Description
Learn the best way to roast sweet potatoes to achieve tender insides and irresistibly crispy edges every time. This simple sweet potato recipe is perfect for a healthy roasted vegetables side dish or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (for color and depth)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 Celsius). Set an oven rack to the middle position.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: You can cut them into 1-inch cubes or 1/2-inch thick wedges. Ensure all pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato pieces with the olive oil until they are fully coated.
- Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the potatoes. Toss again until the seasonings stick evenly to all surfaces.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes onto a large, rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary. Crowding steams the potatoes instead of roasting them, preventing crispiness.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and use a spatula to flip each piece. This helps achieve even browning and crisping.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are deeply caramelized and the centers are fork-tender.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a quick dinner vegetable side or holiday sweet potato side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispy roasted sweet potato cubes, toss them with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch along with the oil and seasonings before roasting.
- If you prefer a sweeter profile, substitute the smoked paprika with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup mixed into the oil, but reduce the roasting time slightly to prevent burning.
- This recipe works well for meal prep; store cooled potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0