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    Easy Roast Sweet Potatoes with Smoked Paprika

    Published: Aug 18, 2020 · Modified: Oct 8, 2021 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 10 Comments

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    These easy roast sweet potatoes flavoured with smoked paprika, are quick, simple to make, and a great alternative to traditional roast potatoes.

    A tasty side dish for a wide variety of meals such as roast dinners, chicken, and fish.

    A tray of roast sweet potato chunks

    These easy roast sweet potatoes are one of my favourite side dishes. In fact, I think I prefer them to normal roast potatoes because you don't need to do the whole par boiling thing!

    I love how their sweetness complements the smoky paprika and spicy cayenne pepper so well.

    👩‍🍳 Love potatoes? Try my easy Parmentier potatoes too!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • Is roasted sweet potato good for you?
    • Should you leave the skin on when roasting?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🧊 Suitable for freezing?
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • A delicious alternative to traditional roast potatoes
    • Great hot out of the oven or cold in salads
    • Can be flavoured many different ways
    • Simple to make
    • They're quick - the potatoes are cooked in about 20 minutes

    Is roasted sweet potato good for you?

    Yes! Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin c and vitamin b6. They're also rich in potassium and magnesium.

    These crispy roast sweet potatoes are baked in olive oil, which is a healthy fat containing lots of beneficial fatty acids.

    Should you leave the skin on when roasting?

    It's absolutely up to you, whether you leave the skin on or not. My kids prefer sweet potatoes peeled, but if I'm roasting sweet potatoes for adults only, I often leave the skin on.

    If you would prefer to leave the skin on, just scrub the potatoes under cold running water and allow them to dry, before cutting into bitesize chunks.

    Overhead shot of roast sweet potatoes with smoked paprika

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Sweet potatoes - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled (or the skin left on if you prefer) and cut into bitesize chunks.
    • Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons of olive oil are needed for this recipe.
    • Smoked Paprika - 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika are sprinkled onto the sweet potatoes before roasting.
    • Cayenne Pepper - I love the heat that a small pinch of cayenne pepper gives the sweet potatoes. If you prefer things on the mild side just leave this out.
    • Sea Salt - A sprinkling of sea salt (I use Cornish sea salt flakes), really helps to bring out the flavour of the sweet potatoes.

    🥄 Equipment

    A vegetable peeler (if you prefer to roast without the skins on), a sharp knife to cut the potatoes into chunks, and a large baking sheet, are the only pieces of equipment you will need for this easy recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Peel the sweet potatoes or leave the skins on if you prefer.

    Two: Place on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil then sprinkle over the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and sea salt.

    Three: Bake in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.

    Four: Serve with meat, poultry, fish or whatever you fancy!

    Step by step photo instructions

    💭 Top tips

    Cut the sweet potatoes into equal size chunks, which will help them cook evenly. I like my roast sweet potatoes to look a bit on the rustic side, so I don't cut them into uniform square pieces. Instead, I just make sure they are roughly the same size, about 3 cm.

    🧊 Suitable for freezing?

    The cooked roast sweet potatoes can be frozen. Just make sure they have cooled to room temperature, before placing them in a freezer-safe container.

    When you are ready to eat them, take them out of the freezer and allow them to defrost. You can then reheat them in a hot oven for 10 minutes.

    📖 Variations

    Sweet potatoes can take on a variety of flavourings really well. Smoked paprika is one of my favourites, but you could also try woody herbs like thyme and rosemary (just scatter the herbs around the sweet potatoes and make sure they are coated in oil to prevent burning).

    Other options would be whole cloves of garlic in their skins, cinnamon, honey, and chilli flakes.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    I serve these easy roast sweet potatoes in so many different ways. First and foremost they always feature as a side dish to a roast dinner, as well as to slow cooker meats like my slow cooker pork chops. I also serve them with my baked cornflake chicken nuggets, air fryer chicken breasts, savoury mince, courgette and feta frittata, and courgette & feta burgers for an easy weekday dinner.

    They're also good with leftover pork bolognese, garlic butter chicken or lamb and apricot tagine, and a side of vegetables for a quick and nutritious lunch.

    I sometimes stir cold leftover roast sweet potato cubes into salads like this herby halloumi couscous, to add a bit of texture and flavour.

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    5 from 11 votes

    Easy Roast Sweet Potatoes with Smoked Paprika

    These easy roast sweet potatoes flavoured with smoked paprika are quick, simple to make, and a great alternative to traditional roast potatoes. A tasty side dish for a wide variety of meals such as roast dinners, chicken, and fish.
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine British
    Keyword roast sweet potatoes
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 162kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Vegetable Peeler
    • Knife
    • Baking Sheets
    • Kitchen Scales
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 2 Sweet Potatoes
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 200°c (180° fan/ 400F/ Gas 6) and peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 3cm cubes.
    • Place the cubed sweet potatoes onto the baking sheet and drizzle over the oil, then sprinkle over the other ingredients. Use a spoon to toss everything together, making sure all the sweet potatoes are coated in oil.
    • Roast in the oven for 18-20 minutes until tender. I usually test with a sharp knife.

    Notes

    NThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors.
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Roast Sweet Potatoes with Smoked Paprika
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Sodium
     
    354
    mg
    15
    %
    Potassium
     
    404
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    23
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    16571
    IU
    331
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3
    mg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    34
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shanna

      August 18, 2020 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      This is my go do dish when grilling. I love the flavor it adds with chicken.

      Reply
    2. Kathryn Donangelo

      August 18, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      These are perfect!! I love the addition of the smoked paprika in these potatoes. Making these again!

      Reply
    3. Nicole Triebe

      August 18, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Our family are big sweet potato fans and this is one of the best recipes we've tried! So yummy!

      Reply
    4. Jacque Hastert

      August 18, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet potatoes make a regular appearence at our table during the fall and winter months. I love how simple this recipe is to make and I will be adding this to our menu soon.

      Reply
    5. Cookilicious

      August 18, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      We are big fans of sweet potato in the house..which is why we love this recipe of yours! Make it every other day.. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Cindy

      August 18, 2020 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      We have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen, cooking as a family lately. It has been fun to involve the kids with recipe research and cooking! We found your recipe and we made it today! It was a success and a hit with everybody!

      Reply
    7. Emily Liao

      August 18, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      Loved the paprika spice on this 🙂 So delicious!

      Reply
    8. Jess

      August 18, 2020 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Totally delicious, my husband is a huge sweet potato fan so we'll definitely have these again!

      Reply
    9. Annissa

      August 18, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      The smoked paprika adds so much to the flavor in this recipe. I also love the touch of cayenne. It makes the flavor profile more unique. I chose to leave the skins on the sweet potatoes.

      Reply
    10. rika

      August 18, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      I am a big fan of sweet potatoes! I love the combination of paprika and cayenne pepper. Can't wait to make this.

      Reply

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