Perfectly Crispy and Tender Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon-Honey Glaze
Follow this simple method to roast sweet potato chunks until they are crispy outside, tender inside, and lightly caramelized with a cinnamon-honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the sweet potato chunks in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the honey mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss again until every piece is lightly coated.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary to ensure crispiness.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through the cooking time.
- Continue roasting until the edges are slightly browned and caramelized, and the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure the potatoes are in a single layer on the baking sheet without touching.
- If you prefer a savory profile, omit the honey and cinnamon, and instead use 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder with the olive oil.
- Adjust roasting time based on the size of your potato chunks. Smaller pieces cook faster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0