Crispy Bubble Sweet Potatoes are a fun and creative spin on a potato side. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fiber-packed sweet potatoes are cooked, mashed and shaped into snackable little bites, perfect for dipping. The garlic powder and smoked paprika add a depth of flavor, while the salt balances the natural sweetness of the potato. Keep reading for our expert tips on cooking technique, alternative spice combinations and more!

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• Using a fork to create grooves in the potatoes increases their surface area for crisping, and flipping the potatoes helps to ensure even browning and crispness.
• This recipe allows for creativity with seasonings such as onion powder, cayenne pepper and dried herbs. Garnishing with fresh chives would also be an excellent finishing touch.
• These potatoes are made for dipping. Ketchup is an obvious choice, but they’re also good with BBQ sauce, hot sauce, sour cream or ranch dressing. Or you can whip up a spicy mayo made with ketchup, mustard, garlic powder and/or chili pepper powder.

Nutrition Notes

• Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile root vegetable, as demonstrated by this recipe. They are rich in beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in our body to maintain a healthy immune system. They also contain the electrolytes magnesium and potassium, which makes them a great food for an active lifestyle. 
• Canola oil is a neutral-tasting oil with a high smoke point, which makes it a good oil for cooking at high heat. Canola oil is considered a heart-healthy oil with a high amount of mono- and polyunsaturated fats and very little saturated fat. Canola contains a mix of both omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids; despite buzz to the contrary, it is not toxic and not inflammatory when used as part of a healthy, balanced diet.