These Candied Sweet Potatoes use just 5 ingredients, 5 steps, and one pan. They are ready in just 5 minutes!
Why I love this recipe
This sweet potato recipe makes a perfect side dish that is super easy and quick to make. Try it for holiday meals.
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Simple Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
butter
canned sweet potatoes (or yams)
salt
brown sugar
cinnamon
Substitutions and additions
Try adding chopped pecans or candied walnuts for some delicious crunch.
Equipment used for this recipe
- large frying pan or cast-iron skillet
How to make Fried Sweet Potatoes
Step 1 – Melt butter in a large hot frying pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2 – Drain and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes. Add the sweet potatoes to the pan and sprinkle with the salt.
Step 3 – Fry the potatoes about 1-2 minutes.
Step 4 – Sprinkle in the brown sugar and cinnamon across the top. Wait 1-2 minutes and then toss the potatoes until the brown sugar has nice caramelization, about 1 more minute.
Step 5 – Remove from pan and serve immediately. Garnish with glazed walnuts if desired.
Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
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5 Ingredient Candied Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 29 ounce canned sweet potatoes (or yams)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional – glazed walnuts
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large hot frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Drain and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes. Add the sweet potatoes to the pan and sprinkle with the salt.
- Fry the potatoes about 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the brown sugar and cinnamon across the top. Wait 1-2 minutes and then toss the potatoes until the brown sugar has nice caramelization, about 1 more minute.
- Remove from pan and serve immediately. Garnish with glazed walnuts if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
- To make this vegan use vegan butter
Nutrition
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