Description
Roasted Sweet Potatoes bring warmth and comfort straight from your oven to the dinner table. Crispy edges, tender centers, and simple seasoning make these potatoes a quick and delightful side that everyone at your gathering will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center. This high temperature ensures your sweet potatoes will develop crispy edges.
- Scrub 2 pounds of sweet potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes to guarantee even roasting.
- Place potato cubes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the pieces.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika onto the potatoes.
- Toss the cubes until every piece is completely coated with oil and spices. Ensure no dry spots remain.
- Optional: Drizzle 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey over the seasoned potatoes for extra caramelization.
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread potato cubes in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, turning them once halfway through cooking.
- Check doneness by testing tenderness and looking for deep golden-brown edges on your potato cubes.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped rosemary, thyme, or parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Potato size matters for even roasting, so take time to cut uniform 1-inch cubes for consistent cooking texture.
- Parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup super simple, but a well-seasoned baking sheet works great too.
- For extra crispy edges, spread potatoes with enough space between pieces so steam can escape and caramelization can happen.
- Swap regular olive oil for avocado oil if cooking at higher temperatures, and consider adding fresh thyme or rosemary for deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 725 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg