Description
Learn how to roast sweet potatoes in the oven for a simple and delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon paprika or cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into even-sized cubes or wedges.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any optional spices in a bowl.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For crispier results, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- Check for doneness with a fork—softness means they’re ready.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted sweet potatoes, oven roasted sweet potatoes, easy sweet potato recipe