Best Sunnys Holiday Vibe Sweet Potatoes Recipes

SUNNY'S DOUBLE-DECKER BLACKENED HONEY CHICKEN AND ACCORDION SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• For the chicken and rub: In a medium bowl, mix the cumin, paprika, white pepper, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder and salt.
• In a large bowl, add the chicken and pour the butter over it, massaging the butter into the skin and the cavity of the chicken. Generously coat the chicken with the rub and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
• For the potatoes. Brush the bottom and sides of a large cast-iron pan with melted butter and set the remaining butter aside. Arrange the potato slices upright in a spiral around the pan (not flat like a gratin). Between every 8 to 10 slices, tuck in some garlic and randomly tuck in the red onion slices as well. Once done, brush the remaining butter over the entire dish and sprinkle with the red chile flakes and some salt. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
• Preheat the grill until extremely hot.
• Put the chicken skin-side down on the grill over indirect heat. Immediately top the chicken with the cast-iron pan of potatoes and press down. Close the grill and cook the chicken and potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover the potatoes, move the pan off the chicken and place it over indirect heat. Flip the chicken so it's skin-side up, place back over indirect heat as well and cook until a meat thermometer registers around 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes more, drizzling the chicken with the honey about 5 minutes before it's done.
• Set the chicken aside and gently tent with aluminum foil. Poke the potatoes with a fork and, if not tender, cook 5 to 10 minutes more with the grill closed. When ready to serve, drizzle the crema over the potatoes and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve with the chicken cut into parts.

SUNNY'S NUTTY SWEET POTATO SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Prepare the pan and coating. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter generously the bottom and sides of a circular 1.75-quart or an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. In a food processor, add the pecans, brown sugar, sage, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Pulse until crumbly like crushed cookies. Pour into the dish. Over a large bowl, tilt and tap the dish to coat all sides with the mixture. Add a bit more to the bottom of the dish to create a layer about 1/8-inch thin. Reserve the remaining mixture for the top. Refrigerate the coated dish and remaining topping until ready to fill.
• Prepare the potatoes. Microwave the potatoes as instructed on the bag (usually 8 minutes). Once cooled to room temperature, break in half and place in a food processor with the butter, sugar, cream, flour, cinnamon and yolks. Pulse, and then blend until smooth. Taste and season with a pinch of salt if needed. Remove to a large bowl and fold in the egg whites. Pour into the prepared dish, smoothing out the top. Sprinkle the rest of the reserved topping evenly over the potatoes and gently press down to flatten.
• Top and bake. Bake until the edges and top are golden, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat of the oven to 400 degrees F. Pour the marshmallows over the top and pat gently to an even layer. Bake while watching until the top is golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

AIR FRYER SCALLOPED SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the cream, thyme, cayenne, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring often, and cook for 1 minute; turn off the heat.
• Thinly slice the sweet potatoes on a mandoline or vegetable slicer into about 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Arrange a third of the potato slices in a single, overlapping layer in a 7-inch nonstick cake pan (see Cook's Note). Spoon over a third of the cream mixture, then sprinkle with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan. Repeat with another third of the slices, third of the cream mixture, a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Finish with the remaining slices and cream, another pinch of salt and the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan.
• Cover the cake pan tightly with foil and place in the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Air fry at 400 degrees F until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a knife and the cream mixture is bubbling along the sides, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix the panko, pecans and olive oil in a small bowl. Remove the foil from the cake pan and sprinkle over the panko mixture. Return to the air fryer basket and air fry at 400 degrees F until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then top with the chopped chives.