5 from 15 votes
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes provide tender, golden-brown sweet potato chunks with slightly crisped edges achieved through high-temperature oven roasting. Coated simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper, they showcase the natural sweetness and soft interior of roasted sweet potatoes. Optional seasonings can add variety, making this a versatile side that reheats well and freezes for convenience.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
257 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potato peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- Optional seasonings (see below)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place the sweet potato chunks on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coast well.
- Spread the potato chunks into an even layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping once halfway, until the potatoes are soft and golden brown, with crispy edges.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven at 350°F to maintain texture.
- Freeze cooked sweet potatoes in a sealed container for up to 3 months, then thaw and reheat before serving.
- Experiment with additional seasonings such as cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, or cayenne to vary the flavor profile.
Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
416mg
(17%)
Potassium
764mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
32176IU
(644%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32176IU | 644% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.