Caramelized Sweet Potatoes – 70-Minute Recipe
These caramelized sweet potatoes develop a glossy, candy‑like bottom that’s both sweet and savory. The simple blend of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika enhances the natural sweetness, while a long, steady bake brings out a deep caramelization. Perfect as a quick, healthy side for any dinner.
Recipe by bonodisiciliausa· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr 10 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (374°F) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under cold water, then pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 3Trim off the ends of each sweet potato, then cut each one in half lengthwise to create flat, exposed surfaces.
- 4In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika; stir until evenly mixed.
- 5Brush or rub the cut sides of the sweet potatoes generously with the seasoned olive‑oil mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 6Arrange the sweet potatoes on the parchment‑lined sheet, cut‑side down, leaving a little space between each piece for air circulation.
- 7Place the sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 60 minutes without flipping, allowing the sugars to caramelize on the bottom.
- 8After 60 minutes, turn off the oven, keep the door slightly ajar, and let the sweet potatoes rest on the hot pan for 10 minutes to finish cooking and develop a deeper glaze.
- 9Using a thin, flexible spatula, carefully lift each sweet potato half, preserving the caramelized bottom.
- 10Transfer the potatoes to a serving platter, optionally drizzle with a touch more olive oil or a sprinkle of fresh herbs, and serve warm.
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Dry potatoes thoroughly
After washing, pat the sweet potatoes completely dry before applying oil.
Season cut sides before arranging
Brush the cut sides with the olive‑oil mixture.
Rest in hot oven after roasting
Turn off the oven, keep the door slightly ajar, and let the potatoes rest for 10 minutes to finish cooking and develop a deeper glaze.
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- How long does it take to make Caramelized Sweet Potatoes?
- About 1 hour 10 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking.
- How many servings does this Caramelized Sweet Potatoes recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Caramelized Sweet Potatoes recipe come from?
- It was shared by bonodisiciliausa on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.