Description
Learn how to make perfectly crispy roasted sweet potatoes with this easy recipe. These naturally sweet and crunchy bites are a delicious side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes for even roasting.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss until well coated.
- Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch.
- Roast for 25 minutes. Stir or flip the potatoes.
- Continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, until edges are crispy and caramelized.
- Remove from oven, season if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not crowd the pan; use multiple baking sheets if doubling the recipe. Crowding causes steaming, not crisping.
- For ultra crispy edges, let the sweet potatoes cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Try a light sprinkle of cornstarch before roasting for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg