Best 11 Spicy Sweet Potato Spread Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our guide to crafting the perfect "Spicy Sweet Potato Spread." This delectable dip, boasting a harmonious blend of sweet and heat, is a tantalizing treat for your taste buds. Whether you're seeking a vibrant appetizer to elevate your next gathering or a versatile condiment to enliven your everyday meals, this recipe will unlock a world of flavor possibilities.

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

SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Spicy Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 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.

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

SPICY SWEET POTATO SPREAD



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Provided by Pam Anderson

Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Microwave     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Winter

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 or 3 small to medium sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup juice from 2 limes
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup canned chicken broth

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the potatoes in the microwave on high power until soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Holding potatoes in an oven mitt, peel (or peel when cool enough to handle).
  • 2. Process the potatoes, garlic, pepper sauce, salt, cayenne, and lime juice in the workbowl of the food processor fitted with the metal blade until puréed. With the machine running, gradually add oil through the feeder tube. Continue to process, adding broth through the feeder tube until the mixture is light and silky. Transfer to a serving bowl.

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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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

SPICY SWEET ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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These have a sweet / salty / spicy flavor that makes them hard to quit eating! Once you've tried them, the recipe may not reach to the 6 or 8 people! I found a similar recipe, here at Zaar, but not quite the same.

Provided by kstrating

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 in. cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil (or canola oil)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place all ingredients in a ziploc bag & toss to coat.
  • Spread sweet potato cubes around on a broiler pan or cookie sheet.
  • Roast at 400 degrees F for 40 - 45 min, or until lightly browned & tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Stir pieces around a bit to turn them, after first 20 minutes roasting.

SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Holidays & Events     Thanksgiving Recipes     Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes     Sweet Potato Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), scrubbed well
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; slice each half into 3 wedges. Place in a medium bowl, and toss with oil, cumin, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and white pepper.
  • Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Transfer to oven; roast until potatoes are crisp and golden on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Turn, and continue roasting until golden all over, about 15 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.

HOT & SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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Tantalise your buds with hot and spicy sweet potatoes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large sweet potatoes (about 500g/1lb 4oz each)
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 red scotch bonnet chilli , seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut crossways into slices 2.5cm thick. Lay each potato on a large sheet of foil, keeping the slices together.
  • Drizzle each potato with the olive oil, sprinkle with the thyme leaves, about half of the chopped chilli and season with plenty of salt and pepper. With your hands, massage the flavourings into each slice. Replace the slices in their original positions. Lay a thyme sprig across the top of each potato and sprinkle with the remaining chilli. Wrap the foil securely round the potatoes to make two parcels. (You can prepare to this stage up to 24 hours ahead.)
  • Put the foil parcels on the rack over the hottest part of the barbecue and cook for 45 minutes until the potatoes are buttery and softened. (Unwrap and test with the point of a knife to check if they're ready).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.08 milligram of sodium

SPICY SWEET POTATO AND CHEDDAR CROQUETTES



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Sweet potatoes and cheese are flavored with cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper and cayenne for warmth, smokiness and a little bit of a kick. Once these croquettes are breaded and deep fried, a crisp crust delicately encapsulates the soft and gooey mixture within. They are very straightforward to prepare, but the process makes them a labor of love, perfect for entertaining or simply showing off your kitchen prowess.

Provided by Aaron Hutcherson

Categories     snack, finger foods, vegetables, appetizer

Time 2h

Yield About 30 croquettes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 1 packed cup)
1/2 cup/65 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
1 cup/130 grams all-purpose flour
3 whole eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups/125 grams plain fine bread crumbs
About 4 cups vegetable, canola, peanut or other neutral oil, for stovetop shallow frying
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Put the sweet potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot and cover with an inch or two of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the potatoes, transfer to a bowl, mash with a fork, and let cool for at least 30 minutes. (You can also do this step ahead and let the mashed sweet potatoes cool in the refrigerator overnight.)
  • Add the cheese, flour, cumin, paprika, black pepper and cayenne to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until evenly combined. Use a medium cookie scoop (a scant 2 tablespoons) to portion the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Freeze until solid, at least 1 hour.
  • Prepare to bread the croquettes: Set up a standard breading procedure in three bowls - flour, egg-and-oil mixture and bread crumbs.
  • Dip each piece in the flour, shaking off any excess, in the egg mixture (turning it a few times to make sure it is completely coated), then in the bread crumbs. Set each breaded croquette on the baking sheet. Refreeze the finished, breaded croquettes until firm. (These can live in your freezer for months.)
  • Add enough neutral oil to a deep-sided pot or pan to reach a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches, and heat over medium until shimmering, or when a thermometer reads between 325 and 350 degrees. Working in batches, fry the frozen croquettes, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned all over and piping hot in the center, about 5 minutes. (When frying, it's important to moderate the heat to keep as steady a temperature as possible. Adding frozen products to hot oil brings the temperature down, as does crowding.)
  • Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked croquettes to a baking rack and immediately sprinkle with a little salt before serving.

SPICY SWEET POTATO CHIPS & CILANTRO DIP



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This irresistible combo could become your new signature snack food. Park the spicy baked chips next to a bowl of the cool, creamy dip and let the gang have at it. What a fantastic twist on traditional chips and dip! -Elizabeth Godecke, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (1.500 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 to 3 large sweet potatoes (1-3/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
DIP:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix oil and seasonings; drizzle over potatoes and toss to coat., Arrange half the sweet potatoes in a single layer in 2 ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes., In a small bowl, beat dip ingredients until blended. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICY BRAISED SWEET POTATOES



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This recipe is adapted from one in "The Glorious Foods of Greece," by Diane Kochilas. The sweet potatoes, seasoned with lots of paprika and cayenne, are simmered with onions on top of the stove.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, halved and sliced thin across the grain
Salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne (more to taste)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 large sweet potatoes about 3 pounds, peeled and quartered or cut in sixths if fat
1/2 cup dry white wine
Water as needed

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy lidded skillet or Dutch oven. Add the onion and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Stir in the paprika, cayenne and tomato paste, and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste turns a rusty color, about one minute.
  • Add the sweet potatoes, and stir for about a minute until coated with the onion and spice mixture. Add the white wine, enough water to cover the sweet potatoes halfway (1 1/2 to 2 cups), and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce thick. Taste and adjust salt. If the sauce is still watery once the sweet potatoes are thoroughly cooked, do not adjust salt right away. Carefully remove the sweet potatoes to a platter using tongs. Turn up the heat, and reduce the sauce until thick. Adjust salt, and pour the sauce over the sweet potatoes. Remove from the heat, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 383 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • For a creamier spread, use a food processor or blender instead of a fork to mash the sweet potatoes.
  • Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream for a tangy flavor.
  • For a spicier spread, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of chili powder.
  • If you don't have any fresh cilantro, you can substitute dried cilantro.
  • This spread is best served fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This spicy sweet potato spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Serve it with crackers, pita chips, or vegetables for a healthy and satisfying treat.

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