Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

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.

Close up of delicious crispy sweet potato cubes, with a fresh parsley garnish.

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Affiliate, if you purchase through those links, I earn a small commission. Thank you!

Save This Recipe Form

Want to save this recipe?

Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get more great recipes and tips from us each week!

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.

Ingredients needed; fresh parsley, sweet potato, olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, cumin, and smoked paprika.

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.

Someone adding oil to a bowl of sweet potato chunks.
Peel and chop your sweet potatoes into chunks, then add olive oil.
Sweet potato cubed in a bowl, with ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper on.
Add seasoning.
Seasoning mixed in the potato chunks.
Toss so all the cubes are evenly coated.

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.

Prepared potato chunks on a lined baking sheet.
Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roasted sweet potato cubes on a baking sheet.
Roast until they are crispy around the edges, golden brown, and slightly caramelized.

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.

Roasted sweet potato chunks on a serving dish with a dipping sauce.

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.

Roast sweet potato cubes on a serving dish with a dipping sauce.

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.

A plate with roasted sweet potato cubes with fresh parsley garnish, next to a bowl of dipping sauce.

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.

Save This Recipe Form

Want to save this recipe?

Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get more great recipes and tips from us each week!

Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Elevate your dinner with our roasted sweet potato cubes. They're incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed as a side dish, added to salads, or even used as a base for bowls and wraps. The possibilities are endless, and the deliciousness is guaranteed.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings4
Calories319
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32366IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

Did you make this recipe?

We love hearing how you went with ours recipes! Tag us on Instagram at @splash_of_taste_uk

You may also like…

Best Chocolate Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Cake Recipe stands out for its moist texture, deep chocolate flavor, and silky frosting. It’s perfect for celebrating or as a way to…

Spicy Korean Tofu Soup (Sundubu Jjigae)

This Korean Tofu Soup, or Sundubu Jjigae, is warm, spicy, cozy, and delicious! Perfect for chilly nights or when you’re craving something comforting, it’s a flavorful blend…

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating