Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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These super easy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a classic Thanksgiving side dish that everyone will reach for! Made with just 5 ingredients, this is the best roasted sweet potato recipe out there. Perfectly seasoned with cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt, they have an irresistible combo of salty and sweet!

Why You’ll Love These Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Brown sugar cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes are a big time favorite in my house. Here’s why I think they’ll be a huge hit in yours as well:

  • Crispy yet tender. The potatoes are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and delicious all over!
  • Sweet and salty. These sweet potatoes are cozily seasoned with cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt. You can also use honey instead, if you’d prefer.
  • Super easy. This cozy side dish cooks in 20-30 minutes with minimal effort. All you have to do is peel and cut your potatoes, add your seasonings, and throw them in the oven.
  • Goes with anything. You can serve roasted sweet potatoes with your Thanksgiving feast, or on the side of any weeknight dinner, really. Up to you!

What You’ll Need

You don’t need anything fancy for this recipe. These oven roasted sweet potatoes are wonderfully easy to make with a few kitchen staples. Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements!

  • Sweet potatoes – Peel your potatoes before you begin.
  • Olive oil – You can also use another oil like canola, if you like.
  • Light brown sugar – Feel free to substitute the brown sugar with fresh honey, if desired.
  • Ground cinnamon – If you’d rather make this recipe with your favorite herbs instead of brown sugar and cinnamon, you can do that, too!
  • Salt – Kosher salt, sea salt, and table salt all work.

How to Prepare & Cut Sweet Potatoes

Don’t forget to peel the skin off of your potatoes before you cut them. This way, they’ll really be able to soak up all the seasonings.

Once your potatoes are peeled, cut them into 1/2 inch cubes. You can do this by cutting 1/2 inch slices from the potatoes, and then cutting each slice into about 9 pieces.

Half-inch cubes of a peeled sweet potato on a cutting board.

How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes

You won’t believe how quickly and easily these roasted potatoes come together. Here’s the secret formula for the best baked sweet potatoes ever:

  • Heat the oven. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Season the potatoes. Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and toss them with the olive oil, brown sugar or honey, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Bake. Spread the sweet potatoes evenly onto a baking sheet (I like to line mine with aluminum foil for less mess) and bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until they’re fork tender. Flip them every 10 minutes or so to get more even browning.
  • Let the potatoes cool slightly. Remove your potatoes from the oven and serve them warm.

How Long to Bake Sweet Potatoes

The bake time will vary a bit based on how large you cut the sweet potatoes. Half-inch cubes typically take 20-25 minutes to roast. Be sure to flip your potatoes every 10 minutes and start checking them for doneness at the 20 minute mark. If they aren’t fork tender, add another 5 or 10 minutes to the cook time and check them again.

Tips for Success

Take a look at these quick tips and tricks on oven roasted sweet potatoes before you begin for the best results:

  • Use the right sweet potatoes. There are many different kinds of sweet potatoes, but I recommend using orange or red ones for this recipe. They have a creamier texture than other sweet potatoes, which makes them perfect for roasting. Just be sure to select potatoes that are nice and firm.
  • Coat the potatoes evenly with oil. It’s important that your potatoes are well coated with olive oil so the seasonings stick. Don’t be afraid to use your hands to toss them!
  • Don’t crowd your pan. Give each potato a little room to breathe on the baking pan. This will help them roast better. I recommend using a large pan to make this easier.
  • Serve them warm. This side dish is definitely best served warm. But, before you enjoy your roasted sweet potatoes, let them rest for at least a few minutes so you don’t burn your mouth.
A pan full of roasted sweet potatoes with light browning.

Serving Suggestions

Wondering what to serve with this roasted sweet potatoes recipe? Here are a few ideas:

  • Make them savory. You can switch up the seasonings to make your potatoes savory or even spicy. Try using garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, or cayenne pepper!
  • Serve with chicken. These sweet potatoes go great with any chicken recipe.
  • Serve with turkey. Whether or not it’s Thanksgiving, these potatoes make an amazing side dish for roasted turkey!

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 4 days. To reheat your roasted sweet potatoes, warm them up in the microwave or in the oven.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes Arranged on a Baking Pan
Recipe

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These roasted sweet potatoes are made with just 5 ingredients! Coated with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, they are the ultimate sweet and salty side dish. 


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (3-4 potatoes) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes  
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil 
  • 12 tablespoons light brown sugar or honey 
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, brown sugar or honey, cinnamon and salt.
  3. Spread sweet potatoes evenly onto a baking sheet (I like to line mine with aluminum foil) and bake for about 20-30 minutes or until fork tender. Flip every 10 minutes or so to get more even browning. Keep in mind that time may vary a bit based on how largely your sweet potatoes are cut.
  4. Remove potatoes from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • To store. Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 4 days. To reheat your roasted sweet potatoes, warm them up in the microwave or in the oven.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 267
  • Sugar: 11.7 g
  • Sodium: 270.8 mg
  • Fat: 7.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48.9 g
  • Protein: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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About Lindsay

I'm a wife and a mom to twin boys and a baby girl! And I've got a serious sweets addiction! Bring on the treats!

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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29