These roasted sweet potatoes have crisp caramelized edges with soft insides. The recipe is simple and easy to make in less than 30 minutes. Perfect to serve as a side dish with main courses or in burritos and wraps.
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Roasting veggies is a great way to bring the natural sweetness of the vegetable, and that is especially true with sweet potato.
About this recipe
The recipe is very simple and easy to make. But, I highly recommend making these just before you are going to serve them. Because they taste absolutely delicious fresh out of the oven.
And, while it is true that you don't much to flavor sweet potato we do add a touch of garlic and oregano. Also, the best way to roast them is to cut them into 2-inch cubes and bake them on high heat
Unlike my other baked potato recipes, where I prefer to parboil my potatoes in the case of sweet potatoes, I find there is no need to parboil them. In addition, I like to peel my potatoes, but you can certainly wash them clean and leave them skin-on.
Ingredients and substitutes
- Sweet potatoes - I like red garnet or jeweled sweet potato. Also called 'yam' in some parts of the word. There are many varieties of sweet potatoes, I like to use the orange or red-skinned for roasting.
- Garlic - I like to use garlic powder as it does not burn on the potatoes. But, you can also use fresh but I find they tend to burn easily in the oven.
- Paprika - Today, I am using sweet smoked paprika. But, spicy hot cayenne is also delicious.
- Oregano - Just a little sprinkle of dried herbs can make a huge difference. And, you can also use thyme or rosemary.
Step by step instructions
- Preheat the oven at 390 F / 200 C.
- Peel all the potatoes using a vegetable peeler and place them in water.
- Then, use a sturdy cutting board and chef's knife to cut each of them into one-inch cubes (see video).
Tip - Cut the potatoes in similar sizes so they cook evenly. You can also make them 1-inch cubes instead of 2-inch. But, don't make them smaller than 1-inch as they will get mashed in the cooking process. - Next, place the potatoes in a bowl and add the olive oil, turning them so each is well coated in the oil.
- Sprinkle the potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Tossing them so they are well coated.
- Brush an unlined baking tray with the remaining olive oil. Pour over the potatoes and spread them evenly.
Tip - A lined baking tray creates steam from any residue moisture in the potatoes. But, an unlined baking tray dries out all the excess moisture encouraging those crispy edges.
- Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes turning them every 15 minutes to roast evenly on all sides.
- Then, remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
These garlic roasted sweet potatoes are best as soon as they are made. But, leftover will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
I find fresh garlic can burn in the oven, so I prefer to use garlic powder or garlic olive oil instead. But, if you do use fresh garlic, I recommend chopping it fine so it coats the potato well.
Since we use a few extra tablespoons of oil for encouraging crispiness, I like to use a good quality olive oil.
You can use spices such as cumin, coriander, curry powder, or cayenne. You can also use dried herbs like rosemary and thyme or parsley and cilantro.
You can serve this as a side for any dinner especially with meat dishes like my roast beef, leg of lamb, standing roast ribs, roast chicken.
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) Sweet potatoes
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder (or less)
- ½ teaspoon Paprika sweet, smoked
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Parsley finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 400 F / 200 C.
- Peel all the potatoes using a vegetable peeler and place them in water.
- Then, use a sturdy cutting board and chef's knife to cut each of them into one-inch cubes (see video).Tip- Cut the potatoes in similar sizes so they cook evenly. You can also make them 2-inch cubes instead of 1-inch. But, don't make them smaller than 1-inch as they will get mashed in the cooking process.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl and add the olive oil, turning them so each is well coated in the oil.
- Sprinkle the potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and oregano. Tossing them so they are well coated.
- Brush an unlined baking tray with the remaining olive oil. Pour over the potatoes and spread them evenly.Tip - A lined baking tray creates steam from any residue moisture in the potatoes. But, an unlined baking tray dried out all the excess moisture encouraging those crispy edges.
- Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes turning them every 15 minutes to roast evenly on all sides.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve immediately.
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Neli Howard
sweet potatoes are ALWAYS my go to side dish! These look incredibly easy and delicious! I’ve yet to see a recipe like this! Wonderful post.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Neli.I hope you try it.
Jovita
Roasted sweet potatoes are my favorite! They are great with literally any meal or on their own. Thank you for the recipe!
Veena Azmanov
You are welcome Jovita
Charla
We love eating roasted sweet potatoes but I usually pair them with plantain. They make the perfect dish to almost any main meal.
Veena Azmanov
I agree Charla.
Romina
Roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely!!
Lily
I am always looking for good sweet potato recipes, and this is one of them! The caramelization from the oven roast gives a completely different flavor profile than cooking the sweet potatoes in water. And the seasoning for these potatoes is just perfect.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Lily. These definitely are perfect with anything.