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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 cook sweet potatoes perfectly every time! It's so easy!
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Sweet Potato Recipes
At my house, we are huge sweet potato fans! Not only do I love serving them over the holidays, but they are also a regular side dish throughout the year! I love getting creative with this delicious vegetable and making it every which way. Here are some of my absolute favorite Sweet Potato Recipes:
- Easy Smashed Sweet Potatoes: This sweet potato recipe is delicious year-round. Try serving it with a burger instead of fries!
- Roast Beef and Sweet Potatoes: This recipe is a great choice when you want to serve dinner and a side of sweet potatoes cooked in one dish. So easy!
- Sweet Potato Risotto: Creamy and rich sweet potato risotto is a fall and winter favorite every year.
- Slow Cooker Pork and Potatoes: I love using sweet potatoes in this recipe!
- Candied Yams: Perfect for the holidays, these candied yams are filled with sweet flavor.
- Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes: Like your favorite baked sweet potato recipe in the Instant Pot!
- Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole is always my go-to Thanksgiving recipe!
- Sweet Potato Pie makes the best Holiday dessert!
Why Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes
This dish's combination of maple syrup and simple sweet potato seasoning is perfection. The sweet and savory combination of flavors makes it amazing, yet it's so simple and easy to prepare.
Try making these maple-glazed sweet potatoes just once, and I guarantee you'll want to make them for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Sunday Dinner!
How to Season Sweet Potatoes
- 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.
These flavors complement the naturally sweet flavor of sweet potatoes by adding a savory and pungent pop of flavor from garlic powder, and balancing it out with sea salt flakes and black pepper, whereas maple syrup emphasizes the sweetness.
How to Cut Sweet Potatoes
- Set your potatoes on a cutting board. You can peel them following the directions above, or leave the skin on.
- Using a sharp knife, cut off the ends and one side. Lay on the cut side so they are easier to chop.
- 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.
How to Cook Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray, then evenly spread your cubed sweet potatoes on the tray.
- Evenly coat the sweet potatoes with olive oil and maple syrup. Toss in the mixture.
- Sprinkle on garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss together until completely coated.
- Bake for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and crispy. Enjoy!
Sweet Potato Recipe Expert 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 recipe also works great on sweet potato fries and sweet potato wedges.
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes Variations
I like to have fun with the seasonings in this recipe. Here are some of the spices you can add to it,
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Chili Powder
- You can substitute honey or brown sugar for the maple syrup if you are in a pinch.
Sweet Potato Recipes FAQ
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.
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 Easy Salmon
- Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey
- Smoked Easy Chicken
- Juicy Sous Vide Beef Tenderloin
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Equipment
- A baking sheet
- Cutting board and knife to cut sweet potatoes
- Your oven
- Optional: vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 6 sweet potatoes - cubed
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
- sea salt - to taste
- black pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, then evenly spread your cubed sweet potatoes on the tray.
- Evenly coat the sweet potatoes with olive oil and maple syrup. Toss the potatoes in the mixture.
- Sprinkle on garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss together until completely coated.
- Bake for 20 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and crispy. Enjoy!
Notes
- Set your sweet potatoes on a cutting board.
- Cut off the ends and one side of the sweet potatoes. Lay on the cut side so they are easier to chop.
- Slice potatoes into evenly sized pieces. You want them to be around the same size so they roast evenly.
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