How Long To Cook Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are most definitely our favorite food group! Yes friends, we said food group. They're worthy.

And roasting sweet potatoes is one of our favorite preparation methods- hello sweet, caramelized goodness.

In our years of making sweet potatoes, we've discovered a quick and easy method for perfect roasted sweet potatoes every time! Shall we?

How to Make Perfectly Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Slice in half lengthwise– hello to cooking in half the time!
Add oil– it prevents the sweet potatoes from sticking to the pan and also helps achieve slight caramelization along the edges.
Place cut side down– the part touching the pan gets lightly browned and the rest softens to perfection.
Roast at 375 degrees Fahrenheit– we have found this temperature is low enough to allow the sweet potato to cook through fully, but high enough to provide a little caramelization.

Roasted Sweet Potato FAQs

How long does it take to roast sweet potatoes?

The time it takes will depend on the size of the sweet potato, but we find for a medium sweet potato, 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-35 minutes is ideal. When you press the potatoes they should have a little give. Add more time, if needed.

How do you reheat roasted sweet potatoes?

We like to reheat them on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet until hot. To speed up the cooking process, you can slice them into chunks before adding to the skillet.

Do you need to peel sweet potatoes?

Not for this recipe! We prefer eating the skin (hello, fiber!), but you can scoop out the flesh and leave the skin, if preferred.

How long do they keep?

We recommend storing leftover roasted sweet potatoes covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

A pan of perfectly roasted sweet potatoes

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 2 (sweet potatoes)

Course How To

Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan

Freezer Friendly No

Does it keep? 3 Days

2 medium sweet potatoes, skin on
2 tsp avocado or coconut oil

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and transfer to a baking sheet. Drizzle with a little oil (if avoiding oil, omit) and massage to coat. Place cut side down on the baking sheet.
Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until caramelized on the edges and when you press on the top of the potatoes they have a little give.
Enjoy as is, or top with desired toppings. For sweet, go for nut butter, banana, and granola. For savory, go with black beans, avocado, salsa, and cilantro.
Best when fresh. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet until hot.

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with avocado oil and without toppings.

Serving: 1 Sweet Potato Calories: 132 Carbohydrates: 26.2 g Protein: 2 g Fat: 2.3 g Saturated Fat: 0.3 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.32 g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 72 mg Potassium: 438 mg Fiber: 3.9 g Sugar: 5.4 g Vitamin A: 18450 IU Vitamin C: 4.1 mg Calcium: 40 mg Iron: 0.7 mg