Crunchy Spiced Sweet Potatoes Recipes

CRISPY SWEET POTATO WEDGES

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.

CRUNCHY SPICED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes into a large pan of boiling salted water and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until almost cooked, but still a bit firm in the middle. Drain well and leave to cool.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the potatoes and fry over a medium heat for about 5 minutes, turning from time to time until a light golden brown. Sprinkle over the cumin seeds and diced chili, and continue to fry for 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in the ground cumin, cayenne and turmeric. Fry for another 5 minutes, tossing and turning the potatoes until they build up a nice spicy crust. Season before serving, dusted with garam masala.

CRISPY SPICED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes; do not peel.
• Cut each potato into half and then into 4 wedges. If potatoes are small, cut in half and then into 2 wedges.
• Place potatoes in a pan and cover with water.
• Cover pan and bring to boil; cook for 10 minutes.
• While potatoes are cooking, combine vegetable oil, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
• When potatoes are cooked, drain and toss in the seasoning mix while still warm.
• At this point potatoes can be held up to 3 hours at room temperature before proceeding.
• Prepare baking sheet with nonstick vegetable spray.
• Arrange potatoes in a single layer.
• Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

CRUNCHY SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Combine mashed sweet potatoes, 1 1/2 sticks of butter, eggs, sugar, cream, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Add mixture to prepared casserole dish.
• In a medium bowl, combine Rice Krispies with pecans, walnuts, brown sugar, and remaining butter (melted).
• Mix well.
• Top sweet potato mixture with this mixture.
• Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes or until center is hot.