These oven-roasted Whole30 Sweet Potatoes have a crispy exterior with a soft tender center, flavored with a spice blend of chili powder, cumin, and garlic.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Sweet potatoes are a healthy delicious side dish that can be prepared in many different ways depending on the occasion. For a special holiday, I recommend making our rich and decadent mashed white sweet potatoes, made with a blend of coconut milk and sage-infused brown butter. These spicy roasted whole30 sweet potatoes are great for any occasion. You can serve these sweet potatoes as a savory-sweet breakfast by adding an egg or paired with a protein for lunch or dinner. Here are more reasons why you will love this recipe:
- Healthy side dish. Sweet potatoes are nutrient powerhouses, full of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and zinc. This recipe has no added sugar, is whole30 compliant, naturally gluten-free, and paleo-friendly.
- Quick, easy, and versatile. From start to finish, this recipe takes only 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes to roast. For lunch or dinner, add roasted sweet potatoes alongside fish, chicken, or ground beef. For breakfast, add a fried egg in the morning and serve as a sweet potato hash.
- Perfectly seasoned. This savory spice blend of chili powder, cumin powder, and garlic powder complements the sweet potatoes' natural sweetness. Other spice options include cayenne pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, or paprika.
Ingredients For Roasted Sweet Potatoes
You'll need the following ingredients to make this easy whole 30 sweet potato recipe.
Recipe Notes
- Sweet Potatoes: You will need two pounds of sweet potatoes for this recipe, which is (2-3) medium-sized sweet potatoes. Our favorite variety to use is garnet red sweet potatoes, but you can use virtually any variety of sweet potatoes.
- Oil: Avocado oil has a high smoke point and works well to crisp the sweet potatoes. Refer to the oil smoke point chart below.
- Spice Blend: A combination of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper adds a perfect savory accent to the potatoes while complimenting their natural sweetness.
How To Roast Whole30 Sweet Potatoes: Step By Step
- Prep sweet potatoes. Peeling the sweet potatoes is optional. Cut into ½-inch cubes.
- Toss the sweet potatoes in oil and seasonings. Add the sweet potatoes, oil, chili powder, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Stir until the potatoes are fully coated.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the baking sheet. Pour the sweet potatoes onto a large baking sheet, and arrange them in a single layer, making sure there's space in between the cubes.
- Roast at 425°F for 30 to 35 minutes until tender, flipping halfway through.
Find the printable recipe with full instructions and measurements below.
Oil Smoke Point
What Is an Oil Smoke Point? The smoke point of oil is the oven temperature at which it starts smoking. Avocado oil is whole30 friendly and has the highest smoke point. Choosing other oils may result in burnt-baked sweet potatoes.
- Avocado oil (refined) smoke point: 500°F.
- Ghee smoke point: 485°F.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil smoke point: 400°F.
- Coconut oil (refined)smoke point: 400°F
If using olive oil or coconut oil: Roast sweet potatoes at 425°F. for 15 minutes, flip, and then lower the temperature to 400°F for the remaining time. Cooking time may vary depending on your oven.
Recipe Tips
Choose fresh sweet potatoes. Look for orange and red-skinned potatoes. These tend to be sweeter, creamier, and less starchy. A good sweet potato has no discolorations with a texture that is nice and firm.
Use a large sheet pan. Spacing the potatoes out evenly is important for even cooking and roasting. If the potatoes overlap one another they tend to steam rather than roast.
Flip the potatoes. For even cooking it is best to flip the sweet potatoes at least once halfway through, or twice every ten minutes.
Storage
Storage: You can store leftover sweet potatoes in glass meal prep containers, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Microwave sweet potatoes for 1 to 2 minutes, or until warmed through.
Variations
- Finish with nut butter topping: A great way to serve these freshly baked whole30 sweet potatoes is with a little bit of almond butter.
- Add fresh herbs. You can add fresh parsley or fresh cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.
FAQ
Sweet potatoes are gluten-free, paleo & whole 30 compliant.
Sweet potatoes are very healthy, containing a high amount of dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, and other minerals.
Depending on the oil you choose sweet potatoes are best roasted between 425 to 400°F for a crisp exterior and soft center.
Sweet potatoes are great to serve alongside my Italian chicken thighs, whole roasted chicken, honey mustard chicken thighs, gluten-free sloppy joes, and orange maple glazed salmon.
Recipes To Serve With Sweet Potatoes
I hope you love this whole30 sweet potato recipe as much as I do! If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your review will help other readers in the community.
Recipe
Whole30 Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes (2 to 3 potatoes), cut into ½ inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep sweet potatoes. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Peel the potatoes (if you'd like) and cut into ½-inch cubes.
- Toss the sweet potatoes in oil and seasonings. Add the sweet potatoes, oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl. Stir until the potatoes are fully coated.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the baking sheet. Pour the sweet potatoes onto a large baking sheet, and arrange them in a single layer, making sure there's space in between the cubes.
- Roast. Place the baking sheet in the oven for 30-35 minutes until tender, stirring halfway through.
Notes
- Avocado oil (refined) smoke point: 500°F.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil smoke point: 400°F.
- Coconut Oil (refined) smoke point: 400°F
- Ghee smoke point: 485°F.
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