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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Published: May 3, 2021 | Updated: February 20, 2023 | By: Jordan

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These oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes are perfectly crispy and completely irresistible. Seasoned to perfection; this side dish is a crowd pleaser.

This Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe is so easy to make, you’ll be making it over and over again! They’re perfectly caramelized and crispy on the outside with a pillowy soft inside.

So make extra, because you’ll be going back for seconds!

roasted sweet potatoes in a white bowl with gold spoon

If you enjoyed these potatoes, you don’t want to miss my BBQ Chicken Baked Sweet Potatoes and Mexican Sweet Potatoes.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Get ready to fall in LOVE! This super easy sheet pan Roasted Sweet Potato recipe is going to be a family favorite!

These potatoes are perfectly seasoned and have the most incredible flavor; bound to satisfy any potato craving.

Sweet potatoes may be very popular in the Fall however, these potatoes can be enjoyed anytime of year. They are also versatile and go with so many different proteins.

While I love a good sweet potato casserole, or mashed sweet potatoes, oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes take the cake for me. The combination of crisp and soft is one of my favorites. It’s almost like the adult version of sweet potato fries, and I’m here for it!

roasted sweet potatoes on a baking sheet with wooden turner

Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Ingredients

Potatoes: for this recipe, I used sweet potatoes (with the skin on) cut into 1/2 inch cubes.

Herbs & spices: Kosher salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder

cubed sweet potatoes in a glass bowl with a wooden spoon, seasoning, and oil

The secret ingredient: sprinkling light brown sugar over the potatoes just before baking with gives them a delicious caramelization and crispy finish.

*For a detailed list of ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.

How to make Roasted Sweet Potatoes

1. Prepare the seasoning. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. Slice the sweet potatoes. Slice the potato into 1/2 inch thick rounds, then into 1/2 inch equal sized cubes.

how to make roasted sweet potatoes

3. Season the sweet potatoes. Toss sweet potato cubes in olive oil, then add seasoning and toss to coat.

4. Roast the sweet potatoes. Place the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet with about a half-inch in between each one. Sprinkle with a pinch of brown sugar. Roast for 15 minutes, toss and continue roasting for 10-15 mins until golden brown and crispy.

Tip!

Cook times may very based on size; check on your potatoes about every 5 minutes after the first 15 minutes of roasting.

How to cut a Sweet Potato For Roasting

I recommend cutting your sweet potato into cubes, however, you can cut them into whichever shape you prefer. Bite sized things are my jam, so I really enjoy the cubes!

cutting a sweet potato
  • Peel the potato (optional).
  • Start by cutting off the ends of the sweet potato.
  • Thinly slice off one side of the potato to create a flat surface for sturdier cutting.
  • Starting at one end, slice the potato into rounds and then cut into equal sized cubes.

Tip!

I did not peel my potatoes. This is just a personal preference and won’t affect the way the potatoes cook.

How to get Crispy Sweet Potatoes

In my not so humble opinion, crispy potatoes are the BEST potatoes! To ensure you get crispy potatoes make sure you give the potatoes plenty of space on the pan.

Space will allow the outside of the potatoes to get crispy instead of steamy and mushy.

I like to roast my potatoes right on the baking sheet, without foil, because it can actually prevent your potatoes from crisping.

roasted sweet potatoes in a bowl with a pink napkin

Questions You Might Have

Is it better to roast or boil sweet potatoes?

It’s really a personal preference. Boiling sweet potatoes will make them soft and tender and roasting sweet potatoes will give you a tender inside with a crispy outside.

Why are my roasted sweet potatoes mushy?

If you don’t allow enough space on the pan your potatoes will become steamy and mushy instead of caramelized and crispy. Make sure you are using a large enough pan to space out your potatoes.

Do you need to blanch sweet potatoes before roasting?

It’s not necessary. If you want to you can, however, I do not because it adds additional steps, dishes, and time to the process.

Should you peel sweet potatoes?

This is truly personal preference. Some people like the skin and others do not. I like to leave it on because it only ends up on a few sweet potato cubes and removing it only adds an additional step.

More Potato Recipes To Try

  • Air Fryer Potatoes
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Crispy Smashed Potatoes Nachos
  • Mushroom Hasselback Potato Gratin
  • Breakfast Sweet Potato Toast
  • Pesto Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
  • Roasted Garlic Potatoes

What to Serve With Sweet Potatoes

There are so many ways to serve Roasted Sweet Potatoes. Lately, I’ve been on a power bowl kick and have been adding them in, like in these Roasted Sweet Potato Bowls.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes are perfectly crispy and completely irresistible. Seasoned to perfection; this side dish is a crowd pleaser.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oven roasted sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes
Servings: 4
Calories: 251kcal
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Author: Jordan

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450° F. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Slice the potato into 1/2 inch thick rounds, then into 1/2 inch equal sized cubes.
  • Toss sweet potatoes in olive oil, then add seasoning and toss to coat.
  • Place the seasoned sweet potatoes on a baking sheet with about a half-inch in between each one. Sprinkle with a pinch of brown sugar. Roast for 15 minutes, toss and continue roasting for 10-15 mins until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 24371IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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Published: May 3, 2021 Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables

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  1. Michelle

    May 26, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    One of my favorite things to eat! These are perfection

    Reply
  2. Deirdre

    May 26, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    I could never get my sweet potatoes to crisp up before, but thanks to you that problem has finally been solved!

    Reply
  3. Tara

    May 26, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yum! I love that golden color on the sweet potatoes and the addition of all the spices. The texture sounds incredible too!

    Reply
  4. Claudia Lamascolo

    May 26, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    This is my favorite side dish and I make it often delicious!

    Reply
  5. Leanne

    November 21, 2022 at 11:09 am

    Are they spicy or just flavorful? Sounds great. Just thinking of the grandkids. Thanks!

    Reply
    • JZ Eats

      November 21, 2022 at 11:16 am

      They’re just flavorful but you can omit the chili powder just in case for the little ones! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Diane Catanzaro

    March 8, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    These potatoes are quite delectable!

    Reply

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