Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
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Our roasted sweet potato cubes are a must-try! We take fresh sweet potatoes, cut them into bite-sized cubes, add perfect seasoning, and roast them to perfection. The result? Crispy edges, soft centers, and a dreamy caramelized flavor that will have you coming back for more.
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We love perfect roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato wedges, and sweet potato fritters, we could go on naming our favorites, but roasted sweet potato cubes are perfect when you want a light side or something sweet, healthy, and easy to nibble on.
And what’s even better is that you can make sweet potato cubes in the air fryer too!
Why you’ll love this easy cubed sweet potatoes recipe
- They make the perfect healthy bite-sized snack for after school, game day, or movie night.
- Whether roasted and enjoyed as a sweet treat or seasoned with herbs and spices for a savory twist, their irresistible taste will leave you wanting more. Roasted sweet potatoes are cheap to buy, making them a great cost-effective dish.
- Quick and easy to make, these tasty treats will be on your table in 35 minutes.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Roasting sweet potatoes is one of our favorite ways to cook sweet potatoes, but when you turn them into crispy bite sized cubes, then that’s where the magic happens.
How to make roasted sweet potato cubes with step-by-step instructions
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Preheat your oven to 425°F/220°C and ensure the oven rack is on the middle shelf. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a sheet pan and add the potato cubes, don’t overcrowd them, or they’ll become soggy.
Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and pepper.
Using your hands, toss the cubes in the olive oil and spice mixture, ensuring they are well coated, then spread them in a single layer.
Roast the potato cubes until they are crispy on the outside but fork-tender on the inside, approximately 25 – 30 minutes.
They will start to caramelize on the bottom, so resist the temptation to stir them.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately as a side dish or a snack with the dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
For the Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
- Preheat your oven to 425°F/220°C and ensure the oven rack is on the middle shelf. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and add the potato cubes, don't overcrowd them, or they'll become soggy. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle kosher salt, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Using your hands, toss the cubes in the oil and spice mixture ensuring that they are well coated, then spread them in a single layer.4 medium Sweet potatoes, ¼ cup Olive oil, 1 tsp Kosher salt, 1 tsp Ground cumin, ½ tsp Garlic powder, ½ tsp Smoked paprika, ½ tsp Black pepper
- Roast the potato cubes until they are crispy on the outside but tender on the inside, approximately 25 – 30 minutes. They will start to caramelize on the bottom, so resist the temptation to stir them.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately as a side dish or a snack with the dipping sauce.2 tbsp Fresh parsley
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Recipe notes and expert tips
- Flavors
When you roast sweet potatoes, play with the spices to suit you; if you love a little spice, add some chili powder or curry powder. Make them sweet by sprinkling them with brown sugar and drizzling them with maple syrup. - Storage
Keep leftover sweet potato cubes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to store leftover sweet potatoes
Roasted sweet potato chunks will keep for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
They also freeze really well for up to 3 months.
If you haven’t cooked any leftover whole sweet potatoes, it’s best to store them in a dark, cool area, prolonging their lifespan.
Do I have to peel sweet potatoes?
It’s your choice; the skin of sweet potatoes is edible; you can quite easily give the potatoes a good scrub, run them under water and then use them.
On oven-roasted sweet potatoes, we’ll keep the skin on, as we love the flavor and texture of the sweet potato skin.
But for sweet potato cubes, we prefer to peel them when making roasted sweet potato cubes; we prefer the texture, but like we say, it’s entirely personal choice.
What to serve sweet potato cubes with
Cubed roasted sweet potatoes are delicious as a side dish to stuffed peppers, roasted beet salad, and air fryer asparagus. Or they make a great addition to tacos.
They are insanely delicious when dipped in dipping sauce for sweet potato fries, maple syrup ketchup, or garlic aioli.
And if you’re looking for another tasty snack, check out this gluten free Chex Mix.
More sweet potato recipes for you to try at home
There are so many ways to eat sweet potatoes, so if you’ve enjoyed our baked sweet potato cubes, take a look at these easy recipes.
- Sweet Potato Fritters
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Soup
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
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