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These Roasted Sweet Potatoes have browned, caramelized edges and soft, creamy centers, with no parboiling or cornstarch needed! I preheat the sheet pan in a HOT 450\u00b0F oven, dry the potatoes thoroughly so they roast instead of steaming and staying pale, and cut them into evenly sized large cubes. Then they just need one flip before they\u2019re done! You only need 3 basic ingredients for this back-pocket side dish, so it\u2019s perfect when I want dinner to stay simple. The whole batch costs under $3, takes about 40 minutes from start to finish, and gives me a versatile base for dinners, power bowls, or meal prep.<\/p>\n

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Delicious Roast Sweet Potatoes Made Easy<\/h2>\n

To get these roasted sweet potatoes perfectly browned and caramelized, I preheat a metal sheet pan so it\u2019s already hot when the oiled cubes go in. That immediate heat gives the first side a head start on browning before the centers begin to soften. Thoroughly drying the cubes and leaving visible room between the pieces are just as important. If they\u2019re wet or crowded, they\u2019ll steam or \u201cstew\u201d instead of roast (still delicious, just not the goal!). These potatoes are a sensory treat that can be as simple as my 3-ingredient version here, or you can jazz them up with allllll the seasonings and sauces.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a well-known fact that sprinkling sugar on something makes a toddler more likely to try it, but why would you do that to yourself?! Kids + sugar = regret. \ud83d\ude09 I\u2019m mostly kidding, but sweet potatoes are one of my 4-year-old daughter\u2019s favorite foods because they\u2019re naturally sweet, beautifully orange, and smell so good coming out of the oven. What she doesn\u2019t know is that they also contain fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and beta-carotene! These roasted sweet potatoes cook through much faster than whole baked sweet potatoes<\/a>, which makes them an easy option after a long day and a flexible base for meal prep.<\/p>\n

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  1. Keep the skins on for lightly crisp edges. <\/strong>Sweet potatoes roast differently from regular russets. When I make oven roasted potatoes<\/a>, a quick parboil roughs up the russet surfaces so they become craggy and crisp. However, the sweet potatoes don\u2019t need parboiling in this recipe. They bring their own natural sugars, which caramelize as they roast and create deeply browned edges around tender centers. I keep the skins on for a little natural crispness, and the preheated pan helps develop plenty of color!<\/li>\n
  2. Cut the potatoes into a large, even dice.<\/strong> Aim for cubes about \u00bd to 1 inch, using my step photo below as your guide. A large dice gives each piece plenty of surface area to roast nicely. Keep the pieces as close in size as possible so they become tender at the same time.<\/li>\n
  3. Use the middle oven rack. <\/strong>This recipe was tested in the center of the oven for the most consistent browning and tenderness.<\/li>\n
  4. Want to make sweet potato fries? <\/strong>If you are looking to roast sweet potatoes to achieve more of a sweet potato fry<\/a> goal, I personally recommend elevating the potatoes off the preheated sheet pan with a roasting rack. This lets air reach all sides and crisp the larger surface area more effectively. Slice the potatoes into fries, and roast until browned and a knife\/fork slides easily through the thickest piece (about 40-45 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    These roasted sweet potatoes can replace rice, pasta, or regular potatoes in just about any meal. For an easy dinner, serve them with pan-seared chicken breasts<\/a> and my saut\u00e9ed green beans<\/a>. Start the potatoes first, then cook the chicken and green beans on the stovetop as they roast. Need dinner even faster? Use sliced rotisserie chicken instead!<\/p>\n

    For a lighter vegetarian option, I love pairing them with our easy kale salad<\/a>. The tart apple and tangy Dijon vinaigrette balance the sweet potatoes, and the walnuts add crunch. Add budget-friendly chickpeas or white beans for a heartier plate. This also meal preps well; just store the potatoes separately so you can reheat them without warming the salad, if desired.<\/p>\n

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