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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Sweet Potato Recipe

    Sweet Potato Recipe

    Published: Sep 9, 2023 Modified: Sep 9, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My Roasted Cubed Sweet Potato Recipe is an instant holiday favorite! Made with simple seasoning and maple syrup, this easy side dish pairs perfectly with turkey, ham, roast beef, and more. I’m excited to show you how to roast sweet potatoes perfectly every time!

    Roasted sweet potatoes in a white bowl
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    • Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe
    • Best Way to Cook Sweet Potatoes
    • Sweet Potato Seasoning
    • How to Cook Sweet Potatoes
    • Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes Tips
    • Roasted Sweet Potato Recipes Variations
    • Sweet Potato Recipe FAQs
    • What to Serve with Sweet Potatoes
    • Sweet Potato Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe

    At my house, we are huge sweet potato fans! I love finding new ways to serve sweet potatoes over the holidays. Southern Sweet Potato Casserole is one of my favorites, but after giving this recipe a try, I’m torn between the two!

    The combination of maple syrup and simple sweet potato seasoning in this dish is perfection. It’s that sweet and savory combination of flavors that makes this dish amazing! Yet, it’s so simple and easy to prepare.

    Try making these maple-glazed sweet potatoes just once, and we guarantee you’ll want to make them for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Sunday supper!

    Roasted sweet potatoes in a white bowl in front of a baking sheet of sweet potatoes

    Best Way to Cook Sweet Potatoes

    Peeling Sweet Potatoes

    Although we leave the skin on our sweet potatoes, you can easily peel yours if desired. This step is optional. I almost always skip it.

    1. Using a serrated or regular vegetable peeler, peel from the root to the bottom.
    2. Turn the potato in your hand to peel all the way around it until the skin is removed.

    Cutting Sweet Potatoes

    1. Set your potatoes on a cutting board. You can peel them following the directions above, or leave the skin on.
    2. Cut off the ends and one side. Lay on the cut side so they are easier to chop.
    3. Slice into evenly one-inch chunks. You want them to be around the same size so they roast evenly.

    If you want perfect roasted sweet potato cubes, start by cutting off the ends, then square them off by slicing off the sides. Cut into even strips, and then again in the opposite direction to cut them into cubes.

    Roasted sweet potatoes in a white bowl and on a baking sheet

    Sweet Potato Seasoning

    • Sea salt
    • Black pepper
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic powder
    • Maple syrup

    I like to use a mixture of sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder as a seasoning tossed together with olive oil or avocado oil and maple syrup.

    How to Cook Sweet Potatoes

    1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray, then evenly spread your cubed sweet potatoes on the tray.
      Cubed sweeet potatoes on a baking sheet
    2. Evenly coat the sweet potatoes with olive oil and maple syrup. Toss in the mixture.
      Sweet potatoes tossed with olive oil and maple syrup on a baking sheet
    3. Sprinkle on garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss together until completely coated.
      Tossing sweet potatoes with seasoning using tongs
    4. Bake for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and crispy. Enjoy!
      Close up of sweet potatoes on baking sheet ready to be baked

    Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes Tips

    • Pick ones that are reddish-orange on the outside for sweet, creamy sweet potatoes. Make sure they are firm, without any soft spots.
    • Spread them out with plenty of room on the pan so they crisp up more evenly in the oven.
    • Do not boil your potatoes before roasting them. This will have a negative effect on the flavor and texture.
    • This recipe also works great on sweet potatoes fries and sweet potatoes wedges.
    • You can substitute honey or brown sugar for the maple syrup if you are in a pinch.

    Roasted Sweet Potato Recipes Variations

    I like to have fun with the herbs in this recipe. Here are some of the spices I have added and it makes for a delicious spice mix.

    • Paprika
    • Cumin
    • Chili Powder
    • Thyme

    Sweet Potato Recipe FAQs

    Do you have to peel sweet potatoes for roasting?

    Peeling sweet potatoes is optional. We left the skin on our roasted sweet potatoes but if you prefer a softer texture, you can peel them.

    Why are my roasted sweet potatoes soggy?

    The main reason for soggy sweet potatoes is not giving them enough room on the baking seat. Make sure you have a baking sheet large enough so they are spaced out and not overlapping.

    What to Serve with Sweet Potatoes

    • Sous Vide Salmon
    • Thanksgiving Turkey
    • Smoked Chicken
    • The natural sweetness is the perfect addition to any Main Course Salads
    Roasted sweet potatoes next to sous vide beef tenderloin

    Sweet Potato Recipes

    • Sweet Potato Casserole
    • Smashed Sweet Potatoes
    • Roast Beef and Sweet Potatoes

    📋 Recipe

    Roasted sweet potatoes with a wooden spoon on a baking sheet

    Sweet Potato Recipe

    Isabel Laessig
    Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are so deliciously sweet, and perfect for the holidays or as a side dish for Sunday Supper! Ready in under 30 minutes.
    4.65 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 483 kcal

    Equipment

    • A baking sheet
    • Cooking spray
    • Cutting board and knife to cut sweet potatoes
    • Your oven
    • Optional: vegetable peeler

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 sweet potatoes cubed
    • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
    • â…“ cup olive oil
    • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
    • sea salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, then evenly spread your cubed sweet potatoes on the tray.
      Cubed sweeet potatoes on a baking sheet
    • Evenly coat the sweet potatoes with olive oil and maple syrup. Toss the potatoes in the mixture.
      Sweet potatoes tossed with olive oil and maple syrup on a baking sheet
    • Sprinkle on garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss together until completely coated.
      Tossing sweet potatoes with seasoning using tongs
    • Bake for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and crispy. Enjoy!
      Close up of sweet potatoes on baking sheet ready to be baked

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    Notes

    How to Cut Sweet Potatoes
    1. Set your sweet potatoes on a cutting board.
    2. Cut off the ends and one side of the sweet potatoes. Lay on the cut side so they are easier to chop.
    3. Slice potatoes into evenly sized pieces. You want them to be around the same size so they roast evenly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 190mgPotassium: 1203mgFiber: 11gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 48094IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 2mg
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