Crispy Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Tahini Dressing
Need an easy yet elevated vegetable side dish recipe? Look no further, because these Crispy Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Tahini Dressing are dangerously addictive and easy to make.
Topped with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro this easy side dish is well balanced and flavorful. If you’re not a fan of cilantro, you can use chopped green onion or chives instead. Serve these crispy sweet potatoes alongside your favorite protein. Grilled chicken, salmon or shrimp would all taste great! Let me know if you give this simple yet delicious recipe a try.
Other side dish recipes to consider trying. Greek Lemon Potatoes, Zucchini Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprouts.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to make. These potatoes are easy to make yet loaded with flavor.
Fun to eat. Tender in the center with a slightly crispy edge, these crispy sweet potatoes are fun to eat. Drizzle them with the spiced tahini dressing for an extra punch of flavor.
Versatile. Enjoy these potatoes alongside my sesame chicken cutlets, pan roasted chicken breasts or my Crispy Chicken with Hot Honey Mustard.
Recipe Ingredients
- Potatoes – You’ll need sweet potatoes for this recipe.
- Oil – This recipe calls for avocado oil. Option to use olive oil instead.
- Seasoning – Season the potatoes with kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
- Tahini Dressing – You’ll need tahini, fresh squeezed lemon juice, maple syrup, cumin, fine sea salt, garlic powder and water.
How to Make Crispy Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Tahini Dressing
Microwave Instructions: Read Carefully
- Run the sweet potatoes under water and pierce the skin 4-5 times with a knife or fork. Do not skip this step. Otherwise, the potatoes can explode in the microwave.
- Next, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Dampen the towel with a splash of water and microwave for 4-5 minutes.
- If they are not soft, continue to microwave in 1-minute increments. Once fork tender, let the potatoes cool. Cooking time will vary based on the size of the potatoes.
Make the Spiced Tahini Dressing
- While the potatoes are in the microwave, combine tahini, maple syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice, cumin, fine sea salt, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Whisk well then slowly whisk in the water. Once the dressing is smooth and creamy you can enjoy!
Pro Tip: Mix the tahini well before adding it to your bowl. Tahini tends to separate in its container, so mix it well before measuring it out. If you like a thin dressing add more water. Also, you can add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of cumin. For a hint of cumin use ¼ teaspoon, for more of a kick add ½ teaspoon.
Make the Dish
- Slice the baked potatoes in half. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, scoop in the sweet potato filling into the pan leaving behind the skin. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and a few turns of cracked black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they form a golden-brown crispy crust. Remove from the heat.
- Add to a serving bowl, top with a drizzle of spiced tahini dressing, a sprinkle of sesame seeds and some fresh cilantro leaves. Option to add a squeeze of fresh lemon! Serve warm and enjoy.
How to Store
- Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three four days. Store any leftover potatoes in a separate airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat the potatoes in the microwave until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can use chopped parsley instead.
Mix the tahini well with a whisk or spoon to reincorporate the oil before measuring.
Other Side Dishes to Consider Trying
Crispy Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Tahini Dressing
Equipment
- 1 cast iron or nonstick skillet
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes, baked or microwaved
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- pinch kosher salt
- few turns cracked black pepper
Spiced Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon cumin, depending on preferred spice level
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons water, add more for an even thinner dressing
Garnishes
- pinch sesame seeds
- cilantro
Instructions
How to Make Crispy Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Tahini Dressing
Microwave Instructions
- Run the sweet potatoes under water and pierce the skin 4-5 times with a knife or fork. Do not skip this step. Otherwise, the potatoes can explode in the microwave. Next, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Dampen the towel with a splash of water and microwave for 4-5 minutes. If they are not soft, continue to microwave in 1-minute increments. Once fork tender, remove and let the potatoes cool. Cooking time will vary based on the size of the potatoes.
Make the Spiced Tahini
- While the potatoes are in the microwave, combine tahini, maple syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice, cumin, fine sea salt, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl. Whisk well then slowly whisk in the water. Once the dressing is smooth and creamy you can enjoy!Pro Tip: Also, be sure to mix the tahini well before adding it to your bowl. Tahini tends to separate in its container, so mix it well before measuring it out. If you like a thin dressing add more water. Also, you can add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of cumin. For a hint of cumin use ¼ teaspoon, for more of a kick add ½ teaspoon.
Make the Dish
- Slice the baked potatoes in half. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the avocado oil. Once the oil is hot, scoop in the sweet potato filling into the pan leaving behind the skin. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and a few turns of cracked black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they form a golden-brown crispy crust. Remove from the heat. Add to a serving bowl, top with a drizzle of spiced tahini dressing, a sprinkle of sesame seeds and some fresh cilantro leaves. Option to add a squeeze of fresh lemon! Serve warm and enjoy.
