Description
Dive into the world of baked sweet potato, where simplicity meets deliciousness in one easy dish. Crispy on the outside and creamy inside, this recipe will become your new favorite go-to side that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly scrub 2 large sweet potatoes under cold water, then completely dry them with paper towels.
- Slice sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch thick wedges, ensuring consistent sizing for balanced cooking.
- Transfer potato pieces into a spacious mixing bowl for easy seasoning.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil over potatoes and gently toss until each piece gets a smooth, even coating.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano across the potatoes.
- Toss ingredients together, making sure every potato chunk is generously seasoned.
- Arrange seasoned potato pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, keeping space between each piece.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning potato pieces halfway through to ensure golden, crispy edges.
- Test potato tenderness by piercing with a fork – they should feel soft and display a rich, golden-brown color.
- Pull sheet from oven and allow potatoes to rest for 3-5 minutes for optimal texture.
- Scatter ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley over the potatoes just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Using uniform-sized sweet potato pieces ensures even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the batch.
- Leaving space between potato wedges on the baking sheet helps them crisp up instead of steaming, creating a better roasted result.
- Flipping the sweet potatoes halfway through baking guarantees golden-brown edges and prevents burning on one side.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary, thyme, or smoked paprika to customize the flavor profile to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg