These savory and sweet Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes are made with just four ingredients and easy to make! These sweet potatoes are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a holiday meal!
Over time I’ve shared a lot of recipes for sweet potatoes with y’all. It’s not a coincidence; we we love them! These Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes are easy to make and versatile. They make a great side for so many dishes like meatloaf or pork chops. They are also perfect for your Thanksgiving table.
If you love sweet potatoes as much as we do you’ll want to check out these recipes for other delicious, oven roasted versions like these Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes, or these Roasted Cinnamon Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes. If you’re looking for another great way to make sweet potatoes in the oven don’t miss my easy recipe for Sweet Potatoes Fries or Baked Sweet Potatoes.
How to make Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes
- Honey
- Ground Cinnamon
- Butter
- Salt
Directions:
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes then chop into one inch pieces. Set them side.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Spray large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the honey, butter, cinnamon, and salt to a small saucepan and over medium-low heat.Stir constantly until the butter is melted and ingredients are combined.
- Place the sweet potatoes onto the prepared sheet.
- Pour the honey mixture on top and toss the potatoes in mixture until fully coated. Spears the potatoes out in a single layer and not overlapping.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes tossing them halfway through the cooking time
- The potatoes are done when they slightly browned and can be pieced easily with a fork.
Substitutions and Variations
Sweet and Spicy: To give your sweet potatoes a touch of heat with the sweet add a half teaspoon (more or less to taste) of chili powder to the saucepan in step four.
Nutmeg: You can add a dash of nutmeg to the seasoning mixture for give these potatoes a touch of holiday flavor.
Olive or Coconut Oil: You can use 2 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil in place of butter for a slightly healthier version.
Do I have to peel sweet potatoes before eating them?
You do not have to peel the skin from sweet potatoes before cooking. This really is up to you. The skin of sweet potatoes (or any potato) is a good source of fiber and contains a lot of healthy vitamins. If you do choose to leave the skin on the potatoes beside to scrub and rinse the well before roasting.
Storage:
Store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to four days. To reheat transfer to a mircowave safe plate or bowl and then heat for 45 seconds then stir, then continue to heat in 30 second increments until heated through.
I hope you and your family will love this recipe as much as we do! If you do try this recipe please come back and leave a comment letting me know how much you liked it!
Happy Cooking Y’all!
Susanne
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Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 7x11 baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
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Add the honey, butter, cinnamon, and salt to a small saucepot over medium-low heat.
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Stir constantly until the butter is melted and combined.
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Place the sweet potatoes onto the prepared sheet tray.
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Pour the honey mixture on top and toss the potatoes in it until fully coated. Make sure the potatoes are in a single layer.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the potatoes are lightly browned and tender, and the sauce is bubbly.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.
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