Description
Learn how to cook sweet potatoes in the oven for a crispy, fluffy, and delicious side dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into even-sized cubes, about 1 inch each.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your crispy, fluffy, and delicious sweet potatoes!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the sweet potato cubes in water for 30 minutes before roasting, then dry thoroughly.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning to your taste; try adding cumin or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Serve as a side dish, in salads, or as a healthy snack!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 41
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 4
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