Orange Zest Sweet Potato Bites (Print View)

Tender sweet potato puffs with orange zest coated in crunchy pecans and finished with flaky salt.

# Components:

→ Sweet Potato Mixture

01 - 2 cups mashed roasted sweet potato, well-drained
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
07 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, or almond flour

→ Pecan Coating

08 - 1 cup finely chopped pecans
09 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar

→ For Serving

10 - Flaky salt
11 - Maple syrup or honey

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the mashed sweet potato, egg, maple syrup, orange zest, cinnamon, salt, and flour until a soft dough forms.
03 - In a separate shallow dish, mix the chopped pecans with brown sugar. Scoop portions of the sweet potato dough, approximately 1 tablespoon each, and roll them in the pecan mixture to coat evenly.
04 - Arrange the coated bites on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the bites are set and lightly crisp on the edges.
05 - Remove the bites from the oven. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky salt and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect make ahead appetizer that reheats beautifully
  • Naturally sweet with minimal added sugar
  • Versatile as an appetizer, side dish, or even dessert
02 -
  • These bites contain no refined sugar except for the small amount in the coating
  • Each bite provides a good source of vitamin A from the sweet potatoes
  • The recipe is easily made gluten free by substituting almond flour
03 -
  • The secret to perfectly textured bites is ensuring your sweet potato mash is neither too wet nor too dry. If you find your mixture is too sticky to roll, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before forming the bites.
  • For the most vibrant orange flavor, rub the zest into the sugar with your fingertips before adding it to the mixture, which releases the essential oils.
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