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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

How to make the best oven roasted sweet potatoes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword sweet potato
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 221kcal
Author Emma Chapman

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar brown
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Peel and rinse off the potatoes. Then, cut into bite-sized cubes.
  • Place on a baking sheet in one layer. If they don’t fit, use a second baking sheet. 
  • Drizzle the oil over the top. 
  • Sprinkle on the seasonings and sugar.
  • Toss so everything gets well coated.
  • Roast at 425°F for 30 minutes. Halfway through, flip the sweet potato pieces.

Notes

  • You can use other baking oils, like coconut oil or even butter if you prefer.
  • Herbs that go well with sweet potatoes include: rosemary, cilantro, parsley, and thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 24067IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg