Description
A vibrant and flavorful Jamaican Sweet Potato recipe featuring tender sweet potato rounds coated in a spicy, sweet blend of jerk seasoning, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, baked to perfection for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into rounds
Seasoning Mix
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into approximately 1/2-inch thick rounds, removing any remaining brown skin to create a smooth surface for seasoning.
- Make the Seasoning Mix: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, paprika, chili powder, pressed garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients form a well-blended, flavorful paste.
- Coat Sweet Potatoes: Add the sweet potato rounds to the bowl and toss them gently but thoroughly with the seasoning mix, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the spiced oil mixture.
- Bake: Arrange the coated sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender inside and caramelized on the outside, checking occasionally to avoid burning.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flip the sweet potato rounds halfway through baking.
- Adjust chili powder and jerk seasoning amounts according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or as a flavorful vegetarian main.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Keywords: Jamaican sweet potato, jerk sweet potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, spicy sweet potato recipe, Caribbean side dish
