Would it be strange if I refer to these perfect Roasted Sweet Potatoes as orange chunks of delicious, pan-picking love? I tried a new roasting technique, and it made all the difference. Learn to make the BEST oven roasted sweet potatoes!
With their natural sweetness, crispy outsides, and meltingly creamy insides, roasted sweet potatoes are quite possibly one of the easiest vegetables to adore.
Discerning adults and picky eaters alike can rally around them. And they’re good for you too!
If you love roasted vegetables as much as we do—Oven Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli, Roasted Butternut Squash, and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic being but a few of the many ways we roast ‘round here—then this sweet potato roasting method will be a fast favorite in your home too.
To roast a medley of vegetables, and for more tips and seasoning suggestions, check out my ultimate guide to Oven Roasted Vegetables.
WHY are these particular sweet potatoes so darn good, we couldn’t keep ourselves from inhaling them right off of the sheet pan?
HOW do you make the most magnificent roasted sweet potatoes that are, seemingly inexplicably, more sublime than any that have come before?
One night, I was in a hurry and I tried something new. Here’s what I learned.
What started as a time saver (larger pieces are quicker to chop) turned out to be the best-kept secret to roasted sweet potatoes.
- Peel or don’t peel the potatoes, it’s up to you. Either way works with this recipe, so it’s simply personal preference. …
- Cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. …
- Toss the sweet potatoes in oil and seasonings. …
- Roast at 425 degrees Farenheit for 30-35 minutes.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
How to make the best oven roasted sweet potatoes. Crispy outside, creamy inside and seasoned to perfection. Healthy, versatile and delicious!
Prep: 15min
Total: 55min
Yield: 5
Serving Size: 1 (of 5)
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 (of 5), calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 11 g
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. For easy clean up, line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil (this is especially important if using the honey)
- Scrub the sweet potatoes and peel if desired. If scrubbing only, be sure to pat them very dry.
- Trim off the ends of the sweet potatoes, then cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick rounds.
- Cut each round so that you have pieces that are roughly 1-inch in size. They won’t all be perfectly uniform, which is fine. Just try to get them to all be fairly similar in size so that they roast in the same amount of time. Smaller rounds are typically cut into quarters; larger ones you may need to do in 6ths. Place the cubes in the center of the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the sweet potatoes with the oil and honey (if using) and sprinkle with salt and your seasoning(s) of choice.
- Toss to coat the sweet potatoes as evenly as possible, then spread them into a single layer on the baking sheet. Make sure the potatoes have a good amount of room around them, or they will steam instead of caramelize. Turn the cubes so that the widest, flattest side of the pieces are touching the sheet pan.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and with a big spatula, turn them to promote even browning. Arrange them back in a single layer. Continue baking for 10 to 20 additional minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender and caramelized at the edges. It’s OK if some of the edges get pretty dark—they’ll taste delicious. Taste (be careful, they are hot!) and seasoning with a bit of extra salt as desired. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. See blog post above for storage tips and ways to use them.
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FAQ
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What flavors go well with sweet potatoes?
- Herbs & Spices: chili pepper, cilantro, cinnamon, coconut, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, and clove.
- Produce: lime, onions, carrot, salt, thyme, walnuts, oranges, pineapple, apples, and potato.
