Japanese sweet potatoes are the superior sweet potato. They are so sweet and delicious! They pair well with almost anything and take on flavors in a lovely way. I eat them all the time, but wanted to find a new way to cook them. This crispy smashed version is fantastic.
After steaming the sweet potatoes, we’ll smash and broil them to get a crispy top. Of course, lots of oil and butter to keep them moist and delicious, plus some herbs for a little pop of flavor. This is a delicious, allergy friendly side dish that will please everyone!
Crispy Smashed Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2-3 Japanese sweet potatoes
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil I prefer the garlic infused kind
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp flakey sea salt
- Butter of choice I used a vegan variety
Instructions
- Chop your sweet potatoes into large chunks and steam until fork tender.
- Preheat oven to broil as you prep the potatoes.
- Spread steamed potatoes on a parchment baking sheet and use the bottom of a glass to smash them down slightly. They may stick, just smash and scrape off the bottom of the glass. This doesn’t have to look any type of way.
- Once smashed, make sure the sweet potatoes are evenly spread out.
- Drizzle with olive oil, enough to cover them generously. Then sprinkle the thyme, rosemary, and salt evenly over top.
- Broil for 8-15 minutes. The time will depend on your oven. You want a light crisp on the top without burning them.
These look yummy! Perfect side dish. I’ll have to try.
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