Best 7 Crispy Sweet Potato Bake Recipes

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When it comes to side dishes, nothing says comfort food quite like a crispy sweet potato bake. With its naturally sweet flavor, tender texture, and crispy golden-brown topping, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a simple weeknight meal or a showstopping dish for a special event, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create the perfect crispy sweet potato bake. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking techniques, you'll find all the tips and tricks you need to impress your family and friends with this delicious and versatile dish. So grab your apron and let's get started on creating the ultimate crispy sweet potato bake!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Baked sweet potato wedges are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These are seasoned with a smoky, spicy blend that will have everybody coming back for more! Great thing about this recipe is you can adjust the seasoning to your desire. You want to add minced garlic, go ahead! You want these bad boys spicier, go for it!

Provided by Plant Based Life

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3 wedges. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Add spice mixture and stir with a rubber spatula or your hands until potatoes are completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the thickest parts of potato wedges are easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 204.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CRISPY SWEET POTATO BAKE



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I make these sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving, and they were a big hit. The brown sugar gives it just the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by Brooke Thesen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash. Measure 3 cups mashed sweet potato and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Beat sweet potatoes, brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together with an electric hand mixer in a bowl until smooth and creamy; pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Pour 1/3 cup melted butter over pecans in a bowl; stir to coat. Add flour; stir until combined. Sprinkle pecan mixture over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 131.4 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 261.9 mg, Sugar 28.5 g

CRISPY SWEET POTATO CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 14m

Yield 14 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 cup chickpea flour
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons yogurt
2 tablespoons grape seed oil
Mango Chutney, for serving, recipe follows
About 1/4 cup/60 ml pineapple juice
About 1 1/2 ounces or 3 tablespoons/40 g chopped red onion
1 tablespoon/15 ml chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon/15 ml chat masala
About 1/2 teaspoon/2 ml salt
About 5 ounces/150 g mango chunks

Steps:

  • Mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl and then add the chickpea flour, garam masala, ginger, salt, cilantro, and yogurt. Mix well and then form into small patties about 2-inches in diameter.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties in batches so they have plenty of room to fry. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and crispy and cooked through.
  • Place the juice, onion, cilantro, chat masala, and salt in a food processor and process to a paste. Add the mango and pulse until the chunks are coarsely chopped. Chill until ready to serve.

CRUNCHY SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This is one of our all-time favorites, both for holidays and everyday. The topping gives a nice nutty crunch to the smooth, sweet potatoes underneath.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 7 medium), peeled and quartered
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
3/4 cup cornflakes, lightly crushed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-18 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash the sweet potatoes with the sugar, milk, butter, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until heated through. , Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

CRUMB-TOPPED SWEET POTATO BAKE



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With lots of spice and bright orange flavor, this heartwarming sweet potato dish is perfect for fall, winter and special holiday meals. The citrus and honey make for a delightful spin on a traditional sweet potato casserole. -Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15-3/4 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 30 wafers)
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup crushed pineapple
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRISPY STREUSELED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is very good, not too sweet; a nice alternative to the marshmallow topped version. I got the recipe from Cooking Light Magazine and it is one I will be fixing for this Thanksgiving.

Provided by Susan Dillard

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h45m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lbs sweet potatoes
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
cooking spray
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place potatoes in large pot of water and cook until tender.
  • Drain, cool slightly and peel.
  • Cut into chunks.
  • Combine the half-and-half and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Add potato to egg mixture, beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  • Spoon potato mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour and sugar in a food processor; pulse to combine.
  • Add chilled butter, pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Stir in pecans; sprinkle over potato mixture.
  • Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 25 minutes more or until the topping is browned and the potatoes are heated through.

CRISPY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This is a phenomenal side dish for holiday parties. It is a family recipe. If you dont like mushy marshmallo sweet potatoes, try these and you will never go back to another recipe!

Provided by colmorano

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 casserole dish, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups grated sweet potatoes
1 cup white Karo
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup butter (chopped)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Grate Sweet Potatoes in Food Processor. Mix all ingredients together, adding the eggs and butter last. Turn Mixture in Casserole dish. Bake about 1 hour and 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn Frequently while baking. Should be slightly brown and bubbling when done.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes.
  • Scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly before baking.
  • Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before baking to help them cook evenly.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) to get crispy skin.
  • If you want softer sweet potatoes, bake them at a lower temperature (350°F or 175°C) for a longer period of time.
  • Add your favorite seasonings to the sweet potatoes before baking for extra flavor.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes with a variety of dipping sauces, such as honey, maple syrup, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy sweet potato fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect crispy sweet potato fries at home.

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