Creole Spiced Sweet Potatoes (Print View)

Sweet potatoes richly coated in Creole spices and roasted to golden perfection with a Southern twist.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

10 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

02 - Combine sweet potato cubes and olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat evenly.

03 - Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.

04 - Sprinkle spice blend over sweet potatoes. Toss until evenly coated.

05 - Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

06 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden brown and crisp on edges with tender interiors.

07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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The spice rub creates this gorgeous caramelized exterior that's impossible to stop eating
Everything comes together in under 10 minutes of active prep time
The heat level is completely customizable based on your crowd

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Cutting the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes ensures they all finish cooking at the same time
That flip halfway through is non-negotiable for getting caramelization on multiple sides
Letting them cool for just 5 minutes after roasting helps the edges crisp up even more

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Don't be tempted to turn down the oven temperature. High heat is what creates that contrast between crispy edges and tender centers
If your sweet potatoes seem especially large, cut them slightly smaller than one inch to ensure they cook through before the edges burn