No-Fuss Seasoned Baked Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This no-fuss recipe for seasoned baked sweet potatoes delivers perfectly roasted, flavorful sweet potato chunks with a simple blend of spices and avocado oil. The sweet potatoes are baked until tender and slightly crispy, making an ideal side dish or snack that’s easy to prepare and clean up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 pound total)
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt (to be added after roasting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a half sheet baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Season Sweet Potatoes: Place the chopped sweet potato chunks on the lined baking sheet. Toss them thoroughly with avocado oil, onion powder, paprika, and garlic powder using two large spoons to ensure even coating. Spread the sweet potatoes into a single layer, spacing the chunks so they do not touch, which is important for proper roasting rather than steaming.
- Bake: Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes to promote even cooking, then return to the oven for an additional 7 to 10 minutes. Keep a close eye near the end to prevent burning, until the sweet potatoes are tender and edges are slightly crispy.
- Season and Serve: Once cooked, remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the teaspoon of fine salt to enhance the flavors. Serve hot for the best taste.
- Store Leftovers: Allow leftover sweet potatoes to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week and reheat before serving.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potato chunks are spaced out on the baking sheet to avoid steaming and to get a crisp roasted texture.
- Use avocado oil for a high smoke point and subtle flavor, but olive oil can be substituted if needed.
- Adjust seasoning quantities to taste or add other spices such as cumin or chili powder for different flavor profiles.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
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