With crispy caramelized edges and fluffy fork tender middles, Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Bites are a delicious (and good for you) side dish!
Sweet potatoes are packed full of antioxidants, fiber and vitamins and are a great vegetable to introduce to your family if you haven’t already.
There are so many different ways to enjoy them but tossing them in spices and roasting them in the oven is our favorite way to prepare them!
What You’ll Need to Make Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Bites
- Sweet Potatoes – 2 large, about three cups when cut into pieces. We keep the skin on because it helps to keep the shape, has nutrients and extra fiber.
- Olive Oil – We use extra virgin olive oil but any olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil or canola oil may be used for this recipe.
- Pantry Seasonings – sea salt (or regular salt), ground black pepper, chili powder, paprika (or smoked paprika), cumin, garlic powder.
How to Make Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Bites
Sweet Potatoes are good for you. When you roast them in olive oil and spices, the outsides become caramelized and crispy while the insides are fluffy and flavorful.
These make a great side dish or afternoon snack. Super tasty and packed with vitamins and antioxidants!
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Cut sweet potatoes into bite sized pieces, leaving skin on. Place into a medium bowl.
Add olive oil and toss to coat. Add all spices to the bowl and stir until well distributed.
Spread seasoned sweet potato bites onto a large baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 40 minutes on middle rack of the preheated oven.
Stir the sweet potatoes halfway through the cooking time.
Remove from the oven, stir and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Other Easy Side Dish Recipes You May Like
Savory Baked Mushrooms – an awesome stand alone side dish or a great addition to pizza, pasta or just about anything else!
Simple Sauteed Zucchini with Lemon – Tender bites of zucchini cooked with Italian seasoning, a hint of garlic and a burst of fresh lemon.
Easy Greek Orzo Salad – Tender orzo, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives tossed in a zesty dressing.
Roasted Brown Sugar Acorn Squash – tender, delicious and packed full of fiber and vitamins.
Melting Baby Potatoes – Melt in your mouth potatoes with crispy edges and flavorful, fluffy insides.
Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes washed, skin on
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or regular salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Cut sweet potatoes into bite sized pieces, leaving skin on. Place into a medium bowl.
- Add olive oil and toss to coat. Add all spices to the bowl and stir until well distributed.
- Spread seasoned sweet potato bites onto a large baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 40 minutes on middle rack of the preheated oven, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven, stir and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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