Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delicious, versatile side dish that can go with almost any meal! Their natural sweetness, combined with savory seasonings and a crunchy exterior, makes them a favorite for weekday breakfasts or dinners!
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The Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These roasted sweet potatoes have the perfect balance of bold flavor and irresistible crispiness! The key to making the best roasted sweet potatoes is seasoning them with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper, and then baking them at a high temperature so that they get caramelized on the outside and soft on the inside!
As long as you flip them a few times while baking, these will be the absolute best sweet potatoes you have ever made. I can eat these potatoes with almost anything, and at any time of the day. They are a great option for meal prepping at the beginning of the week and complementing all of your favorite meals!
Ingredients Needed
- Sweet Potatoes: Choose firm, medium or large sweet potatoes. I peel them for this roasted sweet potatoes recipe, but you can leave the skin on if you prefer as long as you scrub them well before dicing!
- Olive Oil: To give the sweet potatoes a perfectly crispy and caramelized exterior.
- Garlic Powder & Onion Powder: Both of these spices add a savory depth that balances out the sweetness that comes naturally from the potatoes!
- Paprika: Paprika adds a gentle warmth and a hint of smokiness!
- Salt & Pepper: To taste.
How to Make Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet, set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl combine diced sweet potatoes, seasonings and olive oil.
- Combine: Toss to combine. Make sure all the potatoes are coated in the oil and seasoning.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Spread out sweet potatoes into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes flip then bake for another 10-15 minutes flipping every 5 minutes or so (this will ensure crispy potatoes)
- Serve & Enjoy: Remove from the oven and let sit for a couple of minutes before serving!
Tips for Success
- Cut uniform pieces! I recommend dicing the sweet potato up into uniform, equally-sized pieces for even cooking. This will help prevent some pieces being burnt and others being undercooked.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Spread the sweet potatoes out in a single layer on the baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Overcrowding can cause the potatoes to steam rather than roast, resulting in a softer texture!
- Taste for seasoning after roasting. Immediately after you roast the sweet potatoes, taste one to see how the seasoning is. You can sprinkle on more salt and pepper after roasting if needed!
Serving Suggestions
- As a side dish: You can serve these roasted sweet potatoes as a delicious side dish alongside grilled chicken or lemon dill salmon!
- In a salad: Make these sweet potatoes for my satisfying harvest salad, or simply toss them with mixed greens, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and a balsamic vinaigrette!
- As a bowl base: Use these easy roasted sweet potatoes as the base to a lunch bowl! You can top them off with slow cooker carnitas and serve with a side of sliced avocado.
- For breakfast: These breakfast sweet potatoes can be served with a fried egg for a satisfying and nutritious breakfast!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these sweet potatoes in the air fryer?
Definitely! If you prefer to use the air fryer instead of the oven, you can follow my air fryer sweet potatoes recipe instead!
How long do roasted sweet potatoes last?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the oven or in a skillet over medium heat to retain their crispiness. Since these store well in the refrigerator, they are perfect to make for your weekly meal prep!
More Side Dish Recipes to Try
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Roasted Cauliflower
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Crispy Ranch Smashed Carrots
- Broccoli Cheddar Tots
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tso onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet, set aside.In a large bowl combine diced sweet potatoes, seasonings and olive oil.
- Toss to combine. Make sure all the potatoes are coated in the oil and seasoning.
- Spread out sweet potatoes into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes flip then bake for another 10-15 minutes flipping every 5 minutes or so (this will ensure crispy potatoes)Remove from the oven and let sit for a couple of minutes before serving!
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