EASY Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes - I Heart Naptime (2024)

These roasted sweet potatoes are easy to make with a few seasonings then just roast in the oven. They’re both sweet and savory and the perfect side dish from fall to spring!

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I’m going, to be honest, I used to not love sweet potatoes, but now I’m obsessed! Whether it’s this recipe, baked sweet potato fries, sweet potato casserole,or savory scalloped sweet potatoes, they are all so delicious!

These oven-roasted sweet potatoes make the perfect side dishfor any meal. Every January I do a Whole30 and these are on repeat every week. Not only are they healthy, but they’re perfectly crispy and caramelized.

What I love about roasting vegetables in the oven is that it pulls out all of the delicious natural flavors. We love serving them with roasted chicken and steak. They even make a great addition to Christmas dinner or a side dish for Thanksgiving.

Recipe Ingredients

This sweet potato recipe comes together in a flash and is a side everyone in the family will love. It is so easy to make with minimum ingredients!

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• Sweet potatoes: The main attraction of this dish. I like to peel the potatoes, but you can leave the peels on if you prefer.
• Olive oil: This gives something for the seasoning to stick to, adds flavor, and helps the potatoes caramelize a bit.
• Seasonings: You can play around with seasoning, but my standard is salt, pepper, and chili powder.

Favorite Seasonings

I like to keep it simple when adding the seasoning. Below is my go-to combination, however, I’ve also listed other sweet and spicy versions as well.

• Favorite combination: Olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, chili powder
• Sweet version: Mix in 1-2 Tablespoons brown sugar and omit the chili powder.
• Spicy version: Add 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
• Fresh herbs: Try adding finely chopped thyme, rosemary, or sage.
• Other spices to use: Italian seasoning, cumin, onion powder, rosemary, etc.

How to Cut Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes can be hard and have a dryer texture of the potato. They are easy to peel but do take a little bit extra time compared to a russet or red potato. Here are some quick tips to help you cut and cube each sweet potato.

1. Wash and peel the potatoes.
2. Cut off the ends and then slice into 3 large pieces or 1/2 inch rounds.
3. Cut each piece into 1/2-inch cubes.

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes

Roasting sweet potatoes is an easy and delicious side dish to add to almost any meal. They are soft, sweet, and savory! Grab a sheet pan and get ready to make the best roast sweet potatoes.

1. Preheat oven. Preheat oven to 425°F and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
2. Season the potatoes. Place on the baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
3. Bake in the oven. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Make sure to toss them halfway through so they don’t burn. You want the edges to caramelize to bring out the flavor. Then add more seasonings to taste and serve!

Roasting Tips

Roast your sweet potatoes until the outsides are golden brown and caramelized with just dark edges. Follow for more quick roasting tips for making the perfect sweet potatoes in the oven!

• Dice them into the same-sized pieces so that they’ll cook evenly in the oven. I like to have them cut into 1-inch cubes.
• Spray your baking sheet so that the potatoes don’t stick to the pan or you can use aluminum or parchment paper.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan so the veggies roast instead of steam.
• Flip halfway through baking so that they don’t burn.

Favorite Ways to Serve Them

Sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish that is loved by all! They have a{ sweet and savory flavor that blends with other dishes to make a complete meal. Try these main dishes for more dinners to make!

• Alongside main dishes like grilled chicken, pork tenderloin, or turkey meatloaf
• On top of a sweet potato salad or taco salad
• For breakfast with an omelet or scrambled eggs
• Mixed in a taco bowl
• As a snack with homemade fry sauce
• On top of a buddha bowl

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