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This baked sweet potato recipe is one of the best sweet potato recipes ever! Thinly sliced chips are baked to crispy and buttery goodness. So easy and delicious!
Baked Sweet Potato
I love sweet potato, especially when baked in the oven.
Sweet potato recipes are usually oven baked or roasted as a whole but sometimes, they are cut into wedges, slices or chips.
My favorite recipe is sliced sweet potato, bake with butter, salt and herbs.
This is one of the best sweet potato recipes I’ve ever tasted. The recipe yields crispy and buttery chips, perfect for Thanksgiving!
How To Bake Sweet Potatoes
First, use a mandolin slicer, thinly slice the peeled potatoes. Pat dry with paper towels.
Next, place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss with butter, salt, black pepper and chopped rosemary/oregano.
Carefully arrange the slices upright (from left to right) in a small baking tray and bake in the oven for an hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best oven baking temperature is 400°F or 204°C. Bake for 60 minutes or until the potatoes are completely cooked through and the edges turn crispy.
For thin and even slices, you need a Mandoline Slicer. I recommend OXO Handheld Mandoline Slicer, click here to buy on Amazon. You can also slice by hand using a sharp knife. Please be extra careful when you use the Mandoline Slicer. To avoid slicing your finger, I recommend using a pair of hand gloves.
Yes, you sure can! This recipe is savory in taste but you may add marshmallow as toppings and serve it as a casserole for Thanksgiving.
This baked sweet potato recipe is only 399 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Baked Sweet Potato
This meal is best served with a main dish (like Lemon Garlic Chicken) or with side dishes. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Baked Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- 4 lbs (1.8kg) sweet potatoes
- 6 oz (175g) unsalted butter, room temperature or melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Maldon sea salt flakes, preferred or salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons rosemary , or oregano, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (207°C). Using a mandolin slicer, thinly slice the peeled potatoes, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- Place the sliced sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Using your hands, toss them with butter, salt, black pepper, and chopped rosemary or oregano until fully coated.
- Carefully arrange the sweet potatoes upright, from left to right, in a small baking tray. Avoid packing the sweet potatoes too tightly, as this will affect their crispiness.
- Bake for an hour, or until the sweet potatoes are cooked through and crispy. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
can you use olive oil instead of butter dairy free over here…
Yes, you can.