Description
Learn the best way to roast sweet potatoes to achieve tender insides and irresistibly crispy edges. This simple sweet potato recipe delivers perfectly caramelized cubes every time, making it an easy and healthy roasted vegetable side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for extra caramelization)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the bowl. If using, add the maple syrup now.
- Toss everything together until the sweet potato cubes are evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary to ensure crispiness. This step is key for crispy roasted sweet potatoes.
- Roast for 20 minutes. Remove the pan and carefully flip the cubes.
- Return to the oven and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are deeply browned and caramelized and the centers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a perfect sweet potato side dish.
Notes
- For the crispiest results, ensure your sweet potatoes are cut into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- Do not skip the high oven temperature; this helps create the desired exterior texture.
- If you prefer a sweeter profile, increase the maple syrup to 2 tablespoons or toss with cinnamon after roasting.
- These are excellent for meal prep; store cooled leftovers in an airtight container 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: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0