Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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These savory roasted sweet potatoes are easy to make with 6 ingredients in 40 minutes! Oven roasted sweet potatoes are a simple & healthy side dish everyone loves!

 Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes garnisehd with parsley

Many people associate sweet potatoes with spices like cinnamon, or sweet dishes like sweet potato casserole or sweet potato soup. Well, today I want to introduce you to these savory roasted sweet potatoes!

I make these oven roasted sweet potatoes so often, I can’t believe it has taken me eight years to actually share this recipe. But it’s because they are my go-to side dish when I am short on time and need to add a healthy starch to our main dishes in a hurry.

In this roasted sweet potatoes recipe, cubed sweet potatoes are tossed in olive oil and a simple spice blend. Then, they are baked until they are perfectly crisp on the outside and soft in the center. They’re so delicious you will definitely want seconds!

up close photo of  Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Ingredients & Substitutions

labeled ingredients in this  Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe
  • Sweet Potatoes. You can use yams, or purple or white sweet potatoes. Or, try this oven roasted potatoes recipe.
  • Olive Oil. Any neutral oil works well including avocado or canola oil.
  • Smoked Paprika. Regular (not smoked) paprika is a good substitute.
  • Garlic Powder. I don’t recommend substitutes for garlic powder.
 Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes on a serving plate

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes

Begin by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F. Then, grease a large baking sheet (21โ€ x 15โ€) generously with olive oil, set aside.

two photos showing How to Roast Sweet Potatoes - greasing the pan

Then, combine the spices in a small bowl and set them aside.

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes - spice mixture

Next, cut the sweet potatoes into ยฝโ€ cubes and put them in a large mixing bowl.

Size Matters

The thickness/size of the sweet potatoes will greatly affect baking time. Smaller sweet potatoes will cook faster.

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes - cubed and peeled sweet potatoes in a bowl

Once in the mixing bowl, pour ยผ cup olive oil over the sweet potatoes and stir until they are evenly coated. 

two photos showing How to Roast Sweet Potatoes - adding olive oil

Then, sprinkle the spice mixture over the potatoes and stir until evenly distributed.

two photos showing How to Roast Sweet Potatoes - adding spice mixture

Next, spread the oiled & seasoned sweet potatoes evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

two photos showing How to Roast Sweet Potatoes - spreading into an even layer on a baking sheet

Then, bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stir, and bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown

two photos showing How to Roast Sweet Potatoes - stirring halfway through roasting

Once the sweet potatoes are golden brown, remove them from the oven and serve.

two photos showing roasted sweet potatoes on a baking sheet

Serve

The oven roasted sweet potatoes warm, garnished with fresh herbs of your choice (if desired). We often serve them with our favorite dinner or breakfast recipes, here are some suggestions:

 Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes on a serving plate with a spoon

Store/Freeze

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Reheat in the oven set to warm to make them crispy again! Or in the microwave.

a fork taking a bite of  Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe FAQS

Should you season sweet potatoes before or after roasting?

Season them before roasting so the flavors adhere to the oil and potatoes and make a flavorful crispy exterior.

Why are my roasted sweet potatoes not crispy?

Make sure to bake them in a single layer on the baking sheet to make them crispy and stir once during baking.

Should sweet potatoes be soaked before roasting?

You can soak the sweet potatoes in cold water then drain them, but it’s not necessary and I never do it!

 Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes garnished with parsley

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Laura
These savory roasted sweet potatoes are easy to make with 6 ingredients in 40 minutes! Oven roasted sweet potatoes are a simple & healthy side dish everyone loves!
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 158
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet (21โ€ x 15โ€) generously with olive oil. Set aside.
  • Combine spices in a small bowl, set aside.
  • Cut sweet potatoes into ยฝโ€ cubes and put them in a large mixing bowl.*
  • Pour ยผ cup olive oil over the sweet potatoes, stir until they are evenly coated.
  • Sprinkle the salt pepper, paprika and garlic powder over the potatoes and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Spread the sweet potatoes evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, stir, and bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

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Notes

* Note: the thickness/size of the sweet potatoes will greatly affect baking time.
Ingredient Substitution Notes
  • Sweet Potatoes. You can use yams, or purple or white sweet potatoes. Or, try this oven roasted potatoes recipe.
  • Olive Oil. Any neutral oil works well including avocado or canola oil.
  • Smoked Paprika. Regular (not smoked) paprika is a good substitute.
  • Garlic Powder. I don’t recommend substitutes for garlic powder.
Store/Freeze
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the oven set to warm to make them crispy again! Or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16119IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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