Try something different this fall with these smashed sweet potatoes with maple aioli. Baked rather than fried sweet potatoes then topped with a drizzle of dairy-free maple aioli. This is a great gluten-free side dish for the upcoming holiday season.
With this recipe, I’ve replaced the traditional fried candied sweet potatoes covered in brown sugar and marshmallows with these roasted smashed sweet potatoes drizzled with a creamy maple aioli sauce. You’ll still get your sweetened sweet potato dish without the frying. If you still want that crispy outside, you could pop these smashed sweet potatoes into an air fryer and get them nice and crispy on the outside.
Ingredients needed
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Maple aioli
How to make smashed sweet potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice off the ends of each sweet potato and discard. Keeping skin intact, slice the remaining potato into 1/4 to 1/2 in. slices and place onto a lined/greased baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over all slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use a pastry brush to thoroughly brush oil and spices over all slices.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.
- While sweet potatoes are baking, combine maple aioli ingredients into a small mixing bowl and whisk together. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and using a fork, lightly smash in the center of each disc and transfer to a serving platter. Serve maple aioli on the side and drizzle as much as desired.
Recipe FAQs
Are sweet potatoes healthy?
Sweet potatoes are also an excellent source of Vitamin A, providing over 400% of your daily Vitamin A needs. They are full of fiber and potassium. Sweet potatoes are also a complex carb, which means they are made up of fiber and nutrients; they take longer for your body to digest, compared to simple carbs. Read more about the nutritional elements of sweet potatoes in this article.
Can aioli be made with mayo?
Yes, you can make aioli with a mayo base, or you can create your own by emulsifying an egg yolk and olive oil with a blender.
Can I cook smashed sweet potatoes in the air fryer?
Yes! Prepare the sliced sweet potatoes according to the directions, then place them into your oiled air fryer basket and bake at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and crispy. Then, proceed with the recipe as listed.
Recommended kitchen tools for this recipe
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- The key to getting that rich maple flavor is to use pure maple syrup (sorry, no Mrs. Buttermilk).
- If you want to try your hand at emulsifying your own aioli you’ll definitely want to grab an immersion hand blender. Plus, they save your wrist when whisking!
- When oven-roasting vegetables I like lining my baking sheet with my Silpat non-stick silicone baking mat. It keeps the vegetables from sticking to the baking sheet and also makes clean-up much easier. If you don’t have a silicone baking mat, lining your baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper will work, too.
Complete your Thanksgiving menu with these additional recipes!
- Thanksgiving Maple Herb Turkey – a delicious Thanksgiving turkey with a maple-infused seasoning
- Orange Cranberry Relish – perfect relish for your Thanksgiving table
- Apple Cranberry Spinach Salad – fresh salad with all the seasonal fruit flavorings
- Orange Cranberry Bread Pudding – a delicious individual-sized dessert
- Honey Caramelized Brussel Sprouts – another sweet + savory vegetable side dish
- Sautéed Green Beans & Mushrooms – an easy one-pot vegetable side dish
- Maple Aioli – perfect for serving with sweet potatoes or poultry
- Maple Bacon Spice Cupcakes – with a delicious maple frosting and topped with candied bacon!
- Cranberry Caramel Baked Brie – feed your hungry guests this appetizer while they’re waiting for the main meal
- Sage, Fig, and Pancetta Stuffing – delicious flavors packed into this stuffing dish
- Maple Mustard Roasted Carrots – an elegant yet simple vegetable side dish
- Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese – a side dish loved by all ages
- Gluten-free Pecan Pie Tarts – Easy individual-sized dessert
Looking for a simple weeknight dinner? Add these recipes to your smashed sweet potatoes.
- Orange Glazed Skillet Chicken – an easy one-skillet sweet & savory chicken dish
- Sautéed Green Beans & Mushrooms – an easy one-pot vegetable side dish
- Red Wine Brownies – moist and delicious brownies with a hint of red wine
Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Aioli
Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Aioli
Smashed sweet potatoes with maple aioli is an easy gluten-free Thanksgiving side dish featuring baked sweet potatoes and a creamy dairy-free maple aioli.
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Maple aioli
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice off the ends of each sweet potato and discard. Leaving the skin on the potatoes, slice into 1/4 to 1/2 in. slices and place onto a lined/greased baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over all slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Use a pastry brush to thoroughly brush oil and spices over all slices.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.
- While sweet potatoes are baking, combine maple aioli ingredients into a small mixing bowl and whisk together. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and using a fork, lightly smash in the center of each disc and transfer to a serving platter. Serve maple aioli on the side and drizzle as much as desired.
Notes
- For dairy-free, use a dairy-free mayo in the aioli.
- For crispier smashed sweet potatoes, cook them in the air fryer.
- Nutritional Disclaimer
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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