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The Ultimate Crispy Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Perfect Texture Every Time

A pile of perfectly seasoned and caramelized roasted sweet potato cubes on a white plate.
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Learn the best way to roast sweet potatoes to achieve crispy edges and a tender inside. This easy sweet potato side dish uses simple seasoning for caramelized flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for color and depth)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Position the rack in the center of the oven.
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes well under running water. You can peel them or leave the skin on; leaving the skin on adds texture.
  3. Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes. Uniform size helps them cook evenly.
  4. Place the sweet potato cubes in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the bowl. Toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated with oil and spices.
  6. Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary. Overcrowding steams the potatoes instead of roasting them, preventing crispness.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Roast for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and use a spatula to flip the sweet potatoes. This helps all sides brown.
  9. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are deeply golden brown, caramelized on the edges, and easily pierced with a fork.
  10. Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a healthy roasted vegetables side dish.

Notes

  • For extra sweetness, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • If you prefer rounds instead of cubes, slice the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick rounds and adjust the roasting time slightly.
  • To get the best crispy sweet potatoes recipe results, make sure the oil is evenly distributed and the potatoes have space on the sheet pan.

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