Description
These Smoky Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Mayo offer a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors. Tender sweet potato wedges are seasoned with smoked paprika and chili powder, then oven-roasted to crispy perfection and served alongside a creamy, zesty chipotle mayo dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Chipotle Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it is hot enough to roast the sweet potatoes to a crispy texture.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a bowl, toss the peeled and wedged sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This step ensures the wedges are evenly coated with the smoky and spicy seasoning.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Spread the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the wedges are tender inside and have a crispy outer layer. Flip them halfway through cooking for even crispness.
- Make Chipotle Mayo: While the sweet potatoes roast, mix together mayonnaise, chipotle pepper sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a creamy and spicy dip.
- Serve: Plate the roasted sweet potatoes and serve them hot alongside the chipotle mayo for dipping. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying dish as a snack or side.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the sweet potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning to remove excess starch.
- You can adjust the chipotle pepper sauce amount to control the heat level of the mayo.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the chipotle mayo.
- Leftover chipotle mayo can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Sweet potatoes can be roasted on parchment paper for easier cleanup.
