Crispy Sweet Potatoes Cinnamon (Print version)

Golden, caramelized sweet potatoes with cinnamon, roasted until crisp and tender, perfect for any meal.

# What you need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.5 lbs peeled sweet potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes

→ Oils & Fats

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - ½ tsp sea salt
05 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ Sweetener (Optional)

07 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potato cubes, olive oil, cinnamon, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika (if using), and maple syrup or honey if desired.
03 - Spread the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
04 - Place in the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until edges are crisp and centers are tender.
05 - Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy and caramelized on the outside but still tender inside, which is the texture sweet potatoes were always meant to have.
  • The cinnamon and smoked paprika combination tastes like you've been cooking all day, but it takes about 10 minutes of actual work.
  • You can serve them warm as a side dish, room temperature in a grain bowl, or honestly just pick them off the pan while they're cooling because they're addictive.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway toss; the pieces that stay in one spot won't get as crispy, and you'll have uneven results.
  • If you're adding maple syrup or honey, add it to the oil mixture before tossing, not after, or it'll burn on the bottom while the sweet potatoes are still cooking.
  • The last two minutes make all the difference—they go from tender to crispy fast, so watch them toward the end if you want that caramelized edge.
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes as uniformly as possible so they finish cooking at the same time; uneven pieces mean some are done while others are still soft.
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, this recipe doubles beautifully and you just need to use two baking sheets instead of one, but don't mix them on a single sheet or you'll go back to the crowding problem.

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