Pan fried sweet potatoes are a quick and easy side dish that’s cooked to crispy perfection with minimal ingredients! These tasty sweet potatoes are tossed with olive oil and seasoning, then fried until fork tender. Serve them up nice and hot for the whole family to enjoy!
Crispy Stove Top Sweet Potatoes
Stove-top sweet potatoes come together quickly and taste amazing when you cook them in a frying pan with some olive oil and seasonings. It will only take 10 minutes to fry diced sweet potatoes until they are fully cooked and tender!
This recipe is great for when you’re in the mood for a sweet and savory potato side dish in a hurry. My pan-fried sweet potatoes will pair well with any meal from breakfast to dinner!
🥘 Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes Ingredients
This ingredient list is short and simple! If you don’t like chili powder, you can use any of your favorite seasonings.
- Sweet Potato - 1 large sweet potato (washed and peeled).Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon of olive oil (extra virgin).Yellow Onion (optional) - ¼ cup yellow onion (diced).Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of each, salt & pepper (to taste).Chili Powder (optional) - ¼ teaspoon of chili powder (to taste).
Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!
🔪 How To Make Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes
Frying sweet potatoes is as easy as it comes, just make sure that you don’t overcrowd the pan so that every piece is cooked evenly. You will only need a chef’s knife, frying pan, and rubber spatula.
This recipe calls for 1 sweet potato which makes about 2 servings. If you need to make more, you may need to use an extra skillet.
- Prep. Wash and peel the 1 large sweet potato, then dice it into cubes that are roughly ½-1" in size.Heat oil. In a large non-stick frying pan or skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.Cook potato. Once the oil is shimmering hot, add the sweet potato to the pan (and optional ¼ cup onion, if using). Cook for 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes until the sweet potato is browned and cooked all the way through. *Your sweet potato should be fork-tender when done.Add seasonings. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of salt, ground black pepper, and optional ¼ teaspoon of chili powder, and stir to combine. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat and serve immediately.
My pan-fried sweet potatoes would be a great addition to combine with any breakfast, lunch, or dinner main course. I like to make them with my pork chops and pan-seared brussel sprouts for a tasty dinner. Enjoy!
💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes
- If cooking multiple sweet potatoes, use an extra skillet as needed to keep the potato from crowding the pan. Alternatively, you can also use a large electric skillet or cook in batches.If you do not prefer chili powder, other good seasoning choices could include brown sugar, cumin, rosemary, sage, and/or cinnamon.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
To store your leftover pan-fried sweet potatoes, place them in an airtight storage container or Ziploc bag. They’ll keep in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
Reheating your sweet potatoes is a snap! Simply add them to a skillet with a splash of oil over medium heat and cook until warmed through. Alternatively, portions can be reheated in the microwave in short 30-second increments at high power.
Do I Need To Soak Sweet Potatoes Before Frying? No, it is not necessary to soak the sweet potatoes beforehand. However, if you do, it would release some of the potato’s starch making them turn out even more crispy after frying. Soak them in an ice water bath for at least 30 minutes, drain, then pat dry with a clean towel. What Is Good To Eat With Fried Sweet Potatoes? Pan-fried sweet potatoes will go well with any kind of meat and vegetable! They are especially delicious with pan seared swordfish, pork tenderloin, and sasso chicken! Can You Eat Sweet Potato Skin? Absolutely! There is no need to peel sweet potatoes before frying. Leaving the skin on the potatoes will give them a great texture and save you time in the kitchen.
😋 Best Sweet Potato Recipes
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries- These sweet and savory french fries are great to make when you need a hands off side dish!Baked Sweet Potatoes- A baked potato recipe that you can stuff with your favorite sweet or savory toppings!Sweet Potato Sushi- If someone in your family doesn’t like raw fish, try my delicious sweet potato sushi dish! Mashed Sweet Potatoes- Make these wonderful mashed sweet potatoes for your next holiday get together!Sweet Potato Tart- A stunning sweet potato tart recipe with marshmallow maringue that will impress your guests on the holidays!Roasted Sweet Potato & Onions- Try my oven roasted sweet potatoes when you need an easy side dish that pairs well with anything!
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Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes
Pan fried sweet potatoes are a quick and easy side dish that’s cooked to crispy perfection with minimal ingredients! These tasty sweet potatoes are tossed with olive oil and seasoning, then fried until fork tender. Serve them up nice and hot for the whole family to enjoy!
Author | Angela
Servings: 2 servings Calories: 215kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 large sweet potato (washed and peeled)▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ¼ cup yellow onion (optional, diced)▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional, to taste)
InstructionsWash and peel the sweet potato, then dice it into cubes that are roughly ½-1" in size.1 large sweet potatoIn a large non-stick frying pan or skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon olive oilOnce the oil is shimmering hot, add the sweet potato to the pan (and optional onion, if using). Cook for 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes until the sweet potato is browned and cooked all the way through. *Your sweet potato should be fork-tender when done.¼ cup yellow onionSprinkle with salt, ground black pepper, and optional chili powder and stir to combine. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat and serve immediately.¼ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeFrying Panrubber spatula Notes If cooking multiple sweet potatoes, use an extra skillet as needed to keep the potato from crowding the pan. Alternatively, you can also use a large electric skillet or cook in batches. If you do not prefer chili powder, other good seasoning choices could include brown sugar, cumin, rosemary, sage, and/or cinnamon. To store: Keep leftover pan-fried sweet potatoes in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat: Add sweet potatoes to a skillet with a splash of oil over medium heat until warmed through. Alternatively, portions can be reheated in the microwave in short 30-second increments at high power.
NutritionCalories: 215kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 390mg (17%) | Potassium: 602mg (17%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 24192IU (484%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 56mg (6%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best sweet potato side dishes for Thanksgiving, Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes, savory sweet potato recipes, sweet potato side dish recipes for thanksgiving, sweet potato side dishes recipes, sweet potato sides for turkey dinner, thanksgiving sweet potato side dishes Course Side DishCuisine American
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No, it is not necessary to soak the sweet potatoes beforehand. However, if you do, it would release some of the potato’s starch making them turn out even more crispy after frying. Soak them in an ice water bath for at least 30 minutes, drain, then pat dry with a clean towel.
What Is Good To Eat With Fried Sweet Potatoes? Pan-fried sweet potatoes will go well with any kind of meat and vegetable! They are especially delicious with pan seared swordfish, pork tenderloin, and sasso chicken!
Can You Eat Sweet Potato Skin? Absolutely! There is no need to peel sweet potatoes before frying. Leaving the skin on the potatoes will give them a great texture and save you time in the kitchen.
Pan-fried sweet potatoes will go well with any kind of meat and vegetable! They are especially delicious with pan seared swordfish, pork tenderloin, and sasso chicken!
Absolutely! There is no need to peel sweet potatoes before frying. Leaving the skin on the potatoes will give them a great texture and save you time in the kitchen.
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Pan Fried Sweet Potatoes
Author | Angela
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 215kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 large sweet potato (washed and peeled)▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ¼ cup yellow onion (optional, diced)▢ ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ ¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional, to taste)
InstructionsWash and peel the sweet potato, then dice it into cubes that are roughly ½-1" in size.1 large sweet potatoIn a large non-stick frying pan or skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon olive oilOnce the oil is shimmering hot, add the sweet potato to the pan (and optional onion, if using). Cook for 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes until the sweet potato is browned and cooked all the way through. *Your sweet potato should be fork-tender when done.¼ cup yellow onionSprinkle with salt, ground black pepper, and optional chili powder and stir to combine. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat and serve immediately.¼ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper
Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeFrying Panrubber spatula
Notes If cooking multiple sweet potatoes, use an extra skillet as needed to keep the potato from crowding the pan. Alternatively, you can also use a large electric skillet or cook in batches. If you do not prefer chili powder, other good seasoning choices could include brown sugar, cumin, rosemary, sage, and/or cinnamon. To store: Keep leftover pan-fried sweet potatoes in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat: Add sweet potatoes to a skillet with a splash of oil over medium heat until warmed through. Alternatively, portions can be reheated in the microwave in short 30-second increments at high power.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 390mg (17%) | Potassium: 602mg (17%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 24192IU (484%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 56mg (6%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Course Side DishCuisine American
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