Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe

Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a quick and easy side dish recipe perfect for busy weeknights! These sweet potatoes are diced, then seasoned and roasted in the oven. The result is sweet potatoes with a caramelized outside and soft center. This is the best way to enjoy them!

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If you need a quick, easy, and healthy side dish look no further than these roasted sweet potatoes! These sweet potatoes are perfectly seasoned and are probably one of my most favorite weeknight side dishes. They’re a savory sweet delight!

I like to season them with smoked paprika, but you can easily switch up the seasonings to change the flavor. I love a versatile side dish and these easy roasted sweet potatoes go with practically any main dish – we love them with Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Air Fryer Chicken Legs!

Why you’ll love this Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe

• The prep time is super quick! Just dice the potatoes, toss them with oil and seasoning and pop them in the oven. That’s it!
• This roasted sweet potatoes recipe is hot and crispy in just 30 minutes. Crispy on the outside and tender and soft on the inside – just the way roasted potatoes should be.
• Sweet potatoes are high in fiber and vitamin contents making them healthier than regular potatoes.

Ingredients for Roasted Sweet Potatoes

• Sweet potatoes – It doesn’t matter what size sweet potatoes you can find since you’ll dice them up. Just 3 average size potatoes, or the equivalent to that, will work.
• Olive oil – If you don’t have extra-virgin olive oil on hand, you can use avocado oil in its place.
• Garlic salt – Add loads of flavor to this veggie side dish simply with a bit of garlic salt. If you do not have garlic salt, you can use garlic powder and salt to taste.
• Smoked paprika – Using smoked paprika on sweet potatoes is a game changer when it comes to flavor!
• Ground pepper – Add pepper to taste.

How to Pick a Good Sweet Potato

When picking a sweet potato make sure to look for a firm sweet potato that is even in color and does not have any bruises or cracks. Avoid any sweet potato that is showing signs of decay.

After purchasing the sweet potatoes store in a cool, dry well-ventilated area and use within a week or two or buying. Do not refrigerate.

How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes

1. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then use a sharp knife to slice a bit off the potato on one side so it sits evenly on the cutting board.
2. Slice the potato into 1/2″ round slices and then slice each round into 1/2 inch chunks.
3. Spread the diced potatoes into a single layer on a half sheet pan, then drizzle olive oil over the top. Sprinkle the spices over the top of the potatoes, then toss to coat evenly.
4. Roast the sweet potatoes for 30 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip them on the baking sheet every 10 minutes while roasting so that they cook evenly.
5. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven once they are fork tender and golden brown around the edges. Serve immediately.

How to Store Leftover Roasted Sweet Potatoes

FRIDGE: If you have any leftovers, store them in an air tighter container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

FREEZER: Leftover roasted sweet potato cubes can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Reheat Roasted Sweet Potatoes

The best way to reheat leftovers is to spread them out on a sheet pan and warm them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes or until hot.
They can also be reheated in the microwave, but they will be a little more mushy.

Do you leave the skin on sweet potato when roasting?

It’s up to you! I prefer to peel my sweet potatoes for roasting because I like the texture and flavor of the potatoes without the skins. You don’t have to peel them and the skin is full of nutrients!

Should sweet potatoes be boiled before roasting?

For this recipe, it’s not necessary to parboil the sweet potatoes before roasting them. In some cases, you might want to parboil them if you want them to roast faster so it really depends on the recipe!

What to Serve with Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Serve this easy side dish with chicken like my cheesy bacon kale stuffed chicken. For a hearty meat and potatoes dinner, these roasted sweet potatoes go great with meatloaf or porcupine meatballs.

We also love them with Crock Pot honey ham and Instant Pot ribs. Or try them with grilled tenderloin – while the potatoes are in the oven you can use your grill to cook the tenderloin.

More Quick and Easy Side Dishes

I often get stuck in a rut with my side dishes, but it’s easy to mix them up! Here are a few of my go-to recipes to break out of the “norm”!

• Loaded Hasselback Potatoes – Baked potatoes thinly sliced and stuffed with cheese and bacon.
• Creamed Peas – Only five ingredients and 15 minutes for this easy side!
• Roasted Cauliflower – Quick and easy baked cauliflower with simple seasonings.
• Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes – a super-easy way to get crispy potatoes!
• Air Fryer Broccoli – Crispy roasted broccoli in minutes!

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Quick, easy oven roasted sweet potatoes are a healthy side dish with tons of flavor from a few simple seasonings.

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:30 minutes mins

Total:40 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 3 sweet potatoes
• ▢ 2 Tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 1 tsp garlic salt
• ▢ 2 tsp smoked paprika
• ▢ 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into ½’’ pieces. Place on half sheet pan. Pour olive oil over the potatoes and toss to cover the potatoes. Sprinkle seasonings on top of potatoes and toss until potatoes are seasoned.
• Spread potatoes out the potatoes so they are not overlapping. If they overlap you will steam them and not roast them.
• Place potatoes in an oven and bake for 30 minutes or until roasted to your desire. Flip potatoes ever 10 minutes during cooking.

Tips

Expert Tips for Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

• First, be sure to cut your potatoes into equal-sized pieces. I recommend cutting them into 1/2″ pieces because they will roast in 30 minutes. The bigger you cut them the longer it will take them to roast. If your diced sweet potatoes are all different sizes they won’t cook evenly – the small ones will burn before the bigger ones are done!
• Use the right amount of oil! For this recipe that serves four, I think 2 tablespoons of olive oil is the perfect amount. The oil gives the potatoes flavor but it also ensures that they don’t stick to the pan.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan. In order to roast, the potatoes need to release their moisture so be sure to give them plenty of space. If they are crowded together they will end up steaming and won’t turn crispy and golden.

How to pick a good sweet potato

Look for sweet potatoes that are firm with smooth skins that are even in color. Smaller sweet potatoes are sweeter and less starchy than larger ones and are great for roasting.

Do you leave the skin on sweet potato when roasting?

It’s up to you! I prefer to peel my sweet potatoes for roasting because I like the texture and flavor of the potatoes without the skins. You don’t have to peel them, though!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 149.18kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 20.32g (7%), Protein: 1.7g (3%), Fat: 7.19g (11%), Saturated Fat: 1.01g (6%), Sodium: 635.86mg (28%), Potassium: 351.38mg (10%), Fiber: 3.34g (14%), Sugar: 4.18g (5%), Vitamin A: 14324.87IU (286%), Vitamin C: 2.34mg (3%), Calcium: 29.25mg (3%), Iron: 0.81mg (5%)

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