Description
These Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with a variety of main dishes. With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, these sweet potatoes are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast sweet potatoes: Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, don’t overcrowd the pan — use two baking sheets if needed.
- These sweet potatoes make a great side dish for roasted meats, grain bowls, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
