Description
Blooming sweet potatoes are thinly sliced (accordion-style), brushed with garlic butter, and roasted until crispy on the edges and tender inside. They’re visually stunning, naturally sweet, and perfect as a side dish for holidays, weeknight dinners, or entertaining.
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 45 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
🍽 Servings
4
🛒 Ingredients
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4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
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3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
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Optional topping: Parmesan, feta, chili flakes, chopped parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place each potato between two wooden spoons or chopsticks and slice thinly without cutting through.
2️⃣ Season
Mix olive oil/butter with garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs. Brush generously over potatoes, working oil into the slices.
3️⃣ Bake
Place on lined baking sheet. Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil, brush again, and bake another 15–20 minutes until crispy edges and tender centers.
4️⃣ Finish
Sprinkle with cheese if using and bake 2 more minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
📝 Notes
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Thinner slices = crispier edges.
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Foil stage helps potatoes soften before crisping.
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Butter gives richer flavor; olive oil keeps it lighter.
💡 Tips
✔ Microwave potatoes 3 minutes before slicing for easier cutting
✔ Add honey + chili flakes glaze for sweet-spicy
✔ Serve with garlic yogurt or sour cream dip
✔ Great with roasted chicken, salmon, or steak
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make these ahead?
Partially bake, then reheat uncovered at 400°F for 10 minutes.
Q: Can I air fry blooming sweet potatoes?
Yes — air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes, brushing halfway.
Q: Can I use regular potatoes?
Absolutely — russets or Yukon gold work great.
WW Points (per potato — ¼ of recipe)
Blue: 4 points
Green: 5 points
Purple: 3 points
💡 Lower-Point Tips
✔ Use cooking spray instead of butter/oil → saves ~2 points
✔ Skip cheese topping → saves ~1–2 points