Crispy on the outside, soft and buttery inside — these blooming sweet potatoes open like a flower and soak up all the delicious seasonings!
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
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2 large sweet potatoes
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2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional but amazing)
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional toppings:
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Sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Chives
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Crumbled feta
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Pecans or walnuts
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Hot honey
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👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Sweet Potatoes
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Peel sweet potatoes (optional).
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Slice the potato vertically almost all the way through (don’t cut the bottom).
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Rotate and slice again across to create a crosshatch “blooming” pattern.
2️⃣ Season
Mix melted butter (or oil), honey/maple syrup, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Brush generously over the sweet potatoes, making sure it gets between the cuts.
3️⃣ Bake or Air Fry
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Oven: Bake 40–50 minutes until tender and blooming.
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Air Fryer: Cook 20–25 minutes until soft in center and crispy at edges.
4️⃣ Finish & Serve
Drizzle more honey or butter.
Top with feta, nuts, chives, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
⭐ Tips
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Microwave the sweet potatoes for 3–4 minutes before slicing to make cutting easier.
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Add hot honey or chili flakes for a spicy-sweet version.
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Perfect as a side dish, holiday dish, or TikTok-style trending food.
