Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Caramelized cubes of sweet potato roasted with olive oil and aromatic spices for a crisp finish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - approximately 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes

→ Seasonings & Oils

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Set your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared sheet, ensuring adequate spacing to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown, caramelized, and tender.
05 - Serve hot as a side dish or incorporate into salads, grain bowls, or tacos.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These roast up golden and crispy on the outside while staying creamy inside, creating the perfect texture contrast that makes you want to eat way more than one serving.
  • The spice blend is warm and earthy without being spicy, so it works with almost any meal or cuisine you're putting together.
  • Honestly, the whole thing takes less time than scrolling through your phone, and your kitchen will smell incredible the entire time.
02 -
  • The biggest mistake is crowding the pan because you think you're saving time, but you'll actually end up steaming them instead of roasting them, which ruins everything.
  • Cut your potatoes to roughly the same size so they roast at the same speed and don't end up with some pieces nearly raw and others falling apart.
03 -
  • Pat the sweet potatoes dry with a paper towel before tossing them in oil, because any extra moisture gets in the way of crisping.
  • Use a convection setting if your oven has one, because moving air is what creates those golden edges that make this whole thing worth making.
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