Irresistible Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes in Just 3 Steps
Sweet, spicy, and buttery—your new comfort food obsession! These Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes are a perfect blend of sweet and heat, making them a cozy fall side dish favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped or halved pecans
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep and Roast the Slices: Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until tender and golden.
- Make the Hot Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, combine hot honey, melted butter, and cayenne.
- Glaze and Toast: Pour glaze over the roasted sweet potatoes and add pecans. Return to the oven for 5–7 more minutes.
- Garnish and Serve Warm: Sprinkle with chopped parsley for a touch of freshness. Serve warm.
- Pro Tip for Extra WOW: Add a splash of lemon juice or a crumble of goat cheese before serving for a next-level flavor bomb.
Notes
- To make homemade hot honey: mix 1/4 cup honey with 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and warm gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/hot-honey-sweet-potatoes-recipe/