The Best Sweet Potato Nachos
These sweet potato nachos are everything you love about nachos, but with a simple, nourishing twist—sweet potato rounds instead of chips. They’re filling, flavorful, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings. I started making this recipe back in 2015 when I was working in the gym, and it quickly became one of their go-to meals—not just because it was healthy and satisfying, but because everyone in their family loved it too.
Looking for more easy, veggie-forward meals? Try my Bell Pepper Nachos (packed with protein), Sweet Potato Black Bean Burrito Bowls, or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Toast (ready in under 15 minutes).
How to Get Perfect Sweet Potato Nachos Every Time
To make the best sweet potato nachos, start with sweet potatoes that aren’t too large (no thicker than the size of your fist), or they will be too thick to slice through.
Slice the sweet potatoes into ¼ to ½ inch thick rounds. Try to keep them the same thickness so they cook evenly. Thinner slices will crisp up more, while thicker slices will be a little softer, go with what you love!
Make sure the sweet potato rounds aren’t overlapping on the baking sheet. Giving them space helps them roast instead of steam, so they turn out golden and slightly crisp around the edges. I use an extra-large stainless steel baking sheet for this.
Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos (with Black Beans)
Guided Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes - washed and sliced into 1/8 inch rounds
- 1 can organic black beans - rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 lime - juiced
- 3 tablespoons dairy free milk
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Wash and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/4-1/2 inch rounds.2 large sweet potatoes
- Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, spray with non-stick spray.Place the sweet potato round on the baking sheet and place in the oven for 20 minutes.Once the timer goes off, remove the sweet potato rounds from the oven and flip them over. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- While the sweet potato rounds are cooling, rinse and drain a can of black beans. Add the black beans, cumin, chili powder and sea salt to a bowl. Microwave on high for 90 seconds (or heat over medium heat on the stove for 5-6 minutes).After cooking, add 1/2 cup of the salsa to the black beans and stir well.1 can organic black beans, 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 cup salsa
- While the black beans are cooking smash and avocado in a bowl. Once mashed, add the juice of a lime and the remaining salt and garlic powder. Add dairy free milk and stir well,1 avocado, 1/2 lime, 3 tablespoons dairy free milk, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Assemble the sweet potato nachos making one layer of potatoes, Top with black beans, avocado sauce and salsa, continue to stack the sweet potatoes and layering with the toppings.
Notes
Top Tips
Keep the skin on the potatoes, as it help keep the potatoes together during baking. The skin also provides extra fiber, just be sure to wash the potatoes before cutting! Add more protein by adding seasoned ground beef, ground turkey, or Mexican shredded chicken.Topping ideas:
- Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce
- Jalapeno (fresh or canned)
- Chopped roasted red peppers
- Red onion
- Tomatoes
- Cilantro
- Shredded Cheese
- Sour cream
Nutrition Information
Sweet potato nachos common questions
How to reheat these nachos
If you know you want to have leftovers, skip adding the avocado crema, as it will brown overnight. Reheat the nachos assembled or just the sweet potato rounds separately.
To reheat in the oven
- Preheat oven to 400 F
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Place the baking sheet in the oven for 5 minutes or until heated through.
- Top with additional salsa and avocado crema.
To reheat in the air fryer
- Place sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Turn the air fryer on 375F and cook the sweet potato rounds for 5 minutes to reheat.
- Top with your favorite toppings.
Oh man! We are loving avocadoes right now! We buy about 8 a week now. :) Love this healthy recipe. I would love it if you’d stop by and link it up at my very first ever “Balanced & Healthy Living Link-Up Party”!
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Stopping by from Friendship Friday this time. Have a great weekend!!!! :)
These look amazing! I love the combination of ingredients! :)
Since I am probably the biggest fan of nachos on the entire planet, this will have to be the next meal that I make! Thanks so much for all the recipes and keep up the great work on your website!
These look sooo good! I already have the sweet potatoes and avocados are only 49 cents in my area right now, so…it looks like I know what I’m making this weekend!
HAHAH you and me were the same with the old fashioned microwave nachos :) LOVE IT. Buuut I’m gonna go out on a limb and say I love these MORE. Sweet potato nachos are such a great alternative to deep fried tortilla chips.
This is my idea of the perfect meal!
I ADORE the combination of sweet potatoes, black beans and avocado, I think I could eat it everyday!
I just tried to make sweet potato chips the other night and got distracted and burnt the whole pan…in the trash they went :-( These look amazing!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!See you tomorrow! Pinned!
Oh my gosh! These are literally perfect!! Thanks for the recipe! I love that they’re g.f and vegan. Also, sweet potatoes and black beans?! Some of my faves right here! Thanks girl.
Dave is so lucky you are willing to keep trying to find things he loves!! I would be sooo happy in that household haha. Definitely will give these a try. Much healthier than the tortilla chips i buy at the store.
What a healthy and delicious game day option! Pinning!
What a healthy and delicious game day option! Pinning!
I’d rather eat these than regular nachos! That avocado crema looks to-die-for!
I used to no t like avocado. Now I love it. And sweet potatoes? You can’t go wrong, IMHO. YUM
I seriously love sweet potato! We had turkey & sweet potato chili last night with avocado – all the avocado, all the time! I haven’t made sweet potato nachos in so long and I need to remedy that asap!
I’m a bit ashamed that I’ve never actually made the whole potato nacho thing :/ I think I’ve failed my foodie duties!