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    Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Apr 23, 2018 · Modified: Feb 2, 2022 by Alyssa · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy oven roasted sweet potatoes make the BEST healthy side dish. With simple prep, these seasoned sweet potatoes feature a well-rounded blend of pantry staples that pairs well with a wide range of main dishes and cuisines.

    Roasted sweet potato cubes on a metal sheet pan.

    If I told you that every time I make these seasoned oven roasted sweet potatoes, I inevitably end up eating them cold from the fridge for breakfast the next day, do I need to tell you anything else?

    Reasons to Love These Potatoes

    • A blend of simple pantry staple seasonings provides a warmly spiced (not spicy) blend that pairs with the sweet potato so well.
    • The prep is incredibly straight-forward: simply cut up potatoes, toss with oil and spices, and roast in the oven, flipping once.
    • These roasted sweet potatoes work beyond just a side dish. They're delicious added to an egg scramble or breakfast burrito and on tacos, salads, or rice/grain bowls.

    Recipe Ingredients

    As long as you have sweet potatoes on hand, you'll likely have all of the ingredients you need to make this recipe right in the pantry.

    Labeled roasted sweet potato ingredients on a marble board.
    • Oil: Olive oil is my pick here, but melted ghee can also work. You can also use another higher-heat, relatively neutral-flavored oil such as grapeseed or canola.
    • Salt: Note this recipe calls for kosher salt. If all you have is table salt, reduce to the amount used to a heaping quarter teaspoon.
    • Cinnamon: I'm not a big fan of sweet sweet potatoes (you know, the Thanksgiving-marshmallow-casserole kind) so don't worry that cinnamon will tip these roasted sweet potatoes recipe into "sweet" territory. Cinnamon's warmth plays off of the coriander, cumin, and paprika so well.

    This basic recipe can really be used as a guideline and leaves plenty of room for experimentation. Add/subtract seasonings in line with your preferences, mess with the quantities (more/less) as you like, etc.

    Of course some occasions call for just salt, pepper, and a little garlic powder, but if I'm looking for fully seasoned sweet potatoes? I come right to this recipe.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. Cut each sweet potato into cubes about three-quarters to one-inch in width.
    • A sweet potato on a cutting board cut into sections.
    • A sweet potato section cut into one-inch chunks.
    1. Add them to a bowl and toss with the oil and seasonings.
    • Sweet potato cubes in a mixing bowl topped with dry seasoning.
    • Seasoned cubes of sweet potato in a bowl with a spatula.
    1. Add them to a rimmed sheet pan and roast until browned to your liking. Give them a flip halfway through so they cook evenly.
    • Raw sweet potato cubes on a sheet pan.
    • Roasted sweet potato chunks on a sheet pan.

    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • You'll want to use your largest rimmed baking sheet here so as not to crowd in the sweet potatoes. The one you see in these pics is 13" x 18" aluminum (affiliate link) and never warps in the oven.
    • If your pans are on the smaller side, it would be better to divide the potatoes over two pans than crowd them into one. Squishing them in risks air not being able to circulate around each piece, leading to them steaming rather than roasting up nice and brown.

    Related Recipes

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    If you’ve enjoyed this recipe, I’d love for you to leave a star rating in the recipe card and/or a comment review below!

    Well-roasted sweet potato cubes on a sheet pan.

    Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Easy oven roasted sweet potatoes make the BEST healthy side dish. With simple prep, these seasoned sweet potatoes feature a well-rounded blend of pantry staples that pairs well with a wide range of main dishes and cuisines.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 12 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 47 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 93kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and peeled
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon paprika
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
    • Scrub the sweet potatoes, peel them, and cut them into equal cubes between ¾- to 1-inch wide.
    • Add the sweet potato cubes to a mixing bowl, then pour in the olive oil and add the dry seasonings. Stir to coat the sweet potatoes evenly with the oil and seasonings.Pour all onto a large baking sheet (or two), taking care to arrange potatoes in a single layer.
    • Pour out the seasoned sweet potatoes onto a large rimmed sheet pan, using two pans if needed so that each potato cube has a bit of space around it. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden-browned around the edges, flipping the potatoes halfway through.

    Notes

    Ingredient Notes
    Oil: Melted ghee is another good option to use here. You can also go with a neutrally-flavored, higher-heat friendly oil such as grapeseed and canola oils.
    Salt: If using table salt, consider reducing the amount used to a heaping quarter-teaspoon.
    Seasonings: Do adjust the seasonings as you like, both the ones used and their quantities.
    Recipe Notes
    • Use your largest rimmed sheet pan for this recipe as you don't want to crowd the pan and risk the sweet potato cubes steaming and not roasting up nice and golden-brown. If you don't have a large enough pan, split up the potatoes between two pans and switch the oven racks they're on when you flip the potatoes halfway through cook time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.2g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 4.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3.8g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

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    Comments

    1. Annie @Maebells says

      August 14, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      Ohh! I love this! We eat sweet potatoes a lot but this is a totally different flavor combo than I am used to. It sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:36 pm

        Thanks Annie!! We haven't eaten sweet potatoes this 'spiced up' before but it was a total winner in our book!

        Reply
    2. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      August 14, 2014 at 8:03 am

      Oooo, I love the idea of the ancho chili powder addition. And you know that Sriracha doesn't scare me either! 🙂 Alyssa, I have to tell you...when I make these, I AM eating them for breakfast. In my PJs. Hahaha! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:35 pm

        Haha I was thinking of you Kristi with the spice factor!! Double (or triple, or quadruple...) that sriracha! Shake on that cayenne!! These potatoes are most definitely pajama worthy! And thanks for the pin! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Zainab says

      August 13, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      The spices in this just take these to a whole new level!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:33 pm

        Thanks Zainab! The more spices the better in this case!

        Reply
    4. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

      August 13, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Yum, love roasted sweet potatoes! So glad you found them just in time and they sound awesome with all those spices 🙂

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:33 pm

        Thanks Kelly! Those spices definitely add a 'kick' to them. So good!

        Reply
    5. Francesca @ Love.Bake.Read says

      August 13, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Oh my gosh, I'm totally guilty of eating sweet potatoes cold right out of the fridge. They are the BEST, right?! And mashed sweet potatoes with a bit of brown sugar and cinnamon...another fave. Delish!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:32 pm

        Thanks Francesca! SO GOOD!! Haha cold from the fridge is seriously underrated in the case of sweet potatoes! I will totally try them mashed soon - they sound great! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Monica says

      August 13, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      I'm addicted to sweet potatoes and I love how you spiced these roasted ones up! I roast mine like this and love them in a salad...I just find myself picking the sweet potatoes out and going for them first. They really are good the next day, if there are any leftovers!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:31 pm

        Thanks Monica! Ooh I bet they would taste DELICIOUS added to a salad!! You've given me inspiration for my next batch haha. 🙂

        Reply
    7. marcie says

      August 13, 2014 at 11:53 am

      Thank goodness you found those sweet potatoes in time! I LOVE what you did with them with all of those spices too -- they sounds amazing! Pinning. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:30 pm

        Oh I was so happy I found them in the nick of time, Marcie! I would have been bummed to have wasted them. These spices are seriously addictive (as evidenced by my morning snacking straight from the fridge!) And thanks for the pin! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      August 13, 2014 at 4:05 am

      i do love sweet potato! these bites look delicious.. love all the spice flavourings!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:28 pm

        Thank you Thalia! I love all those spices paired together, too. A great savory combination!

        Reply
    9. Ashley says

      August 12, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      Sweet potatoes for life!! haha they are one of my favorites! And I LOVE all the spices and flavors you have going on here. I sadly just used my last sweet potatoes - guess it's time to head to the store!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:28 pm

        I think I'd eat sweet potatoes daily if we didn't ever run out! I feel like every time I prepare them that way becomes my favorite haha

        Reply
    10. Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says

      August 12, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      Sweet potatoes my favourite. These roasted sweet potatoes look so delicuous.. I want a bowlful of these amazing snack right about now. 😀

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:27 pm

        Thanks Arpita! I'm wishing we still had some around. They were totally addictive!

        Reply
    11. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

      August 12, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Alyssa, I've lived in my current house going on two years and I still can't get my pantry organized. I really don't like it. It is deep, narrow and everything is hard to find. You have a system let me know. I need help!
      Sweet potatoes are my favorite potato. Spicy oven roasted sound amazing! I'd be eating these non-stop!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:26 pm

        Haha that does sound like a challenging pantry environment, Cindy. Our ceilings are really high, which isn't something to complain about, except that a good portion of our pantry shelves are too high for me to reach standing on the ground (and I'm "average" height - 5'6). We actually have a step ladder we keep near the kitchen haha. Those sweet potatoes were stored on a tall shelf and I couldn't even see the bag when looking up. That's the last perishable item we put up there!

        Reply
    12. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

      August 12, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      I have only recently discovered cinnamon on sweet potatoes, but it is amazing, isn't it!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:22 pm

        Dannii, cinnamon on sweet potatoes was a new discovery for me, too. You're so right - AMAZING!!

        Reply
    13. Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says

      August 12, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      This is one of my FAV snacks! Love the spices you used Alyssa!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:22 pm

        Thank you Jessica! LOVE sweet potatoes!

        Reply
    14. Lynette says

      August 12, 2014 at 11:33 am

      I love sweet potatoes! This recipe is healthy and delicious, a perfect combination. You mom is so cool and thoughtful! Great post today!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:21 pm

        Haha - my mom is pretty cool if I do say so myself! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Deb says

      August 12, 2014 at 11:27 am

      Adore that the sweet potatoes were rescued from total demise and turned into a luscious treat! I'm dreaming of serving these marvelous beauties with eggs and kale.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        August 14, 2014 at 10:21 pm

        Thanks Deb - it was a close call! And these potatoes would be delicious paired with eggs and kale. Thank you for the great idea! 🙂

        Reply
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