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Best Ever Roasted Sweet Potatoes

 

These Best Ever Roasted Sweet Potatoes are caramelized at the edges, buttery-soft inside, and packed with cozy, irresistible flavor! Made with just a handful of ingredients, they’re the perfect side dish for any meal — hearty, wholesome, and anything but boring!!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for smoky flavor)

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

  • Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)

Instructions

 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) — high heat is the secret for those gorgeous crispy edges!

  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into even 1-inch pieces.

  3. Toss the cubes in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings you love.

  4. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Give them space to roast, not steam!

  5. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until beautifully caramelized on the outside and fork-tender inside.

  6. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and dig in!

Notes

 

  • No need to peel if you prefer keeping the skins — they crisp up and add extra nutrients.

  • Customize your seasoning! Try cayenne for a spicy kick, cinnamon for a sweeter version, or toss with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.

  • If your potatoes are too close together on the sheet, they’ll steam. Use two pans if needed to spread them out.

  • To reheat and revive crispiness, pop leftovers back in the oven or air fryer at high heat for a few minutes.

  • Author: cookspotlight
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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