20 Roasted Sweet Potato Recipes to Try ASAP

Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
Photo: lutzflcat

These roasted sweet potato ideas are the low effort, intensely delicious recipes you need in your life. High heat brings out the nutritious vegetable's sweet flavor and irresistible texture. From quick and easy sides (such as our top-rated sweet potato fries or honey-glazed cubes) to spiced main dishes that are perfect for dinner all year long (try one of our favorite healthy salads or bowls with roasted sweet potatoes), you're going to want to bookmark this collection of our best roasted sweet potato recipes — you'll come back to it again and again.

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Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Photo by Deb C.

Sweet potatoes are tossed in a sweet honey-olive oil glaze, roasted in a hot oven, then dusted with cinnamon and drizzled with honey. This side dish will become an instant family favorite.

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Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

sliced sweet potatoes with thyme
Amanda Potter

Skip the chips and serve these thyme- and garlic-spiced sweet potato slices. "[This recipe] was sweet and savory with a hint of heat," according to recipe creator bonnie.

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Cubes of roasted sweet potatoes and onions in a shallow white bowl
Happyschmoopies

It couldn't be easier to roast these sweet potatoes and Vidalia onions with balsamic vinegar and garlic. This simple side comes together in under an hour.

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Jan's Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Jan's Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Photo by Sherri.

Chipotle chile powder makes these sweet potatoes subtly smoky, while brown sugar adds sweetness. Onion and garlic powder give this recipe a bit of a bite.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
lutzflcat

Simply seasoned with just salt and pepper, these roasted sweet potato strips are a healthier alternative to traditional French fries.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Vegetables With Thyme and Maple Syrup

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Vegetables With Thyme and Maple Syrup
Photo by Allrecipes.

This sweet and savory side dish — which stars seasoned sweet potatoes, parsnips, and carrots — will be a great addition to your next fall feast.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Feta

roasted sweet potato salad with feta

A simple 4-ingredient dressing (made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and salt) is the perfect finishing touch for this sweet and salty salad.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

Roasted Sweet Potato Corn Chowder in a clear bowl
Sabra Spring

Cozy up on a cold night with this warming chowder. There's no meat, dairy, or gluten, so it's great for people with certain dietary restrictions.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad on red dishes
Allrecipes Magazine

Here's a healthy and hearty meal everyone at your table will love. A citrus-packed dressing, sweetened with maple syrup, brings the fresh-tasting ingredients together.

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Roasted Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Chorizo Breakfast Bowls

breakfast bowl with cubed sweet potatoes, avocado slices, ground meat, black beans, and an egg
France C

"These breakfast bowls are a change from the usual and are loaded with a variety of flavors and textures," according to recipe creator France C, who suggests topping with Cotija cheese and cilantro.

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Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Caramelized brown sugar makes these sweet potatoes taste just like candy, says recipe creator TIA_DAWN. The simple recipe comes together in just half an hour.

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Low-Cal Roasted Sweet Potato Bites

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Photo by Seattle2Sydney.

Make these light sweet potato bites with just five ingredients: cubed sweet potatoes, coconut oil, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and salt and pepper.

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Honey and Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

closeup of cubed roasted sweet potatoes in a white bowl
LilSnoo

Chewy on the outside and soft on the inside, these sweet and salty sweet potatoes are easy to make and even easier to eat.

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Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes

Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes on a baking sheet
Paula

A savory spice mix of paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper perfectly complements the veggie's natural sweetness.

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Roasted Potato Medley

Roasted Potato Medley
Shonda Maxie-lloyd

Use three types of spuds (russet potatoes, red potatoes, and sweet potatoes) to make this irresistible medley, simply seasoned with ingredients you already have in your pantry.

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Roasted Yams

Roasted Yams
TTV78

It couldn't be easier to make these 4-ingredient vegetable slices with just sweet potatoes, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sweet Miso-Scallion Butter

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Sweet Miso-Scallion Butter

"Sweet potatoes are roasted in the oven, then smeared with a sweet and savory miso butter," recipe creator Diana71. Top with thinly sliced scallions for a burst of color and flavor.

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Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble

Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
Andrew J

A spiced brown sugar-pecan topping adds welcome flavor and crunch to this roasted sweet potato casserole. It's perfect for your Thanksgiving Day spread.

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Baked Sweet Potatoes

sweet potato cubes
a_cupit

The Allrecipes community can't get enough of this top-rated recipe, which has almost 500 rave reviews. "Great recipe and a nice change usual sweet, sugary sweet potato side dishes," says reviewer Jillian.

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Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Kellie

Packed with healthy vitamins and antioxidants, this flavor-packed sweet potato side dish recipe is as delicious as it is nutritious.

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More Inspiration

Vegan Black Bean and Sweet Potato Salad with a wedge of lime
My Hot Southern Mess

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