Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Roasted spiced sweet potatoes with cinnamon come out perfectly tender with crisp edges every single time. Sweet, savory, and full of nutrients, they’re the perfect side dish for everything from holiday parties to weeknight meals!
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- How to Make Healthy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon
- Spiced Sweet Potatoes Expert Tips
- How to Store Healthy Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Serving Suggestions
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Healthy Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
It’s no secret that I love a good sweet potato recipe. Scalloped sweet potatoes are my favorite side dish for fancy meals, and you can never go wrong with sweet potato fries!
However, when I need a classic, failproof option, these sweet potatoes with cinnamon are my go-to option. The cinnamon helps amplify the natural sweetness of the potatoes, and the garlic and paprika are classic spices I always have on hand. When combined, the flavor is out of this world delicious.
Even better, you only need seven ingredients and a few minutes of prep time. Plus, the recipe makes enough to serve up to six people and can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd or serve as meal prep. No matter how you serve these spiced sweet potatoes, you really can’t go wrong!
Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes Ingredients & Notes
- Sweet potatoes - Look for two to three large sweet potatoes that are roughly the same size.
- Avocado oil - I prefer the neutral flavor of avocado oil for this recipe to really let the seasonings shine through, but olive oil works as well.
- Seasonings - Sea salt, garlic powder, paprika, cinnamon, and black pepper add a sweet and savory taste.
How to Make Healthy Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions for this healthy oven roasted sweet potatoes recipe are in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Prepare the potatoes. Before you begin, preheat your oven to 425 F. While the oven is heating, wash and cut the sweet potatoes into ½ inch cubes.
Step 2: Season. Transfer the sweet potatoes to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Pour the avocado oil on top, and toss gently to coat. Then, sprinkle the sea salt, garlic powder, paprika, cinnamon, and black pepper on top, and toss again.
Step 3: Bake. Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly on the baking sheet. Then, bake until they’re fork-tender and crispy around the edges. Enjoy!
Spiced Sweet Potatoes Expert Tips
- If you want to remove the skin from the potatoes do so before you slice them into cubes.
- Cut the potatoes into equal-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Use a large baking sheet, and spread the potatoes out evenly, leaving space between each piece. This allows air to circulate and creates the crisp edges we want!
- Toss the potatoes about halfway through baking to ensure they cook evenly.
How to Store Healthy Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Allow the roasted spiced sweet potatoes to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
When ready to enjoy, heat the potatoes in the microwave in 10-second increments. Or, pop them back in the oven at 425 F for 5 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Oven roasted sweet potatoes make the perfect side dish for every meal and occasion! Some of my favorite recipes to pair them with include:
- Cast Iron Beef Tenderloin
- Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon
- Cast Iron Skillet Salmon
- Gluten Free Chicken Tenders
- Clean Turkey Burger
Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure to allow plenty of time for your oven to preheat, and spread the potatoes out evenly. If any pieces are touching, they won’t crisp up.
Some people like to soak potatoes before cooking to remove excess starch and help them become extra crispy. However, I don’t find it necessary for this recipe.
This is most likely due to overcrowding the pan. I cannot stress enough how important it is to spread the potatoes out evenly!
It’s up to you! This recipe works great with or without the skin.
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Recipe
Healthy Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Large Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes - 2 - 3 large potatoes, washed and cut into ½ inch cubes
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. While the oven is preheating, wash and cut the sweet potatoes if you haven’t already (peel the skins first if desired) into ½ inch cubes.2 lbs sweet potatoes
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up. Transfer the sweet potatoes to the baking sheet.
- Pour the avocado oil over top and gently toss well to coat. Then sprinkle sea salt, garlic powder, paprika, cinnamon, and black pepper over top and toss well again. Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes evenly on the baking sheet, leaving some space in between each one.2 tablespoon avocado oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- Bake in the oven for 25 - 30 minutes until potatoes are fork tender and crispy on the edges. Serve warm and enjoy!
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