Caramelized Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Sweet potatoes roasted to caramelized perfection with a crispy outside and tender inside.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes

→ Oils & Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until edges are caramelized and centers are tender.
05 - Transfer the roasted sweet potatoes to a serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • The sweet potatoes get crispy on the outside while staying creamy inside, no special technique required.
  • It takes less than ten minutes to prep, and the oven does the rest while you finish everything else.
  • They taste indulgent but are naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with vitamins.
02 -
  • Cutting the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes ensures they cook at the same rate, no mushy pieces mixed with undercooked ones.
  • Resist the urge to flip them too often, letting them sit undisturbed gives you those caramelized, slightly charred edges everyone craves.
03 -
  • Use a very hot oven and give the sweet potatoes plenty of space on the pan, this is the secret to crispy, caramelized edges instead of soggy cubes.
  • If you want extra flavor, swap olive oil for avocado oil, which has a higher smoke point and won't burn at high heat.

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