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The caramelized exterior and soft interior of these roasted sweet potatoes is perfection. Drizzle them with maple syrup for extra sweetness. They are the perfect side dish for any meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
This recipe make me a sweet potato fan!
Easy to Make. The recipe requires a bit of chopping but then all you have to do is toss them in oil and seasoning and bake!
Savory and Sweet. The sweet potato has a natural sweetness which is enhanced by the roasting and if you want a bit more sweet I love to drizzle with some maple syrup. The sweetness is perfectly balanced by the salt and seasonings that you add.
Delicious anytime. This dish can be served at breakfast or at dinner. It is the perfect side dish anytime.
Ingredients Needed
- Sweet Potatoes
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Fresh Thyme
- Maple Syrup
How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Peel sweet potatoes if desired. Cut the potato into 1/2-3/4 inch wide discs. Cut each disc into 1/2-3/4 inch pieces.
- Place sweet potato cubes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Don’t crowd your potatoes on the baking sheet – they will cook better with air circulation around them. If you need to, use two baking sheets.
- Season with salt, pepper and dried thyme. You can use fresh or dried thyme, use half the amount of dried thyme. You can add in any additional seasoning you like. Toss to coat.
- Put into a 425 degrees F oven. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes. or until desired doneness. You want them fork tender.
- Serve as is or I like to drizzle them with real maple syrup while they are still warm.
Tips from leigh Anne
- When cutting sweet potatoes, start by cutting it into half inch round discs. Then cut each disc into 1/2 inch cubes. Making the pieces the same size with ensure even cooking of the potato.
- Spread out the sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet as much as possible. They will get crisper if they aren’t touching other potatoes.
- Toss every 10-15 minutes while roasting to prevent burning.
- Peeling the potatoes is optional but I prefer them peeled.
- Top the roasted sweet potatoes with some crispy bacon for even more flavor.
- Add additional seasonings such as cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder or parsley.
- You can substitute yams or butternut squash for the sweet potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of oil should I use for roasting vegetables?
If you are going to be roasting or heating the oil you should use an oil with a higher smoke point. I prefer olive oil for roasting. Vegetable oil, avocado oil and canola oil can also be used, but don’t have as much flavor as olive oil.
What is the best way to store leftover roasted sweet potatoes?
Keep them stored in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They will soften up as they sit in the refrigerator.
Reheat them in the microwave, a pan on the stovetop or the airfryer
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Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper
- 2-3 Tbsp maple syrup
- olive oil
Instructions
- Peel, slice and cube sweet potatoes. Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, with space between them.
- Drizzle olive oil over sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh or dried thyme
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 30 minutes. Tossing every 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with maple syrup to taste and toss to coat.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Tips & Notes:
- When cutting sweet potatoes, start by cutting it into half inch round discs. Then cut each disc into 1/2 inch cubes. Making the pieces the same size with ensure even cooking of the potato.
- Spread out the sweet potatoes as much as possible. They will get crisper if they aren’t touching other potatoes.
- Toss every 10-15 minutes while roasting to prevent burning.Â
- Peeling the potatoes is optional but I prefer them peeled.Â
- Top the roasted sweet potatoes with some crispy bacon for even more flavor. Add additional seasonings such as cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder or parsley.
- You can substitute yams or butternut squash for the sweet potatoes.
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Erin says
Great looking recipe! When do you add the thyme? I didn’t see that step included in the directions. Thanks!
Leigh Anne says
SOrry about that – I add it in with the bacon. I fixed the recipe.
Tracy says
I was looking for a new way to make sweet potatoes for thanksgiving.. This is a great way!! I was thinking of adding some pecans to it also, little crunch. But was wondering if I can pre-make this and rewarm for the day? Too many other things in oven to try to do it just before serving meal.
Leigh Anne says
Pecans would be wonderful. If you were going to cook then ahead I would undercook them a bit so they don’t get too mushy
Joanna H says
I’m hoping to try these soon, what would you pair them with for a meat?
Leigh Anne says
Joanna, Yes, we eat them with everything, beef, chicken turkey. So yummy!