Best Hot Spicy Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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My family fell in love with the combination of sweet and spicy in this potato side dish the very first time they tried it. It goes great with poultry...and looks so pretty on the dinner table. I try to serve it often. -Lynn Thomas London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine sweet potatoes and oil. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY-SWEET ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Spicy-Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes are coated in a spice mixture that is both sweet and spicy and then roasted in a hot oven until brown and crispy.

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Side Dish

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large sweet potatoes, (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with oil.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to coat sweet potatoes evenly.
  • Spread sweet potatoes out on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Stir and bake another 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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The sweetness of the potatoes is offset by the spiciness of the Cajun pepper. Adjust the pepper to taste. My family absolutely loves this recipe!

Provided by Corinna

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Cajun pepper seasoning
1 pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes, olive oil, brown sugar, Cajun seasoning, and salt in a large resealable plastic bag; shake to coat potatoes evenly. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 345.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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The spicy mixture covering these sweet potatoes is also good on chicken pieces!

Provided by Erin R Pitman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

HOT & SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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Tantalise your buds with hot and spicy sweet potatoes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large sweet potatoes (about 500g/1lb 4oz each)
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 red scotch bonnet chilli , seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut crossways into slices 2.5cm thick. Lay each potato on a large sheet of foil, keeping the slices together.
  • Drizzle each potato with the olive oil, sprinkle with the thyme leaves, about half of the chopped chilli and season with plenty of salt and pepper. With your hands, massage the flavourings into each slice. Replace the slices in their original positions. Lay a thyme sprig across the top of each potato and sprinkle with the remaining chilli. Wrap the foil securely round the potatoes to make two parcels. (You can prepare to this stage up to 24 hours ahead.)
  • Put the foil parcels on the rack over the hottest part of the barbecue and cook for 45 minutes until the potatoes are buttery and softened. (Unwrap and test with the point of a knife to check if they're ready).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.08 milligram of sodium

SWEET AND SPICY GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons honey
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 6 cups)
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 dashes hot sauce
1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
3 scallions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and 1 tablespoon of the honey and whisk to combine. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet. Roast, stirring halfway though, until the potatoes are tender and the edges are crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Put the chili sauce, red pepper flakes, hot sauce and remaining 2 tablespoons honey in a small saucepot. Set the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until the ingredients come together, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the warm glaze over the potatoes on the baking sheet and toss to coat. Pour the glazed potatoes into a serving dish and sprinkle with the pecans and scallions. Serve warm.

SPICY ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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A somewhat unusual treatment for sweet potatoes, this savory and spicy sweet potato dish goes well with just about any roasted or grilled meat. Don't be bound by the herbs listed in the ingredients, feel free to substitute if you're using other herbs in your main dish.

Provided by Tracy K

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 -6 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1 inch chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 -2 tablespoon thyme
1 medium onion, roughly diced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Place diced potatoes and onions in large bowl, toss with olive oil to coat.
  • Add all other ingredients, toss to coat.
  • Pour into buttered casserole dish.
  • Roast in oven for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and edges are browned and caramelized.
  • Adjust spiciness/seasonings to taste.
  • Stir gently halfway through cooking time or as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 381.3, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8, Protein 2.9

SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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Make and share this Spicy Sweet Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a zip-top plastic bag, toss potatoes and oil.
  • Combine remaining ingredients; add to bag; toss to coat.
  • Transfer to a greased 11x7 inch baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

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