Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 sweet potatoes (cubed); 2 Tbsp. maple syrup; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 Tbsp. garlic powder; sea salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste)

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My Roasted Cubed Sweet Potatoes 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.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes Cubed

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 seasoning in this dish is perfection. It’s that sweet and simple combination of flavors, but it’s so simple 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

How to Prepare Sweet Potatoes for Roasting

Peeling Sweet Potatoes

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

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

Cutting Sweet Potatoes

Set your potatoes on a cutting board. You can peel them following the directions above, or leave the skin on.
Cut off the ends and one side. Lay on the cut side so they are easier to chop.
Slice into evenly sized pieces. 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 and maple syrup.

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes

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 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!

Roasting 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.

Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes 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.

Roasted sweet potatoes next to sous vide beef tenderloin

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