Charred Sweet Potatoes With Hot Honey Butter

• servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

8 small sweet potatoes (about 3 lb. total), scrubbed, halved lengthwise

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Kosher salt

6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature (so the hot sauce can be easily incorporated)

2 Tbsp. honey

3 Tbsp. hot sauce (such as Tapatío or Cholula)

¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1 Tbsp. ground coriander

Flaky sea salt

Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 425°. Place sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with ¼ cup oil, and season with kosher salt. Turn to coat. Arrange cut side down and roast until tender (the tip of a knife should slide easily into flesh) and cut sides are browned, 25–30 minutes.

Meanwhile, smash together butter and honey in a small bowl with a fork until smooth. Add hot sauce a tablespoonful at a time, blending well after each addition. Season hot honey butter with kosher salt.

Cook pumpkin seeds and remaining ¼ cup oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until pumpkin seeds are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coriander; season with kosher salt.

Arrange sweet potatoes on a platter and spread with hot honey butter. Sprinkle with sea salt and spoon pumpkin seed oil over. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Do Ahead: Hot honey butter can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.