Description
These Best Ever Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish that’s perfect for any meal. The sweet potatoes are seasoned with a mix of spices and roasted to perfection, creating a dish that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2½ pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.
- Add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of chili flakes for a sweet or spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about ¾ cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
