Roasted Sweet Potatoes Cinnamon (Printable)

Sweet potatoes roasted with olive oil, cinnamon, and a touch of spice for a comforting side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

→ Oils & Fats

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional

06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. If desired, add maple syrup or honey and nutmeg.
03 - Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of extra cinnamon if preferred.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • The sweet potatoes develop caramelized edges while staying creamy inside, creating a texture that's genuinely hard to stop eating.
  • Cinnamon transforms simple roasted vegetables into something that feels warm and intentional, perfect alongside almost any main course.
  • It's ready in under 45 minutes and requires almost no active cooking time, making it ideal when you're juggling other dishes.
02 -
  • Uneven sizing means uneven cooking—take the extra two minutes to cut the potatoes into pieces that are roughly the same size, and you'll thank yourself when they finish together.
  • Stirring halfway through isn't optional; it's what transforms some pieces into caramelized gems while keeping others creamy, creating the texture contrast that makes this dish special.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the pan—if the sweet potatoes overlap, they'll steam instead of roast, and you'll miss that crucial caramelization that makes them extraordinary.
  • Let your oven fully preheat before putting the baking sheet in; a screaming hot oven is what triggers that beautiful golden browning in the first few minutes.

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