Perfect Maple Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes {Easy Recipe!}

Easy, beautiful, and nutritious, these maple roasted sweet potatoes come out perfectly caramelized, adding effortless flair to any meal.

If you’re looking for the best sweet potatoes to make at home, these roasted sweet potatoes might become your new favorite. This simple recipe uses just a handful of ingredients—like olive oil, maple syrup, and a few spices—but the results are deeply flavorful and naturally sweet with crispy edges and a soft center.

Over the years, I have become a huge fan of sweet potatoes. In fact, I rarely buy regular russet potatoes anymore and look for ways to replace potatoes with sweet potatoes in recipes. Not only are they healthier, but they add a natural sweetness, cutting down or eliminating altogether the need for adding sugar or other sweeteners. 

When deciding what dishes pair well with a sweet potato side dish such as this, the options are endless. Beef, chicken, pork… in my humble opinion, you can’t go wrong. Following the popular advice to “eat the rainbow,” I do like serving sweet potatoes alongside a salad or green vegetable. 

Whether you’re cooking for a holiday Thanksgiving dinner or just want a healthy side dish for a busy weeknight, this sweet potatoes recipe is a great addition to your collection of delicious sweet potato recipes.

This is definitely one dish I always feel good about eating. Our kids love it, too!  

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup, such as Butternut Mountain Farm 100% Real Maple Syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

How to Make It

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.

3. Pour maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper into a gallon-size bag (a large bowl works well, too) and squish with your fingers until well combined.

4. Add sweet potato cubes to the bag, seal the bag, and shake well to coat.

5. Pour the sweet potatoes onto a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer.

6. Bake about 40 minutes, stirring gently every 10-15 minutes. Sweet potatoes are done when they are fork-tender and caramelized with brown edges.

7. Enjoy!

Additional Tips for Roasted Sweet Potatoes

You can easily store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat for grain bowls, roast chicken, or alongside veggie burgers. This dish is also ideal for meal prep—and if you’re short on time, try cutting the sweet potato cubes into smaller pieces for faster roasting. 

Don’t be afraid to experiment. Personal preference plays a big role, and different varieties of sweet potatoes can all work in this particular recipe.

This roasting method also works well for sweet potato wedges, medallion shapes, or even sweet potato fries—just adjust oven temperature or add additional minutes as needed. 

Use a vegetable brush to clean your potatoes and always prep on a clean cutting board. 

If you’re craving a twist, try pairing with black beans, brussels sprouts, or even add to a Mediterranean dish with brown rice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How do I cut sweet potatoes for roasting? Cut into even sweet potato cubes for consistent cooking and caramelization. Half-inch cubes work best, but if you prefer smaller or larger, be sure to adjust the cooking time appropriately. 
• Can I use another oil instead of olive oil? Yes. Olive oil adds a rich flavor and helps achieve perfectly roasted sweet potatoes, but another mild-tasting oil like canola oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil also work well.
• Why aren’t my sweet potatoes caramelizing? Make sure you spread the cubed sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet pan without overcrowding.
• Do I need to peel the sweet potatoes? Peeling is a personal preference. Both peeled and unpeeled work in this sweet potatoes recipe.
• Can I make sweet potato fries instead? Yes, cut into fry shapes and follow the same method for delicious sweet potato fries.
• How do I store leftover roasted sweet potatoes? Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
• How do I reheat roasted sweet potatoes? Yes, leftovers can be reheated in the oven on a sheet pan or microwaved.
• What meals do these go with? They’re the perfect side dish for roasted meats, grain bowls, or simple weeknight dinners.
• Can I prep the sweet potato cubes in advance? Absolutely! Store raw cubed sweet potatoes in an airtight container for up to two days.

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Perfect Maple Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes {Easy Recipe!}

Easy, beautiful, and nutritious, these maple roasted sweet potatoes come out perfectly caramelized, adding effortless flair to any meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
3. Pour maple syrup, olive oil, salt and pepper into a gallon-size bag (a large bowl works well, too) and squish with your fingers until well combined.
4. Add sweet potato cubes to the bag, seal the bag, and shake well to coat.
5. Pour the sweet potatoes onto a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer.
6. Bake about 40 minutes, stirring gently every 10-15 minutes. Sweet potatoes are done when they are fork-tender and caramelized with brown edges.