Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes (Printable)
Tender sweet potato cubes roasted with honey and cinnamon until caramelized and golden. A naturally sweet, comforting side dish perfect for any meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
→ Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, honey, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are not crowded.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Remove from oven and serve hot, garnished with extra cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey creates these gorgeous caramelized edges that make people think you spent way more effort than you actually did
- They are somehow crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, which feels like magic
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the number one mistake people make, causing steam instead of roasting
- Stirring halfway through prevents the bottom pieces from getting too dark while leaving tops pale
03 -
- Room temperature honey mixes much more evenly than cold honey straight from the pantry
- Letting the roasted potatoes sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes helps them develop even more crispy edges