Crispy Sweet Potato Fans with Chili‑Honey Glaze
These sweet‑potato fans turn into a crunchy‑soft side dish when roasted, then get a sweet‑spicy glaze and a handful of toasted walnuts for extra texture.
Instructions
6 steps-
Prepare the potatoes
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Slice each sweet potato lengthwise into thin fan‑shaped pieces, keeping the base intact so the slices stay connected. -
Season the fans
In a large bowl, toss the potato fans with olive oil, salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. -
Roast the fans
Bake for about 25–30 minutes, or until the edges lift and the outer surfaces are golden and crisp while the interior remains tender. -
Make the glaze
While the potatoes roast, whisk together maple syrup, chili sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, and vegetable oil in a small bowl until smooth. -
Glaze and finish
Remove the potatoes from the oven, brush the chili‑honey glaze over the crispy fans, sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to set the glaze. -
Serve
Transfer the glazed sweet‑potato fans to a serving platter and enjoy while hot.
Tips
For extra crispness, make sure the fan slices are of uniform thickness. If you prefer more heat, increase the chili sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze.
Video
“This Sweet Potato Recipe Is Better Than Any Healthy Dinner” by Vegan Recipes, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
The dish features large sweet potatoes sliced into fan shapes, seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and garlic powder. As they bake, the fans open up naturally, creating a crispy exterior while staying tender inside. A quick glaze of maple syrup, chili sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, and a splash of vegetable oil adds a glossy, sweet‑spicy finish, and toasted walnut chips provide a satisfying crunch. Serve the fans warm as a flavorful vegetable side or a light main for a health‑focused meal.
