Description
This Smoky Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Mayo Delight is a flavorful and easy-to-make recipe featuring perfectly roasted sweet potato wedges seasoned with smoked paprika and chili powder. Paired with a creamy, zesty chipotle mayo, this dish offers a delightful combination of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors that’s perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
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For the 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
For the 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 the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for roasting the sweet potatoes to a crispy finish.
- Season the sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and wedged sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
- Roast the sweet potatoes: Spread the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast them in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are tender inside and crispy on the edges.
- Prepare the chipotle mayo: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chipotle pepper sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined, balancing smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors.
- Serve: Plate the roasted sweet potato wedges and serve them hot alongside the chipotle mayo for dipping. Enjoy this smoky, spicy, and creamy combination as a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute regular paprika if smoked paprika is unavailable, but it will alter the smoky flavor.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper sauce to control the heat level in the mayo.
- For extra crispiness, spread the wedges on the baking sheet without overcrowding.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; roasted sweet potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- To make it vegan, substitute mayonnaise with a plant-based alternative.
