded. Another sign that sweet potatoes have taken a turn for the worse is if they start growing stalky purplish sprouts.

Which is better boil or bake sweet potatoes? ›

Baking can also cause an 80% drop in vitamin A levels, twice as much as boiling. Therefore, from a nutritional standpoint, boiling rather than baking should be recommended for cooking sweet potato.

What tastes better boiled or baked sweet potatoes? ›

Why You Should Bake Sweet Potatoes Instead. While boiling makes sweet potatoes tender, it doesn't help much with their flavor. Most dishes that call for boiled sweet potatoes would be improved if you used roasted or baked sweet potatoes.

How to cook sweet potatoes Martha Stewart? ›

Scrub and pat potatoes dry. Pierce potatoes all over with the tines of a fork and bake in oven, directly on rack, until soft and caramelizing, 1 1/2 hours. Slash the tops of potatoes open with the tip of a sharp knife and push ends of each potato toward each other to open.

Is it better to microwave or bake a sweet potato? ›

It's really the best way. Microwaving sweet potatoes cuts down cook time by 45 to 55 minutes, and, according to a 2018 study, helps maintain the potato's nutritional value. All cooking methods cause foods to lose some of their nutrients, but the quicker your potato cooks, the more nutrients it will retain.

Is it better to wrap sweet potatoes in foil when baking? ›

Wrapping sweet potatoes in foil helps in a few ways. It prevents the exterior of the tuber from drying out and overheating too quickly, which would minimize enzymatic activity; it also results in a more evenly cooked texture.

How long to soak sweet potatoes in water before cooking? ›

Give them a cold water bath: Once your fries are chopped, toss them into a large bowl. Then cover the fries completely with cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight). This will help to rinse off the excess starch and help the potatoes crisp up beautifully in the oven.

Is it OK to soak sweet potatoes in water overnight? ›

Types of Potatoes to Soak

"Sweet potatoes can also be peeled and stored in water for up to 24 hours."

Should you let sweet potatoes sit in water? ›

When chopping sweet potatoes in advance, make sure to store them in cold water in the refrigerator. That said, if you're cooking sweet potatoes in advance, don't worry about the water. Cooked sweet potatoes do just fine when stored in an airtight container.

Should you soak sweet potatoes after cutting? ›

After cutting sweet potatoes, the easiest way to prevent browning is to submerge them in water. You can store them in water in the fridge for 3-4 days in advance.

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