Sweet potato spirits from the oven as a creative Halloween recipe for party buffet, family evening and creepy snacks
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Sweet potato ghosts from the oven

Sweet potato slices are cut out as ghosts, seasoned with starch, oil and paprika and baked crispy in the oven. Cut the slices equally thick and place them at a distance on the sheet; attach olive eyes only after baking. Potatoes also work, a smoky dip fits both variants.

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Total time 45 min
Calories 330 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Prepare sweet potato ghosts from the oven properly

Cut the slices equally thick and place them on the sheet by distance; attach olive eyes only after baking. Sweet potato slices are cut out as ghosts, seasoned with starch, oil and paprika and baked crispy in the oven. Potatoes also work, a smoky dip fits both variants.

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Sweet potato ghosts from the oven

Sweet potato slices are cut out as ghosts, seasoned with starch, oil and paprika and baked crispy in the oven. Cut the slices equally thick and place on the sheet by far; attach olive eyes only after baking.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Preheat the oven to 200°C top/bottom heat and lay out a sheet. Cut sweet potatoes into slices of equal thickness, mix with oil and pepper and prepare olive pieces for the eyes.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Sweet potato slices are cut out as ghosts, seasoned with starch, oil and paprika and baked crispy in the oven.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Cut the slices equally thick and place them at a distance on the sheet; attach olive eyes only after baking.

  4. 4

    Serving

    Remove the sweet potato slices from the oven when the edges are browned. Put on olive eyes only afterwards and distribute the spirits warm on a flat plate.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Sweet potato ghosts from the oven

Important for sweet potato spirits from the oven

Cut the slices equally thick and place them at a distance on the sheet; attach olive eyes only after baking.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Potatoes also work, a smoky dip fits both variants.

Nutrition per serving

330kcal
54.0 gCarbohydrates
6.0 gProtein
10.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Sweet potato ghosts from the oven

Weigh sweet potatoes, prepare olive oil and prepare pepper powder separately. Start the main cooking process for sweet potatoes from the oven only afterwards.

Cut the slices equally thick and place them at a distance on the sheet; attach olive eyes only after baking.

Cool off sweet potato spirits quickly from the oven. When reheating, note: Cut the slices equally thick and place them at a distance on the sheet; fasten olive eyes only after baking. Heat up the remains only once completely.

Potatoes also work, a smoky dip fits both variants.

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