Description
These crispy roasted sweet potato cubes deliver a delightful balance of sweetness and earthiness, perfect as a side dish or starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cube the sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chosen spices.
- Spread the cubes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- For added flavor, toss with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Ensure sweet potatoes are dry before cubing for maximum crispiness. Don’t crowd the baking sheet to avoid steaming the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato, roasted, side dish, vegetarian, crispy