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Have you ever roasted sweet potatoes? If you haven’t, we are hoping we can convince you to because they make the greatest side dish to any meal!
We first tried these roasted sweet potato cubes over a decade ago, inspired by our recipe for Parmesan Potatoes that we’ve always made.
Since then, we have become OBSESSED and whip them up on the regular! They take about 5 minutes to prep and 20 to bake. They are so simple and so delicious, and our go-to side along with our Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Oven Roasted Vegetables.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Simple. This easy side dish takes just about 5 minutes to throw together and 20 minutes to bake.
- Flavor. The combo of sweet and savory potatoes, plus the cheese and seasonings, is out of this world!
- Adaptable. Change this potato side dish based on the herbs and seasonings used. Make them sweeter or more savory!
Roasted Sweet Potato Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil – or avocado oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic – about cloves of garlic, How to Mince Garlic
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning – to change the flavors, try a combination of cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- 2 sweet potatoes – Red garnet and jewel are the most common types of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes sold in American grocery stores. Both work well in this recipe.
- dried parsley for topping
How to Make Roasted Sweet Potato
- PREP. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- SEASON. Place butter, olive oil, Parmesan, minced garlic, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag and mix well.
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Add to the bag and shake until well coated.
- BAKE. Place coated sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly. Bake for 18–22 minutes until fork tender.
- To make them even more crispy, flip halfway through and broil for the last minute or two.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with dried parsley, if desired. Serve these flavorful potatoes on salads, in burritos with black beans, or grain bowls with rice, quinoa, or farro.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Be sure to cut even cubes so everything is roasted at the same rate.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. If you double or triple the recipe, make sure the pan is large enough or bake in batches.
- To make them extra crispy, flip the cubes halfway through and broil for the last minute or two of cooking time.
Air Fryer Directions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Working in batches, air fry for 6-8 minutes, flip, and fry for another 6-8 minutes.
- Do not over-crowd the air fryer basket, or the potatoes will steam instead of roast.
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Simple roasted sweet potato cubes are flavor bombs coated in cheesy, spiced magic that'll make them your new go-to.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Topping
- dried parsley, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminium foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place butter, oil, Parmesan, garlic, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag. Mix well.
- Add sweet potatoes and shake until well coated.
- Place coated sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and spread out evenly. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
- Serve warm, sprinkled with parsley.
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Notes
Recipe Tips.
- Be sure to cut even cubes so everything is roasted at the same rate.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. If you double or triple the recipe, make sure the pan is large enough or bake in batches.
- To make them extra crispy, flip the cubes halfway through and broil for the last minute or two of cooking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g, Calories: 138kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 309mg, Potassium: 269mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 10843IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
How to store?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze them for 1-2 months. Reheat in a 400°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or heat more quickly using the microwave.
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This recipe was originally published October 2015.
We have found one of our new favorite recipes!! Sweet potatoes with parmesan cheese & baked..so yummy!! This is a side dish we will use over & over!
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Thanks for sharing!
These are amazing! Thank your so much to share your recipe, i love parmesan sweet potatoes.
You are so welcome!! I am glad to share 🙂 Hope you like these!
Going to make these when my sister comes to visit in October. Thanks for the idea.
You are so welcome!! Hope she likes them!! Thank you!
I think the butter was a bit unnecessary & unhealthy, but everything else made for a delicious combo. next time i’ll add a little more olive oil and skip the butter. I added fresh parsley after pulling the potatoes out of the oven. loved it!!!
Thank you so much for trying them 🙂
lOVE THIS IDEA! aLL WINTER i’VE BEEN MAKING MINE WITH SALT, PEPPER, CHOPPED GARLIC, AND SLICED ONIONS ADDED TO THE SWEET POTATOES. tHEN I PUT THEM INTO A PREHEATED 450 DEGREES OVEN AND THEY ROAST UP SO WONDERFULLY, CARMELIZING THE ONIONS, GARLIC AND POTATOES! THEY ARE SO DELICIOUS I EVEN FIND MYSELF MAKING THEM FOR MY BREAKFAST MANY TIMES!
Sounds yum! Nothing wrong with having them for breakfast! 🙂
This rec was great.
Thank you so much!
This dish was a big hit at our Christmas gala. I’m making them again tonight just for the two of us. They smell so good!!
I am glad it was a hit!! We love them at our house, too! Thank you so much!
These were a super big hit at my Christmas dinner, people that don’t even like sweet potatoes loved them! This is a keeper!!
That’s what I love to hear!! Thank you so much for letting me know!
These were delicious!! We aren’t super huge sweet potato fans, but this will be a regular in our house. There weren’t any leftovers and even my 2 year old ate them! Yummy side dish for any MEAL!!
I wasn’t either, but now I love them! Glad you liked these! Thank you!