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    Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Easy to Make)

    Published: Oct 29, 2025 by Robin Brookshire · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy.

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    These roasted sweet potatoes are easy to make, flavorful, and a wholesome addition to any meal. They bake up with crispy, caramelized edges and a soft, tender inside. With a little oil, salt, and the natural sweetness of the potatoes, this simple recipe makes a delicious, naturally gluten-free side dish.

    For another tasty sweet potato recipe, be sure to try my Sweet Potato Casserole.

    A platter of roasted sweet potatoes.

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    How to make roasted sweet potatoes

    Two pictures with the top one showing three peeled whole sweet potatoes and the bottom pic showing how to cut them for roasting.

    Preheat oven to 425°.

    Peel sweet potatoes and then slice and dice into 1″ pieces.

    Two pictures showing diced sweet potatoes on a pan and one showing the potatoes spread evenly.

    Next, place the sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet with low sides. Drizzle with oil and salt. Then, use your hands to mix until all the pieces are evenly covered with oil. Spread out evenly.

    Place in the oven and bake 35-37 minutes until golden brown. Turning them every 10 minutes.

    A platter of roasted sweet potatoes.

    Store and reheat

    These are best when first roasted, but if you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator, covered, for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Can also be reheated in an air fryer at 400° for 3-6 minutes.

    Favorite tools I use

    Large baking pan
    Large cutting board
    Chef knife

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    Roasted Sweet Potatoes

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    • Author: Robin Brookshire
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Category: Sides
    • Method: Oven
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    Easy roasted sweet potatoes with crispy, caramelized edges and tender centers. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for any meal.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 2lbs sweet potatoes, about 3 large sweet potatoes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425°.
    2. Peel sweet potatoes and then slice and dice into 1″ pieces.
    3. Place the sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet with low sides. Drizzle with oil and salt. Then, use your hands to mix until all the pieces are evenly covered with oil. Spread out evenly.
    4. Place in the oven and bake 35-37 minutes until golden brown. Turning them every 10 minutes. 

    Notes

    Tools I use: 
    Large baking pan
    Large cutting board
    Chef knife

    These are best when first roasted, but if you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator, covered, for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Can also be reheated in an air fryer at 400° for 3-6 minutes.

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