Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes
These Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes are roasted to golden perfection, then drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey for a flavorful side dish that’s equal parts cozy and bold—perfect for weeknights or holiday gatherings.
If you’re looking for a side dish that’s equal parts sweet, spicy, and downright irresistible, these Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes are about to become a new favorite. Roasted until perfectly caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside, then drizzled with sticky hot honey, they strike the perfect balance between cozy comfort food and bold flavor. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or planning a holiday spread, this dish is guaranteed to stand out.
What I love most about this recipe is how simple it is—just a handful of pantry staples, fresh sweet potatoes, and a drizzle of hot honey are all you need. The natural sweetness of the potatoes pairs beautifully with the heat from the honey, making it a side that feels special without requiring much effort. Serve it alongside Grilled Schawarama Chicken, Pecan Crunch Salmon, or with my Sweet Potato Beef Taco Bowls, and you’ve got a healthy, flavor-packed dish that everyone at the table will love.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy - this recipe comes together super quickly and the oven does all of the work!
- Flavorful - the honey mixture gets a ton of flavor from the honey, garlic powder, hot sauce, and pepper flakes, so the sweet potatoes are full of flavor.
- Sweet and Spicy - the combination of honey and hot sauce makes these sweet potatoes sweet AND spicy.
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes - As the star of the dish sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, hearty, and perfect for roasting.
Olive Oil - Helps the potatoes crisp up while roasting.
Honey - A sweet drizzle that caramelizes beautifully in the oven and ties everything together.
Garlic Powder - For extra savory balance.
Hot Sauce - this adds a kick to the honey to give these sweet potatoes that sweet and spicy flavor.
Red Pepper Flakes - for even more of a kick!
Salt and Black Pepper - to enhance the flavors.
Variations
Use Pre-Made Hot Honey - you can definitely use a bottled hot honey (we like Mike's!) instead of honey with hot sauce and red pepper flakes.
Fresh Garlic - instead of garlic powder, you can use a few cloves of fresh minced garlic.
Different Oil - you can use avocado oil instead of olive oil.
Step by Step Instructions
Photo 1. Combine the olive oil, honey, garlic powder, hot sauce, red pepper flakes and salt in a small bowl and stir until combined.
Photo 2. Drizzle the honey mixture over the sweet potatoes in a large bowl and toss well to combine.
Photo 3. Spread the sweet potatoes out on a parchment paper (or foil) lined baking sheet pan.
Photo 4. Bake the sweet potatoes in an oven preheated to 425 degrees F for 20 minutes. Toss and then bake for 5-10 more minutes. The edges should be golden with crispy edges and the sweet potatoes should be fork tender. Serve sprinkled with chopped green onions or chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
Choose the right sweet potatoes -mLook for firm, evenly sized sweet potatoes so they roast consistently.
Cut evenly - Dice or slice into uniform pieces (about 1-inch cubes or wedges) to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
Use parchment paper – Helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easy while allowing edges to crisp.
Balance the heat - If making homemade hot honey, adjust the spice with more or fewer red pepper flakes to suit your family’s taste.
Finish with freshness - Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs (like fresh parsley or cilantro) or a squeeze of lime to brighten the dish.
Storage - store any leftovers in the refrigerator. To reheat, microwave or throw in the air fryer and cook until warmed through.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Roast the sweet potatoes, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer and drizzle with fresh hot honey before serving.
Absolutely. Use milder hot sauce or reduce the amount of chili pepper flakes in homemade hot honey for a sweeter, less spicy version, or add more for extra heat.
Yes! Simply use a plant-based honey alternative, such as agave nectar infused with a little chili, instead of traditional honey.
No! I don't peel the sweet potato skin because the peels are edible, have a bunch of nutrients and fiber, and I think they are delicious.
Other Sweet Potato Recipes to Consider
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Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes depending on how spicy you want it
- diced green onions or chopped parsley for garnish and flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep the sweet potatoes by slicing them into bite-sized pieces. I like to cut the sweet potatoes into ~¼" rounds and then cut the rounds into quarters.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, hot sauce garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add pepper to taste/preferenc.
- Drizzle the honey mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to combine.
- Spread the sweet potatoes out onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes, toss, and then bake for another 10 minutes.
- Serve topped with chopped green onions or parsley. Enjoy!
