Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Name: Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 sweet potatoes; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic salt; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground pepper

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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!

If you need a quick, easy and healthy side dish look no further than these Roasted Sweet Potatoes! Seasoned, crispy and tender sweet potatoes are probably one of my most favorite weeknight side dishes.

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 roasted potatoes go with practically any main dish – we love them with Parmesan Crusted Chicken and Air Fryer Chicken Legs!

Why this recipe works!

The prep is quick. Just dice the sweet potatoes, toss them with oil and seasoning and pop them in the oven!
Within 30 minutes they’re hot and 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.

Photo collage on how to make roasted sweet potatoes

Ingredients Needed

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Sweet potatoes
Olive oil
Garlic salt
Smoked paprika
Ground pepper

Steps to Prepare

Prep the potatoes – peel and cut the potatoes into 1/2″ pieces. Spread the diced potatoes on a half sheet pan.
Season the sweet potatoes – drizzle the olive oil over the top of the potatoes. Sprinkle the spices over the top and then toss the potatoes to coat them evenly in the oil and spices. Spread the potatoes into an even layer (they should have space between them so they don’t steam).
Roast the potatoes – roast the sweet potatoes for 30 minutes at 425 degrees F. Flip them over every ten minutes while they’re roasting so they cook evenly.

How to cut a sweet potato for roasting

You will need a sharp knife to cut the potatoes!
Peel your potatoes (or not if you like the skin!)
First, slice off a bit of the potato on one side so it will sit on the cutting board without rolling over. This will make it much easier (and safer!) to slice the potato.
Slice the potato into 1/2″ round slices.
Slice each round into 1/2″ pieces.

Expert Tips!

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 peel sweet potatoes?

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!

Do the sweet potatoes need to be parboiled?

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 do you eat sweet potatoes with?

Serve this easy side dish with chicken like my Cheesy Bacon Kale Stuffed Chicken.
For a hearty meat and potatoes dinner, Roasted Sweet Potatoes go great with Meatloaf, too!
We also love them with Crock Pot Honey Ham and Instant Pot Ribs which are both delicious and easy dinners.
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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