Description
Spicy cinnamon chili roasted sweet potatoes deliver bold Mexican-inspired flavor with minimal effort. Crisp edges, warm spices, and rich caramelization make this simple side dish perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (710 ml) sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 3 cups (710 ml) white potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil (plus extra for greasing the pan)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) melted butter
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 2 tsps (10 ml) chili powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sea or kosher salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground paprika (smoked or sweet)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) ground cumin
- 1 pinch of black pepper (about ½ tsp or 2.5 ml)
- 1 few pinches of cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
- Sour cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and lightly coat a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Potato Preparation: Thoroughly wash sweet potatoes and slice into uniform, bite-sized cubes to ensure consistent cooking and texture.
- Seasoning Technique: Combine cubes in a large mixing bowl, drizzling with extra virgin olive oil and melted unsalted butter, then generously coat with a spice mixture of ground cinnamon, chili powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Baking Process: Arrange seasoned potato cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between pieces to promote crispy edges and prevent steaming.
- Roasting Method: Place in preheated oven and roast for 25-35 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway to ensure even browning and achieve a perfect golden exterior with tender interior.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes, then serve with a complementary garnish like cool sour cream, ensuring each cube is perfectly caramelized and infused with robust spice flavors.
Notes
- Uniform Cutting Technique: Slice sweet potatoes into equal-sized cubes to guarantee consistent cooking and prevent uneven texture.
- Oil and Butter Ratio: Combine extra virgin olive oil and melted butter for enhanced flavor and perfect caramelization during roasting.
- Spice Coating Strategy: Thoroughly toss potato cubes in spice blend, ensuring every piece gets an even and complete flavor coverage.
- Baking Sheet Spacing Tip: Arrange potato cubes with space between them to create crispy edges and prevent steaming, achieving a deliciously golden exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg