Roasted Sweet Potatoes

David Buckinghamon
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 6
Author: David Buckingham

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes (2-3 large potatoes)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Savory variation (optional)

  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder

Smokey variation (optional)

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Sweet variation (optional)

  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F. Meanwhile, cut the sweet potatoes.
  • Peel and cut the sweet potatoes. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • Toss the potatoes with oil. Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. If using, add the cumin and chili powder or cinnamon and toss to coat. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer.
  • Roast the potatoes. Roast for 15 minutes. Use a thin spatula flip the potatoes, and if using, add the honey and toss to coat. Roast until the potatoes are tender and browned all over, 15 to 20 minutes more.

Notes

Recipe adapted from How To Make the Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes | Kitchn (thekitchn.com)