Sweet potatoes are the ultimate comfort food that can be enjoyed in countless delicious ways. From savory to sweet, these 14 irresistible recipes showcase just how versatile and crave-worthy sweet potatoes can be. You’ll want to add these dishes to your regular rotation, no matter the season.
Pulled Pork Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Juicy, smoky pulled pork piled high on a perfectly roasted sweet potato creates the ultimate comfort food. The savory pork balances the potato’s natural sweetness, while toppings like barbecue sauce, cheese, or sour cream add layers of flavor. It’s a satisfying meal in every bite.
Candied Sweet Potato Casserole
When it comes to holiday feasts, few dishes evoke the warmth and nostalgia of Candied Sweet Potato Casserole. This classic side dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with a rich, buttery topping that creates a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Whether served at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Roasted Parmesan Sweet Potatoes
Crisp, golden edges meet nutty Parmesan in these roasted sweet potatoes that are as flavorful as they are simple to make. The cheesy, slightly salty crust enhances the sweet potatoes’ natural flavor, making this dish an elevated yet easy-to-prepare side.
Sweet Potato Salad with Arugula, Walnuts and Feta
The roasted sweet potatoes add warmth and natural sweetness, while the peppery arugula provides a fresh, crisp base. Add in crunchy walnuts and creamy, salty feta, and you’ve got a dish that’s as satisfying as it is flavorful. This Sweet Potato Salad is perfect as a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or even a meatless main course.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt Sauce
Roasted sweet potatoes bring out a natural caramelized sweetness that pairs perfectly with the tangy and creamy yogurt sauce. This dish is a simple yet elegant combination of textures and flavors, with the potatoes’ crispy edges and velvety centers balanced by the zesty drizzle. Whether served as a side or a light main, it’s a crowd-pleaser that feels indulgent yet wholesome.
Delicious Smoked Sweet Potatoes
Smoking sweet potatoes takes their flavor to a whole new level, infusing them with a rich, smoky depth that complements their natural sweetness. The tender texture and slightly charred exterior make these potatoes irresistible, whether enjoyed on their own or as a side dish.
Hearty Chickpea, Sweet Potato, Kale, and Quinoa Stew
As the days grow cooler and the nights get longer, there’s nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of stew to nourish the body and soul. This Chickpea, Sweet Potato, Kale, and Quinoa Stew is a perfect blend of hearty ingredients that come together to create a delightful and satisfying meal. Packed with protein, fiber, and a rainbow of nutrients, this stew is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air fryer sweet potato fries are the perfect combination of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with much less oil than traditional frying. With a hint of seasoning, they make a healthier, flavorful snack or side that’s ready in no time. You can use frozen sweet potatoes or make your own with a fresh sweet potato, just sliced and lightly dressed with oil, salt and pepper. Don’t have an air fryer? Just use the oven!
Instant Pot Steamed Sweet Potatoes
Steamed to perfection in the Instant Pot, these Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are quick, fluffy, and full of natural sweetness. This method locks in nutrients and flavor, making them a fantastic base for toppings or a simple side dish for any meal.
Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes are as impressive as they are delicious, with thin slices that fan out beautifully and crisp up in the air fryer. The caramelized edges and soft interior make every bite a perfect mix of textures, especially when topped with herbs, spices, or a drizzle of butter. These are so easy to cook in the air fryer, so I definitely recommend going that route, but if you don’t have one you can cook them in the oven.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamy and comforting, mashed sweet potatoes are the ultimate side dish for any occasion. With their naturally sweet flavor and velvety texture, these Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes pair beautifully with savory mains and are easily customized with butter, cream, or spices. They are SO quick to make in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, but if you don’t have one, you can cook them on the stovetop.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Ditch the deep-fryer and get the same addictive taste, sans the guilt. They cook in about 12-17 minutes in the air fryer, depending on your wattage, so it’s quite a bit faster than cooking in the oven.
Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips get nicely crisp without all the oil you would use in deep frying and they’re so quick to make as an appetizer or snack. These are the perfect snacking chips to serve at a party or just to have as a snack in place of regular potato chips.
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes Cubed
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are a simple side dish to make that requires just sweet potatoes, water, and salt, and 10 minutes time to make. These cubed sweet potatoes could not be any easier. You can even cook them at the same time as your main dish (depending on what you’re cooking).
Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.