Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
Enjoy the delicious taste of Hasselback Sweet Potatoes. Crispy edges and buttery centers make a stunning side dish!
Servings: 5 potatoes
Calories: 501kcal
Ingredients
- 5 large (about 12 ounces each) sweet potatoes, about 4 pounds total, washed, patted dry
- ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Fresh rosemary or thyme, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F* (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place each sweet potato between two chopsticks or wooden spoons on a cutting board. Slice crosswise into thin slits about ⅛ inch apart, being careful not to cut all the way through. Repeat for all sweet potatoes.
- In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the sliced sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Using a pastry brush or spoon, generously coat each sweet potato with the garlic butter mixture, brushing some into the slits. Reserve a little of the mixture for later.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, carefully use a knife to gently pull the layers apart. Brush again with some more of the reserved garlic butter, saving the rest for serving.
- Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. (Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the potatoes you are using.)
- Remove from the oven. Brush with the remaining garlic butter and garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme if using. Sprinkle with a little extra kosher salt or black pepper to taste.
Notes
*Air Fryer Instructions
- Prepare sweet potatoes as instructed.
- Brush generously with garlic butter, making sure some gets between the slices.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.)
- Air fry at 350°F for 20-30 minutes (or more), depending on the size of the potatoes.
- Halfway through cooking, brush with additional garlic butter and gently fan apart the slices if needed.
- Once tender inside and crispy on the edges, remove from the air fryer.
- Brush with any remaining garlic butter, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1potato | Calories: 501kcal