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Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Ginger Molasses Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes get sliced thin, crisped up, then glazed with dark molasses and fresh ginger. Think sweet potato chips met their sophisticated older sibling.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into thin rounds
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil
- Flaky salt
Preparation
The key here is slicing the sweet potatoes thin enough to get crispy edges but thick enough to maintain a creamy interior. The molasses and ginger create a glaze that's both warm and deeply caramelized.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Toss sweet potato rounds with oil until evenly coated.
- Arrange in a single layer on baking sheets (don't overlap).
- Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are crispy.
- While potatoes roast, mix molasses with grated ginger.
- Remove potatoes from oven, drizzle with molasses-ginger mixture, and return to oven for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt before serving.
These walk the line between side dish and candy. The ginger cuts through the sweetness while adding its own aromatic heat.
