Camotes Asados al Adobo con Salsa de Aguacate (Adobo Sweet Potatoes)
Sweet potato wedges roasted in guajillo adobo until sticky, finished with pumpkin seeds and cool creamy avocado salsa.
Made with Creamy avocado salsa and Guajillo adobo paste. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.97 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Mix 80 g of your ready made guajillo adobo paste (see the base recipe) with the oil, salt and 3 tablespoons of water.
- 2
Toss the sweet potato wedges in the marinade until coated and spread them in a single layer on two baking trays.
- 3
Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until tender inside and sticky and dark at the edges.
38 min - 4
Scatter the pumpkin seeds over the tray for the last 5 minutes so they toast.
5 min - 5
Squeeze over the lime juice and sprinkle with coriander.
- 6
Serve hot with your ready made creamy avocado salsa (see the base recipe) spooned over or on the side for dipping.
Tips
- Use two trays rather than one crowded one. Crowded wedges steam and stay soft instead of crisping.
- Wedges of similar thickness cook at the same pace. Cut them about 2 cm thick.
- The adobo can catch and darken at the edges. If it is browning too fast, turn the oven down by 20C.
- Serve as a side for tacos, or as a main with beans and rice.
Storing and freezing
Keep leftover wedges in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat on a hot tray in the oven until steaming hot all the way through. The salsa keeps 1 to 2 days.
Questions
Can I use ordinary potatoes?
Yes. Cut them into 3 cm chunks and roast for 40 to 45 minutes. Floury types like Maris Piper give a crisp edge.
What is camote?
Camote is the Mexican name for sweet potato. It is also cooked in Mexico as a sweet street snack, but this savoury version is a side dish.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Roast the wedges earlier in the day, chill quickly, then reheat on a hot tray for 10 minutes. Make the avocado salsa fresh, as it browns.
More made with creamy avocado salsa
Salmón al Adobo de Guajillo con Aguacate (Guajillo Salmon with Avocado Salsa)
EFNFLCColiflor Asada al Chipotle con Salsa de Aguacate (Roast Chipotle Cauliflower)
GFDFEFTacos de Rajas con Elote (Pepper and Sweetcorn Tacos)
DFEFNFTacos Gobernador (Sinaloa Prawn and Cheese Tacos)
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