Ingredients
Plain Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; Red Garnet or Jewel recommended)
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (use less if using table salt)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (firmly packed)
Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (use less if using table salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven – Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the sweet potatoes to perfection.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes – Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes for even cooking, making sure to handle about 2 pounds for each version.
- Toss plain sweet potatoes – For the plain version, place the cubed sweet potatoes on your largest sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil, sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1 tablespoon light brown sugar. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Toss seasoned sweet potatoes – For the seasoned version, spread the sweet potato cubes on the sheet pan, then add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon each of chili powder, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Toss well for even coverage.
- Arrange and roast – Spread the sweet potatoes out in a single even layer without overlapping, to avoid steaming. This allows them to roast properly and get crispy edges.
- Roast and flip – Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for 27 to 35 minutes total. Flip the potatoes every 10–15 minutes (approximately every 10 minutes recommended) to ensure even roasting on all sides.
- Check and serve – Once tender and golden with slightly caramelized edges, remove from oven. Serve warm as a delicious side dish or snack.
Notes
- Use Red Garnet or Jewel sweet potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure sweet potato pieces are spread in a single layer to avoid steaming and ensure proper caramelization.
- Adjust salt according to the type you use; sea salt is less salty by volume than table salt.
- The flip every 10-15 minutes promotes even cooking and browning.
- You can omit brown sugar from the plain version if you prefer less sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
