Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Learn how to make crispy roasted sweet potatoes in the oven or air fryer. Perfect for a healthy side dish, a salad topping, or a simple snack.

Sweet potatoes are by far one of my favorite ingredients to roast! At one point in time, I was roasting them twice a week. I love how flavorful and versatile they are.

Why you'll love this recipe

• Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
• Spice how you like with flavors you enjoy!

If you like this recipe, you'll love my crispy roasted creamer potatoes.

Ingredients

• Sweet potatoes: Any red or orange variety will work!
• Spices: Salt and ground black pepper are a must. My favorite seasoning blend is a mix of chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin.
• Oil: I prefer using olive oil, avocado oil, vegetable oil, or refined coconut oil.

How to pick a good sweet potato

While picking out sweet potatoes at the grocery store or farmers market, check the skins. Choose a firm sweet potato with smooth skin. Pass on any discolored, bruised potatoes with wet or soft spots.

How to cook sweet potatoes

For delicious crispy taters, cook sweet potatoes in the oven or the air fryer!

1. To start, clean each potato and pat dry.
2. Cut off the ends, then slice into ½-inch thick rounds.
3. Chop rounds into cubes by dicing ½-inch equal sized pieces.
4. Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss with oil and seasoning.

Oven baked sweet potatoes

Preheat oven to 425F and spread sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

Air fryer sweet potatoes

Cook sweet potatoes in air fryer at 400F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Sweet potato seasoning ideas

Don't be afraid to play around with spices! Find what you like, you really can't go wrong. Just sprinkle on your favorites. Here are some variations to get you started:

• Spicy roasted sweet potatoes: Add crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
• Candied roasted sweet potatoes: Season with brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Savory roasted sweet potatoes: Season with rosemary and black pepper.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with roasted vegetables as a side dish.
• Top on salads or grain bowls.
• Toss in breakfast scrambles.
• Roll in tortillas for tacos or burritos.

Tips for crispy sweet potatoes

• Cut sweet potato cubes, rounds, or wedges evenly.
• Don't overcrowd the sheet pan or air fryer basket.
• Cook sweet potatoes in batches if needed.
• Flip or shake halfway to ensure even cooking.

How to store leftovers

Sweet potatoes are great to make ahead and meal prep! Here's what to know about storing leftovers, freezing them for months ahead, and reheating.

• Store roasted sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• To freeze, let the cooked sweet potatoes come to room temperature, then place in an airtight storage container or freezer safe bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating.
• To reheat, bake sweet potatoes in the oven at 400F for about 10-15 minutes, or until warm.

Frequently asked questions

Related recipes

Want more sweet potato recipes? Try these next:

• Vegan stuffed sweet potatoes come together with saucy buffalo jackfruit, cool dairy free yogurt, and crisp green onion. They're perfect for meal prep!
• One pot sweet potato chili is easy to make, wholesome, and full of flavor! It comes together in one pot, in just under 1 hour. 
• Dairy free sweet potato casserole is the ultimate holiday side dish. It’s rich, sweet, and smooth.
• Sweet potato and black bean enchiladas are dairy-free, vegan, and can be made gluten-free. They make for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner!

How do you enjoy your roasted sweet potatoes? Let me know in the comments below!

Crispy Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Oven or Air Fryer)

Author: Jenna Urben

Learn how to make these crispy roasted sweet potatoes. Perfect for a healthy side dish, as a salad topping, or a simple snack. Roast in the oven or the air fryer!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound sweet potatoes 2 large sweet potatoes or 4 small sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoon oil olive oil, avocado oil, or refined coconut oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

 

• Clean and scrub sweet potatoes then pat dry.
• Cut off the ends, then slice into ½-inch thick rounds. Chop rounds into cubes by dicing ½-inch equal sized pieces.
• Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss with oil and seasoning. Prepare baking sheet or air fryer basket by lining with foil or spraying with cooking oil.
• Roast sweet potatoes in the oven at 425F for 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

  Or air fry sweet potatoes at 400 for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
• Once cooked, remove, and let sit for 5 minutes to further crisp up! Enjoy warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let frozen sweet potatoes thaw in the fridge before reheating. To reheat, warm in the oven or air fryer set to 400F for about 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 356mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 16189IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

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