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Are you looking for a unique and delicious appetizer to serve tonight? Why not try something sweet and savory with our sweet potato recipes? This round-up of recipes features ideas for everything from roasted sweet potato nachos to air fryer sweet potato fries!
So, we’ve got you covered whether you’re looking for something classic or something new and exciting.
And, since sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients like vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber, you can feel good about serving them to your family and friends. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking with our sweet potato recipes today!
10+ Sweet Potato Appetizer Recipes to Try Tonight
Get your ovens ready and your taste buds primed – let’s get cooking! No matter how you cook them, sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy appetizer option for any meal!
1) Sweet Potato Kale Hash with a Fried Egg
This recipe for sweet potato kale hash makes for a perfect customizable appetizer! Healthy and packed full of protein and fiber.
2) Apple and Brie Sweet Potato Crostini
These apple and brie sweet potato crostini are a perfectly festive way to celebrate any occasion.
They are delicious as an appetizer before a meal, served as hors d’oeuvres during happy hour or cocktail hour, or a great light and healthy snack for both adults and kids. Made on a large baking sheet, this easy clean-up recipe will be a staple in your home!
Topped with apple and brie, these sweet potato slices look just as good as they taste!
3) Veggie-Wrapped Pigs in a Blanket
These Veggie-Wrapped Pigs in a Blanket are a fun and healthy alternative to the classic appetizer.
Wrapping mini sausages in sweet potatoes and carrots is a hit with kids and adults alike! Swapping out potato slices for bacon slices is such a great idea!
Pssst: this recipe is perfect for game day! Simply dip them in ketchup, mustard, or BBQ sauce, and you have an easy game day snack or party food everyone will love!
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4) Sweet Potato Hummus
You will definitely want to keep this sweet potato recipe handy! Sweet potato, chickpeas, tahini, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice combine to create a refreshing and delicious hummus twist in this Sweet Potato Hummus.
This recipe is vegan and gluten-free, and all come together in a small bowl with minimal clean-up!
Serve with pita chips and chopped veggies, or use it as a sandwich spread! This sweet potato hummus is perfect for your next party or get-together!
4) Easy Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Nachos
These sweet potato nachos make a delicious homemade appetizer even your picky eaters will love. Sweet potato nachos are a quick and easy gluten-free appetizer to make for game day or a healthy snack.
Bake sweet potato chips in the oven until crispy, then top with black beans, sour cream, avocado, jalapeno, and cilantro for a delicious and healthy appetizer everyone will love!
5) Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy frozen sweet potato fries made in the air fryer are a great appetizer and healthy snack. They are full of flavor and so delicious!
This is a great appetizer or side dish to any meal! Serve them with ketchup, BBQ sauce, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
They are also great topped with cheddar cheese, crisp bacon bits, and green onions! This recipe is for you if you’re looking for a healthier alternative to fried sweet potato fries!
6) Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole
A lightened Up Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole topped with a crunchy ginger glazed pecan topping for a perfect blend of sweetness.
A Thanksgiving side dish is so easy to make, has minimal prep time, and is so delicious that you’ll see it doesn’t need to be reserved for the holiday dinner only.
You’ll want to make this sweet potato appetizer recipe all year long!
7) Cold Sweet Potato Potato Salad
 Move over white potatoes; this Cold Sweet Potato Potato Salad is a delicious twist on the classic! This great recipe all comes together in one large bowl.
This healthy potato salad recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and savory; it’s gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free!
This quick and easy side dish is ready in 15 minutes, making it great for weeknight dinners or a make-ahead dish for potlucks and cookouts!
8) Sweet Potato Phyllo Cups
An elegant take on sweet potato appetizers, these phyllo cups are filled with sweet potatoes, pecans, and Parmesan for the ultimate flavor combination with crunchy elements!
These sweet potato bites are perfect for holiday parties, game days, or any time you need a quick and easy appetizer!
You can make this recipe ahead of time and freeze it until you’re ready to serve them!
9) Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
This is one of my favorite recipes because it is a healthier option than regular french fries! These easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes perfectly balance salty and sweet.
They are tossed in olive oil, spices, and herbs and roasted until crispy and brown. Served with tangy garlic aioli, these are the simplest and most flavorful side dishes.
10) Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Rounds
These Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Rounds are absolutely delicious and perfect for fall! They have become my new make-ahead appetizer come game day.
Shredded chicken, brown sugar, and buffalo sauce neatly piled onto bite-sized, roasted sweet potato rounds! Easy, quick, and filling! Such a fun alternative to sweet potato fries!
11) Oven Sweet Potato Steak Fries Recipe
Sweet potato fries make the perfect appetizer. These baked sweet potato slices are made with just a few basic ingredients and are done in under an hour.
Serve them with ketchup, ranch dressing, or your favorite dipping sauce. You can also top them with cheese, chili powder, bacon bits, and green onions for a tasty and easy appetizer!
This new recipe is a perfect addition to your sweet potato repertoire!
FAQS:
Are sweet potatoes healthy?
Yes! Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They’re also high in fiber, which can help with digestion.
How do you cook sweet potatoes?
You can bake, fry, air, roast, or even microwave them!
How to thinly slice sweet potatoes?
You can slice your potatoes a few different ways:
- Use a mandolin slicer
- You can use a food processorÂ
- A simple sharp knife will suffice if you don’t have one of these machines. Just be cautious of those digits!
Conclusion
I love sweet potatoes and hope you enjoy these sweet potato appetizer recipes as much as we do!
Sweet potato fans worldwide will agree that this orange veggie should not only be served at the Thanksgiving table! So why not give one of these recipes a try tonight?
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