Sweet potato recipes?

gp246
gp246 Posts: 11 Member
Good recipes for sweet potato or how to make the sweet potato chips come out crispy? Every time i make them there soft in the middle and burnt on the outside lol
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  • magicpickles
    magicpickles Posts: 286 Member
    Its really nice with tuna, or as a stuffed potato- add cheese, peas, sour cream, bacon/ham and onion. Or healthier alternatives.
  • gp246
    gp246 Posts: 11 Member
    Yea never thought of that it actually sounds really good, I tryed doing a baked one before too but it didn't turn out right either, they don't seem to cook the same as normal potatoes
  • sun_fish
    sun_fish Posts: 864 Member
    No help on the chips - but this is my favorite thing to do with sweet potatoes: Roast whole in oven or microwave, mash with fat of choice (butter, olive oil or coconut oil are my favs), lime juice, lime zest, salt and cayenne to taste. I make a big batch every week and freeze in individual servings for lunch most days.
  • magicpickles
    magicpickles Posts: 286 Member
    gp246 wrote: »
    Yea never thought of that it actually sounds really good, I tryed doing a baked one before too but it didn't turn out right either, they don't seem to cook the same as normal potatoes

    I guess you have to learn the right amount of time to put them in the microwave. I always give them about 30 seconds longer than I think they will need. A small one gets about 3 minutes, a medium one gets 6 and a large one gets about 8. It depends on my mood.

    There are other ways of cooking sweet potato. You can boil them or cook them in the oven.

    I don't think they need to be cooked quite as long as potatoes. Not sure why.
  • Kamikazeflutterby
    Kamikazeflutterby Posts: 770 Member
    I like baked sweet potatoes. Sweet potato and black bean empanadas are good, but a bit more work than I've wanted to put into cooking lately. Soy dijon chicken thighs with sweet potatoes are much less labor intensive and also very good. I want to try sweet potato corn cakes and a slowcooker version of this lentil, sausage, and sweet potato soup.
  • magicpickles
    magicpickles Posts: 286 Member
    I have this really nice chicken curry recipe that has sweet potatoes in it, I'll see if I can get a copy for you. I don't know if its particularly healthy though.
  • gp246
    gp246 Posts: 11 Member
    They all sound pretty tasty, alot better than burnt chips anyway lol I always have coconut oil in the cupboard so must try the roast ones with it
  • gp246
    gp246 Posts: 11 Member
    I have this really nice chicken curry recipe that has sweet potatoes in it, I'll see if I can get a copy for you. I don't know if its particularly healthy though.

    Yea thanks will be much appreciated, the more recipes the better
  • TheLittleRedHairedGirl
    TheLittleRedHairedGirl Posts: 154 Member
    I tried this and liked it: http://skinnyms.com/sweet-potato-and-turkey-skillet-recipe/ The trick is to dice the sweet potato really small or it will be too firm (crunchy). I usually just scrub the skin under cold water, prick all over with a knife and microwave it for about 5 min, flip it over and do another 5 min. I add butter spray, like Olivo or I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, and add garlic salt or sometimes just cinnamon.

    As for the chips, I use a mandolin and slice them almost paper thin, use an oil sprayer, like Misto, with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle on my seasonings. This is a good recipe to try: http://minimalistbaker.com/baked-sweet-potato-chips/ She's right, you need to have them very thin and turn them once, in a low oven for quite a while. Let them rest to finish crisping up and you should have good results.

    I hope this helps!
  • gp246
    gp246 Posts: 11 Member
    I tried this and liked it: http://skinnyms.com/sweet-potato-and-turkey-skillet-recipe/ The trick is to dice the sweet potato really small or it will be too firm (crunchy). I usually just scrub the skin under cold water, prick all over with a knife and microwave it for about 5 min, flip it over and do another 5 min. I add butter spray, like Olivo or I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, and add garlic salt or sometimes just cinnamon.

    As for the chips, I use a mandolin and slice them almost paper thin, use an oil sprayer, like Misto, with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle on my seasonings. This is a good recipe to try: http://minimalistbaker.com/baked-sweet-potato-chips/ She's right, you need to have them very thin and turn them once, in a low oven for quite a while. Let them rest to finish crisping up and you should have good results.

    I hope this helps!

    I think that was my problem I was leaving them to thick and maybe to high of a heat in the oven which was just cooking the outside really, thanks il give that a try cause there quite a nice food when cooked properly
  • magicpickles
    magicpickles Posts: 286 Member
    I forgot to mention pricking the potatoes lol. I'm not sure if its important, but its something I do every time.
  • gp246
    gp246 Posts: 11 Member
    I forgot to mention pricking the potatoes lol. I'm not sure if its important, but its something I do every time.

    Makes sense, I just fired them on in and hoped for the best lol Not a great cook as you can probably tell
  • magicpickles
    magicpickles Posts: 286 Member
    gp246 wrote: »
    I forgot to mention pricking the potatoes lol. I'm not sure if its important, but its something I do every time.

    Makes sense, I just fired them on in and hoped for the best lol Not a great cook as you can probably tell

    I can only cook about 6 different things, I feel your pain!
  • magicpickles
    magicpickles Posts: 286 Member
    gp246 wrote: »
    I have this really nice chicken curry recipe that has sweet potatoes in it, I'll see if I can get a copy for you. I don't know if its particularly healthy though.

    Yea thanks will be much appreciated, the more recipes the better

    It had chickpeas, kumara, coconut milk, tinned tomatoes and chicken among other things. Maybe you will figure it out yourself? lol haha. No, I will have to look it up.
  • gp246
    gp246 Posts: 11 Member
    gp246 wrote: »
    I have this really nice chicken curry recipe that has sweet potatoes in it, I'll see if I can get a copy for you. I don't know if its particularly healthy though.

    Yea thanks will be much appreciated, the more recipes the better

    It had chickpeas, kumara, coconut milk, tinned tomatoes and chicken among other things. Maybe you will figure it out yourself? lol haha. No, I will have to look it up.

    Beans on toast is to many ingredients for me to remember on my own without help so I can't see myself figuring that one out lol. Thank you
  • magicpickles
    magicpickles Posts: 286 Member
    gp246 wrote: »
    gp246 wrote: »
    I have this really nice chicken curry recipe that has sweet potatoes in it, I'll see if I can get a copy for you. I don't know if its particularly healthy though.

    Yea thanks will be much appreciated, the more recipes the better

    It had chickpeas, kumara, coconut milk, tinned tomatoes and chicken among other things. Maybe you will figure it out yourself? lol haha. No, I will have to look it up.

    Beans on toast is to many ingredients for me to remember on my own without help so I can't see myself figuring that one out lol. Thank you

    Dementia?
  • gp246
    gp246 Posts: 11 Member
    Just terrible when it comes to cooking
  • vtman61008
    vtman61008 Posts: 2 Member
    gp246 wrote: »
    Good recipes for sweet potato or how to make the sweet potato chips come out crispy? Every time i make them there soft in the middle and burnt on the outside lol

    Try dusting in corn starch. Rinse, shake excess, toss in a bag with corn starch, then bake. Makes tofu crispy too!
  • gp246
    gp246 Posts: 11 Member
    vtman61008 wrote: »
    gp246 wrote: »
    Good recipes for sweet potato or how to make the sweet potato chips come out crispy? Every time i make them there soft in the middle and burnt on the outside lol

    Try dusting in corn starch. Rinse, shake excess, toss in a bag with corn starch, then bake. Makes tofu crispy too!
    vtman61008 wrote: »
    gp246 wrote: »
    Good recipes for sweet potato or how to make the sweet potato chips come out crispy? Every time i make them there soft in the middle and burnt on the outside lol

    Try dusting in corn starch. Rinse, shake excess, toss in a bag with corn starch, then bake. Makes tofu crispy too!

    Would you find that in most grocery shops? Probably a stupid question lol but I've never come across it before to my knowledge.
  • magicpickles
    magicpickles Posts: 286 Member
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  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    edited May 2016
    gp246 wrote: »
    vtman61008 wrote: »
    gp246 wrote: »
    Good recipes for sweet potato or how to make the sweet potato chips come out crispy? Every time i make them there soft in the middle and burnt on the outside lol

    Try dusting in corn starch. Rinse, shake excess, toss in a bag with corn starch, then bake. Makes tofu crispy too!
    vtman61008 wrote: »
    gp246 wrote: »
    Good recipes for sweet potato or how to make the sweet potato chips come out crispy? Every time i make them there soft in the middle and burnt on the outside lol

    Try dusting in corn starch. Rinse, shake excess, toss in a bag with corn starch, then bake. Makes tofu crispy too!

    Would you find that in most grocery shops? Probably a stupid question lol but I've never come across it before to my knowledge.

    Cornstarch is usually in the baking aisle near flour and baking soda.

    You can also shake chicken wings in it and bake to make crispy instead of frying.
  • gp246
    gp246 Posts: 11 Member
    gp246 wrote: »
    vtman61008 wrote: »
    gp246 wrote: »
    Good recipes for sweet potato or how to make the sweet potato chips come out crispy? Every time i make them there soft in the middle and burnt on the outside lol

    Try dusting in corn starch. Rinse, shake excess, toss in a bag with corn starch, then bake. Makes tofu crispy too!
    vtman61008 wrote: »
    gp246 wrote: »
    Good recipes for sweet potato or how to make the sweet potato chips come out crispy? Every time i make them there soft in the middle and burnt on the outside lol

    Try dusting in corn starch. Rinse, shake excess, toss in a bag with corn starch, then bake. Makes tofu crispy too!

    Would you find that in most grocery shops? Probably a stupid question lol but I've never come across it before to my knowledge.

    Cornstarch is usually in the baking aisle near flour and baking soda.

    You can also shake chicken wings in it and bake to make crispy instead of frying.

    Oh really?? Is there any flavour off the corn starch or does it just make them crispy?
  • slappy01uk
    slappy01uk Posts: 12 Member
    You could always try flavouring the corn flour yourself by adding some spice (chilli , garlic powder, chicken 5 spice etc)
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    @gp246 the cornstarch has no flavor.

    Here is the method Crispy Baked Chicken
  • jakj00
    jakj00 Posts: 97 Member
    I just tried a baked sweet potato with an over easy egg on top...it was delicious!
  • pollyjean65
    pollyjean65 Posts: 1 Member
    After slicing fairly thin, soak the slices in cold water for at least two hours. This pulls the starch from them and allows them to crisp up better.
  • ksmithnh
    ksmithnh Posts: 68 Member
    I love just tossing them in a little olive oil and salt and roasting them. I also found a recipe recently where you peel, cube and microwave them to partially cook, then sauté with olive oil, yellow peppers and diced jalapeños. It was a really nice side dish.
  • JShailen
    JShailen Posts: 184 Member
    jakj00 wrote: »
    I just tried a baked sweet potato with an over easy egg on top...it was delicious!

    I love this! So simple, filling and delicious.
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    I like them baked or microwaved and stuffed with BBQ chicken or pulled pork or sloppy joe mix. I also like to grill slices of baked potato too. This potato salad is awesome! Use white and red potatoes and light sour cream for the dressing really good!

    soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2013/04/two-potato-salad-with-sour-cream.html

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  • danikat15
    danikat15 Posts: 113 Member
    I throw them in the microwave for a few minutes. Then cut in half and add a 1/2 tbs of butter. Then I sprinkle pumpkin pie spice, ground cloves, and ground ginger. I add those same spices to mashed sweet potatoes, too.