Description
Looking for the best roasted sweet potatoes recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so flavorful! Whether you’re after a healthy side dish idea or a simple veggie snack, this recipe delivers every time. Great for holiday spreads, weekday dinners, or meal prep lunches. Save this easy roasted sweet potatoes recipe for your next baking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the potatoes in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme over the potatoes before serving.
Notes
- Use a metal baking sheet for crispier edges.
- Add maple syrup during the last 5 minutes for a sweet finish.
- Cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking.
- Roast in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg