Description
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy side dish, featuring tender sweet potato cubes seasoned with smoky spices and roasted to golden perfection. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and oven roasting to achieve a crispy outside and soft inside, making it a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 1½ pounds sweet potatoes (peeled or unpeeled, diced into ¾-inch cubes)
Seasonings & Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and dice the sweet potatoes into even ¾-inch cubes. Pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure they roast up crispy.
- Season: In a large bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and kosher salt until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, taking care not to overcrowd them. Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through cooking, until the edges are crisp and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the roasted sweet potatoes from the oven and serve hot. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Notes
- Patting the potatoes dry before seasoning helps achieve a crispy texture.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even roasting and crispiness.
- Flipping the potatoes halfway through roasting promotes even browning.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro and lime juice for an optional fresh garnish.
- Sweet potatoes can be roasted with skins on or off, based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
