These Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes are diced sweet potatoes that bake in the oven perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside. They are the perfect easy side dish and naturally paleo, vegan, grain-free, gluten-free and Whole30 compliant.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes Recipe
Looking for a simple and flavorful side dish for the holidays? These Roasted Potato Cubes are easy to make and the perfect addition to your weeknight dinner lineup or your Christmas or Thanksgiving table.
They are simple to customize, allergen-friendly and work well if you’re vegan, paleo, gluten-free and Whole30 friendly. If your family is craving healthy comfort food, they are sure to fall in love with this dish as soon as they smell the potatoes in the oven.
Recipe Ingredients
These oven baked sweet potatoes bake up in the oven with a little oil, some salt and a few seasonings. If you’d like to add additional toppings and flavorings after they cook, feel free!
- Medium Sweet Potatoes: Scrubbed, rinsed and dried. You’ll need about 1 lb.
- Avocado Oil: Or olive oil.
- Coarse Sea Salt: You’ll need about half a teaspoon to season the potatoes before they cook, and you can add more later to taste, if desired.
- Black Pepper: Freshly cracked, to taste.
- Garlic Powder and Paprika: For depth of flavor.
- Flakey sea salt.
- Parsley: Chopped, for serving.
How to cut Sweet Potatoes
- Wash: Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes.
- Peel: Use a vegetable peeler to peel the sweet potatoes.
- Cut off the ends: Place the sweet potato on a wooden cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice off both ends off of the sweet potato.
- Slice into rounds: Place the sweet potato on one side and cut into equal 1/2 inch rounds.
- Cut into cubes: Cut the sweet potato rounds into 1-inch equal-sized pieces.
How to Make Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Get ready for the easiest roasted sweet potato recipe! Making roasted sweet potatoes is super quick and simple to make, but they taste like a million bucks.
- Prepare the potatoes: Cut the potatoes into 1”inch cubes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet (or 2 as needed) with parchment paper or coat with oil. Set aside.
- Season: Add the potatoes to a mixing bowl or the baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss well to coat. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder along with your favorite herbs and toss until evenly coated.
- Bake: Spread the potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, (being careful not to overlap – working in batches as needed) and roast for 25 minutes, stirring the pan halfway through. After 25 minutes, toss again and lower the heat to 375F. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until crispy and fork tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, transfer to a bowl or serving platter and garnish with more fresh chopped herbs, freshly cracked black pepper, a lemon wedge, and favorite dipping sauce if desired.
Tips for the Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Cut the sweet potatoes into even sizes: Cut the sweet potatoes into even-sized cubes, otherwise, they won’t cook evenly.
- Let Potatoes Dry for Maximum Crispiness: After you dry the sweet potatoes, let them sit for a bit before putting them in the oven to make them come out even more crispy.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Spread the potatoes out evenly onto the baking sheet in a single layer to ensure maximum crispiness.
Serving Suggestions
Pair these crispy sweet potatoes with a side of Instant Pot Lemon Chicken with Garlic and a side of Brussels Sprouts Salad for a complete meal.
If you’re making roasted sweet potato chunks as a snack, enjoy them with one of these easy and healthy smoothies.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Store leftover baked sweet potato cubes in a well-covered, airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
Can you freeze roasted diced sweet potatoes?
Yes, the great thing bout making cubed sweet potatoes in the oven is that you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for meal prep.
How to Freeze
Place the cooked sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to reheat from frozen
When ready to reheat, place the frozen sweet potatoes (cooking in batches) in a single layer in the air fryer basket at 365F and heat for 7-9 minutes or until desired crispiness.
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These Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes are diced sweet potatoes that bake in the oven perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside. They are the perfect easy side dish and naturally paleo, vegan, grain-free, gluten-free and Whole30 compliant.
- 3 pounds medium sweet potatoes , washed, scrubbed and dried
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fine grain sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley , finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Cut the potatoes into 1”inch cubes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet (or 2 as needed) with parchment paper or coat with oil. Set aside.
Add the potatoes to a mixing bowl or the baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss well to coat. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder along with your favorite herbs and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, (being careful not to overlap - working in batches as needed) and roast for 25 minutes, stirring the pan halfway through.
- After 25 minutes, toss again and lower the heat to 375F. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until crispy and fork tender.
Remove from the oven, transfer to a bowl or serving platter and garnish with more fresh chopped herbs and freshly cracked black pepper/
How to Store
Store leftover potatoes in a well-covered, airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
How to freeze
Place the cooked potatoes on a large baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat
When ready to reheat, place the frozen potatoes in the microwave, warming them up in the the oven at 350 F for 12 to 15 minutes or in a single layer in the air fryer basket at 365F and heat for 7-9 minutes or until desired crispiness.
JD -
These were delicious, thank you