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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Side Dish Recipes

    Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Oct 27, 2022 · Last modified: Oct 27, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan
    Bowl of roasted sweet potato cubes with text overlay Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes.

    Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes are tender on the inside and firm on the outside. Simply cube, season, and bake! This delicious vegan side dish goes with just about everything.

    Serving bowl of sweet potatoes with spoon and blue patterned napkin.

    I've always enjoyed sweet potatoes baked whole or turned into vegan mashed sweet potatoes. Occasionally I would cube and roast them, but usually for making sweet potato tacos.

    But that all changed when I realized how easy it is to make crispy roasted sweet potatoes with the perfect texture in less than 45 minutes.

    Not only is this recipe a family favorite, it's a vegan side dish that's perfect for both weeknight dinners and holiday meals.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Storing
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More roasted vegetable recipes
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • No soaking or boiling is required.
    • You can vary the flavors and seasonings to suit your taste.
    • It's an easy vegan side dish that pairs well with a variety of foods.

    Ingredients

    Sweet potatoes, jars of paprika and garlic powder, bottle of olive oil, and salt and pepper shakers.

    Paprika: Paprika can be found in three different forms, sweet, hot, and smoked. I chose Hungarian sweet paprika for this recipe, but smoked hot paprika is another great option if you prefer a spicy kick.

    Sweet potatoes: Choose small or medium, if possible, since they are easier to cut. Any variety can be used.

    Variations

    The best part of this crispy roasted sweet potato recipe is you can change up the spices to complement whatever you're serving it with.

    • For Thanksgiving and the fall season, try cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
    • Skip the paprika and add rosemary, sage, or thyme.
    • Give it a Latin American twist with chili powder, cumin, and coriander.
    • Use your favorite curry spice blend.
    • Make it Mediterranean with za'atar or sumac.

    For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Instructions

    Step 1, dicing the peeled sweet potatoes, step 2, a bowl of sweet potato cubes tossed with olive oil and seasonings, step 3, the sweet potatoes spread out on a baking sheet, and step 4, the finished potatoes.
    1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into ½-inch cubes.
    2. Place them in a mixing bowl with the olive oil and spices and toss well with your hands to coat.
    3. Spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
    4. Roast, flipping every 10 minutes, until fork tender and lightly browned on the outside.

    Serving suggestions

    A serving spoon with cubes of roasted sweet potatoes on it in front of the serving bowl.

    Crispy roasted sweet potatoes pair well with a variety of dishes.

    • Add them to tacos or burritos with black beans, guacamole, and salsa.
    • Enjoy them in a bowl with spiced quinoa and kale.
    • Eat them at breakfast with silken tofu scramble.
    • Serve them with lentil meatloaf muffins and sauteed green beans with mushrooms.
    • Try them topped with black bean chili and shredded vegan cheese.

    Storing

    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy reheated or cold in salads.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can you eat sweet potato skin?

    Yes, the skin of sweet potatoes is edible. If you prefer to keep the skin on, you can skip peeling them and simply give them a good scrub.

    Do I need to parboil sweet potatoes before roasting?

    No, simply toss the sweet potato chunks with olive oil and seasonings, then roast them on a baking sheet in the oven. They will cook through and crisp without the need for parboiling.

    Why don't my sweet potatoes go crispy?

    If the vegetables are crowded on the pan, they will steam rather than roast. Make sure to spread them out so the pieces don't touch.

    How long do sweet potatoes have to bake?

    Sweet potatoes are done when they feel soft all the way through when pierced with a fork or knife. While whole ones take about an hour to bake, when they are cut into smaller pieces, they generally take between 25 to 30 minutes.

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    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Bowl of roasted cubed sweet potatoes.

    Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Crispy roasted sweet potatoes are tender on the inside and firm on the outside. Simply cube, season, and bake!
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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Fusion
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 130kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Equipment

    • parchment paper
    • baking sheet pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • salt and pepper, to taste
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Slice the sweet potatoes crosswise into ½-inch rounds, then cut into ½-inch cubes.
    • Place the sweet potato cubes in a mixing bowl and add the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss well with your hands to coat.
    • Spread out the cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes until fork tender and lightly browned on the outside, flipping the sweet potatoes every 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16211IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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    1. Bonnie Russell-Bushaw

      November 25, 2022 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      These are so yummy. Great to be able to make them so quickly and be able to eat them with my fingers. Great snack food as well as a Thanksgiving side dish. I made them as stated in the recipe but want to try out the vanilla masala curry rub next time.

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      • Amy Katz

        November 25, 2022 at 9:41 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Bonnie!

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