Best 12 Spicy Sun Oven Whipped Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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Craving a delectable and unique culinary experience? Look no further than our diverse collection of "spicy sun oven whipped sweet potatoes" recipes. Embark on a journey of flavor as we explore innovative ways to harness the sun's power to create a tantalizing dish that blends sweet and spicy notes perfectly. Get ready to discover a world of culinary delight, where crispy exteriors give way to velvety interiors, and a symphony of spices dances on your palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, our carefully curated selection of recipes will guide you towards a culinary masterpiece. Prepare to indulge in a dish that not only satisfies your taste buds but also showcases the versatility of solar cooking.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY-SWEET ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Spicy-Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes are coated in a spice mixture that is both sweet and spicy and then roasted in a hot oven until brown and crispy.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Side Dish

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large sweet potatoes, (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with oil.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to coat sweet potatoes evenly.
  • Spread sweet potatoes out on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Stir and bake another 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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The sweetness of the potatoes is offset by the spiciness of the Cajun pepper. Adjust the pepper to taste. My family absolutely loves this recipe!

Provided by Corinna

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Cajun pepper seasoning
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes, olive oil, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large resealable plastic bag; shake to coat potatoes evenly. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 345.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

SWEET AND SPICY GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons honey
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 dashes hot sauce
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and 1 tablespoon of the honey and whisk to combine. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway though, until the potatoes are tender and the edges are crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Put the chili sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a small saucepot. Set the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the ingredients come together, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the warm glaze over the potatoes on the baking sheet and toss to coat. Pour the glazed potatoes into a serving dish and sprinkle with the pecans and scallions. Serve warm.

WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 orange, zested
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put them in a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes until they are very soft. Remove the pan from the oven.
  • In a small sauce pot, over low heat, heat the cream with the bay leaves, then keep warm until ready to puree potatoes. Discard the bay leaves before adding to potatoes.
  • When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Season with salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and brown sugar. Add cream and 1 tablespoon of butter and puree until super smooth.

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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The spicy mixture covering these sweet potatoes is also good on chicken pieces!

Provided by Erin R Pitman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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My family fell in love with the combination of sweet and spicy in this potato side dish the very first time they tried it. It goes great with poultry...and looks so pretty on the dinner table. I try to serve it often. -Lynn Thomas London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sweet potatoes and oil. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This is a must at your holiday dinner table, It has just the right balance of sweet and spicy --- cooking time will vary depending on the size you cut the sweet potatoes you will love these!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium sweet potatoes (peeled, and cut into 1 inch cubes or larger)
1/4 cup melted butter (or use oil)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to suit heat level)

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag toss the cubed sweet potatoes with melted butter or oil; add the rest of ingredients; toss well to coat.
  • Transfer to a greased baking dish (large enough to hold the potatoes in one layer).
  • Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for about 22-25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender but not too soft (tossing with a wooden spoon or spatula about every 15-20 minutes, baking time will vary depending on the size you cut the potatoes).
  • *NOTE* careful not to over bake as the potatoes will become mushy.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 121.5, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 12.5, Protein 1.5

SPICY WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES



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From Stephan Pyles who has been called one of the founding fathers of Southwestern cuisine. He is the chef/owner at Star Canyon and AquaKnox in Dallas. This is from his "Tamales and The New Texas Cuisine" cookbook.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
1/2 white potato, peeled, diced
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 tablespoon pure chile powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sweet butter, 1 stick, room temperature

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the potatoes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until soft.
  • Drain and transfer the potatoes to a food processor.
  • Add maple syrup, cayenne, chili powder, and salt. Process for 1 minute while adding the butter 1 tablespoons at a time.
  • Warm in a pan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.9, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 29.4, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 2529.7, Carbohydrate 75.9, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 41.9, Protein 3.7

SUN OVEN TWICE BAKED SOUTHWESTERN STYLE SWEET POTATOES



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Number Of Ingredients 4

4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
2 teaspoons chipotle chilies in adobo (or to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Set Sun Oven out to preheat. Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray. Place the sweet potatoes in the pan and bake in the Sun Oven until soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove pan from the Sun Oven. When the potatoes are cool enough to handle cut off the top third of each one. Scoop out all the flesh from the smaller top parts and discard the skin. Scoop out the flesh from the larger parts leaving a 1/2-inch thick layer inside the skins. Place the skins back in the baking pan. Using an electric mixer or food processor, mix the scooped out flesh, chipotle chilies, and salt. Spoon the mixture into the reserved skins. Cover the pan with tin foil and a dark tea towel and bake in the Sun Oven until heated through, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SPICED WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH BROWN SUGAR



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Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Cinnamon     Nutmeg     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 8-ounce red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Orange peel strips (optional)

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes in several places with fork; place on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender when pierced with fork, about 55 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out pulp into large bowl; discard peel. Add brown sugar, butter, lemon juice, grated orange peel, ground cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg to sweet potato pulp. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is smooth; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, or cover with plastic wrap and rewarm in microwave oven on high until heated through.)
  • Mound sweet potatoes in serving bowl. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and orange peel strips, if desired.

SPICED SWEET POTATO MASH



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One year my flight got canceled as I was traveling home. I finally arrived at 1 a.m. the morning of our holiday get-together. I was so tired when I woke up to prepare this dish, but it felt so good when I saw everyone smiling and enjoying what I'd made. -Allison Brummet, Glenarm, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash potatoes. Add the cream cheese, milk, brown sugar and seasonings; beat until smooth. Top with pecans.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY SUN OVEN WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES



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Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1 to 2 chipotle chile in adobo, minced to a paste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Set Sun Oven out to preheat. Put the sweet potatoes in a large roasting pan, cover and bake in the Sun Oven until very soft, 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Leave the Sun Oven out. Let the potatoes cool enough to handle, then cut in half and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Beat the potatoes, minced chilies (to taste), butter, and salt with an electric beater until smooth. Spread the mixture out in a greased baking dish. Cover the dish with tin foil, then a dark tea towel and bake in the Sun Oven until hot, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose firm and evenly sized sweet potatoes for even cooking.
  • Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork before cooking to allow steam to escape.
  • Place the sweet potatoes directly on the solar oven rack for maximum heat absorption.
  • Cover the sweet potatoes with a heat-proof container or aluminum foil to trap heat and moisture.
  • To achieve a crispy skin, uncover the sweet potatoes for the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Use a sharp knife to easily cut through the caramelized skin of the sweet potatoes.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes immediately with butter, honey, or your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

The Spicy Sun-Oven Whipped Sweet Potatoes recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable. The solar oven method results in perfectly cooked sweet potatoes with a caramelized skin and fluffy interior. Whip them up with some butter, honey, and spices, and you have a satisfying and healthy side dish or snack. Give this recipe a try and experience the convenience and flavor of solar cooking!

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