Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes, a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. With just 10 minutes of prep time, these golden-brown, bite-sized sweet potato cubes are seasoned to perfection with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then pan-fried to crispy, caramelized perfection in olive oil. The tender texture pairs beautifully with the subtle crunch from the skillet, creating a dish that's as satisfying as it is simple. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and extra freshness, and serve these versatile sweet potatoes alongside your favorite protein or as a standalone snack. Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor, this recipe is the ultimate way to enjoy sweet potatoes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1/2-inch thick.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, covering the bottom of the pan evenly.
Once the oil is hot but not smoking, carefully add the sweet potato cubes in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder evenly over the sweet potatoes.
Cook for 5-7 minutes without stirring, allowing the sweet potatoes to brown on one side.
Flip the sweet potatoes with a spatula, ensuring even cooking on all sides. Continue cooking for another 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are golden-brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving dish.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
485 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1326 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 49 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
