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Our Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes are tossed in honey and cinnamon before baking. These are such a simple, cozy side dish that’s perfect for any night of the week.
I wasted a lot of time as a kid hating perfectly good vegetables.
Like sweet potatoes…who can dislike a dang sweet potato? They’re sweet and earthy and, when cooked right, they practically melt in your mouth.
I’m making up for the time I missed eating sweet potatoes by whipping them up as often as possible these days.
Our Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes are an absolute staple in my house.
Not only are these roasted sweet potato cubes beyond easy to make, they’re so delicious, and they go with absolutely everything!
We’re also pretty in love with our sweet potato casserole with canned yams and this easy sweet potato pie recipe can’t be beat!
And, if you’re obsessed with your air fryer, try these air fryer sweet potato cubes! They’re tasty too!
Ingredient Notes:
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Sweet Potatoes – You’ll need 2 large sweet potatoes. See below for tips on picking the perfect potato! You can also buy a bag of already chopped and peeled sweet potatoes at many grocery stores. Such a time saver!
Honey – We love using local honey, but whatever you’ve got will be great! You could also sub this with maple syrup.
Spices – You will of course need some cinnamon for this recipe, but a small amount of salt and pepper will also help balance out the flavors.
What Readers are Saying!
“I love this! I make it all the time. It is just enough sweetness. Sweet potato casserole is just too sweet – this is perfect. Try it you’ll like it!” – Susan D.
How To Choose A Good Sweet Potato:
There are a few things to keep in mind when selecting a good sweet potato for roasting. Here is what to look for:
- Color: Stick to an orange or red variety of sweet potato. Two popular varieties are Red Garnet and Jewel. They’re great for roasting because they have a higher moisture content. Purple or tan varieties are more dry and won’t turn out quite as nice.
- Skin & Firmness: Select a firm sweet potato without any soft spots that has smooth skin with as few blemishes as possible. Some small nicks and marks are okay but try to avoid any with large scratches!
How To Cut A Sweet Potato Into Cubes:
A sweet potato can be pretty irregularly shaped but with a little preparation you can make the task of cutting a sweet potato into cubes a lot simpler and safer! Here’s how:
- Peel: First up you’ll want to remove the sweet potato skins. Some people do like to leave the skins on, which is perfectly fine to do. I think they taste better and roast better when peeled so that’s what I’m doing!
- Flatten: Slice off the tips of the sweet potato and then cut a thin strip off lengthwise to create a flat area for the sweet potato to rest on your cutting board. It’s a lot easier and safer to do the rest of the cutting this way.
- Slice: There are a few ways you can cut these into cubes but I prefer to slice the rest of the sweet potato into 1/2″ thick rounds. Once you’ve got the rounds you can easily slice them into cubes. Try to keep them about 1/2″.
How To Roast Sweet Potatoes:
Mix: Add the honey, cinnamon, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl, give it a mix, and stir in the cubed pieces of sweet potato and toss until they are fully coated in the mixture.
Roast: Once you’ve finished coating the cubes of sweet potato in the honey and cinnamon mixture, you can spread them out evenly on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven.
Give the honey cinnamon roasted sweet potato cubes a stir about halfway through, it should only take 25 to 30 minutes!
Roasted Sweet Potato Variations:
I love these honey cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes but there are lots of tasty ways to sweeten or spice the sweet potato cubes. I’ve listed some popular options by three categories: sweet, savory, and spicy!
Sweet: Maple syrup is the obvious choice besides honey. Try it with some chopped pecans sprinkled over the top in the last couple minutes of baking! Another good combo would be brown sugar and nutmeg.
Savory: So many options here. Rosemary and garlic? Parmesan and black pepper? A fresh blend of herbs like oregano, thyme, and parsley with some olive oil is a good choice as well!
Spicy: Toss the sweet potatoes in some oil with your favorite Cajun or Creole seasoning. Smoked paprika, chili lime, and harissa are also great ways to spice up roasted sweet potatoes!
Or combine any of these to make sweet and spicy or sweet and savory variations, like these maple bacon roasted sweet potatoes!
TIPS & TRICKS FOR PERFECT ROASTED SWEET POTATOES!
- Parchment Paper: You may be aware that honey is sticky and messy! You can avoid some of the mess by lining your baking sheet with parchment paper before roasting. It’ll make cleaning a lot easier!
- Cook Time: Different varieties of sweet potato may require more or less time to roast. The size of the cubes can matter too. Just keep an eye on them so they don’t burn! Once they’re fork tender, they’re ready to devour.
- Sheet Pan: Use a large sheet pan and try not to overcrowd it. If the sweet potato cubes are too close together, you won’t get the crispy edges.
- Toss: Give the pan a stir while roasting to keep it from overcooking on one side.
What To Serve With Sweet Potatoes:
You can enjoy our honey cinnamon baked sweet potatoes as a snack, a side, or even a dessert! They’re a great choice for Thanksgiving or other family gatherings and they pair well with just about any protein. Here are some suggestions:
- Harissa Chicken Thighs – The sweet and spicy heat work well together!
- Hot Turkey Sandwich – Thanksgiving turkey and sweet potatoes!
- Garlic Pork Tenderloin – A savory sweet combination!
- Pretzel Crusted Chicken: Crispy and crunchy pretzel crusted chicken.
FAQs:
Of course! It’s a great substitute. We often switch these up and use syrup instead of honey – both are great! Be sure to use pure maple syrup – not the cheapy pancake syrup.
For this recipe, you need to roast the sweet potato cubes for about 25 minutes. Keep in mind that if your cubes are smaller or larger, it will affect the cook time. Try to chop them into even sizes for even cooking.
Don’t forget to stir or flip them halfway through so the texture of the sweet potato cubes stays consistent.
Traditionally sweet potatoes would not be considered low carb. However, depending on your goals, you may be able to fit a small portion into a low carb diet. The addition of honey in this recipe, though, will likely not be a good choice for your low carb diet.
Yes, they will last in the refrigerator for 3-4 days if they are well sealed. These are perfect for meal prep.
More Delectable Sweet Potato Recipes:
Check out these sweet potato cookies!
I also made some SKINNY sweet potato donuts…they sure don’t look or taste skinny, though!
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are a favorite here too.
These make a great side dish at Thanksgiving, right along side my favorite sausage dressing.
Honey Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the honey, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add the sweet potatoes and toss to coat.
- Dump potatoes onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Information:
Richard says
I use coconut oil instead of olive oil and cayenne pepper instead of honey. The sweet potatoes and cinnamon are sweet enough, without all the added sugar in honey. I add the salt after they are cooked.
Vicky says
I like the idea of adding cayenne pepper with the cinnamon. Can you still add the honey to the potatoes after you take them out of the oven?
Karly says
Cayenne sounds great! And you can add honey to the potatoes afterwards if you like.
sara says
Hello! Thank you for the recipe! I will be making it for christmas dinner! I wanted to suggest to you all my personal favorite raw Michigan honey. You can find it on Amazon as well their website www.sleepingbearfarms.com and it is absolutely amazing! thanks again!
Karly says
I’ll have to give that a try!
Amanda says
Great recipe! I’m making this for Thanksgiving to take to my brothers. Is it possible to peel and cut the sweet potatoes the day before roasting them?
Thanks!
Karly says
Sure! You’ll just want to keep them in a bowl of water in the fridge and dry them off before roasting. 🙂
Karly says
Absolutely!
Khylia says
These look delicious! I usually use maple syrup on my sweet potatoes, so I am excited to try honey!
Just a few questions: like you said, raw honey is quite thick; will it mix well or would it be easier to use processed honey if I’m in a rush? Also, I can see that your pan is black where the honey caramelized during the roasting process – was it easy to clean or did it ruin your pan? I ask because I have gone through several baking sheets by cooking with maple syrup and brown sugar; it’s just so sticky and no amount of soaking gets it out! Even protecting the baking sheet with foil doesn’t work sometimes… what do you think?
Karly says
HI Khylia!
I usually line with parchment paper. The honey will definitely stick to your pan. I usually let it soak and then run it through the dishwasher with no problems, but parchment paper works great too.
As for the processed honey that will work fine! The raw honey softens right up with the olive oil and from the stirring.
Katherine says
Swiped straight from Tyler Florence http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/roasted-sweet-potatoes-with-honey-butter-recipe.html
Karly says
I credited Tyler Florence in the recipe, so I’m not sure what your point is?
Kim says
Does anyone know if these are still good cold? Can’t wait to try them 🙂
Karly says
@Kim,
I don’t know that we ate them cold, but I think they’d be fine.
BAC says
I just made these tonight and everyone loved them! I didn’t have honey on hand, so I just swapped that out for some agave nectar, overall a super simple and delicious recipe!
Karly says
@BAC,
So glad to hear you enjoyed them!
PC says
I just made these as a side for Christmas dinner and they were a hit. I usually don’t put anything on sweet potatoes since I think they taste great alone, but this was great. I added rosemary to the dish and everyone loved it, even the kids who said they didn’t like sweet potatoes 🙂
Jess says
I have these in the oven right now and they smell soo good! I hated sweat potatoes growing up but looove them now!
Crista says
OMG I LOVE this recipe!! Gonna.
Jordan says
I am on a HUGE sweet potato kick right now. Not kidding you, I have eaten one everyday for a solid week. Growing up we never ate sweet potatoes, so it wasn’t until this fall (gasp) that I tried one. Hello!!!! Where have you been my entire 33 years of life? I am making up for lost time now. Can’t wait to try some of these recipes. Thanks for sharing!
Karly says
@Jordan,
I had my first one just a couple of years ago, so I’m making up for lost time too! 🙂
@Simple Green Moms says
Love delicious ways to sneak in veggies! These are such a great idea =)
Sue - my cooking pots says
These sweet potatoes look and sound delicious. I love sweet potatoes and can’t understand why others don’t!! But guess we don’t all have the same taste which is probably a good thing!
Lauren says
I love these!! Gonna give these a whirl on my husband, see if he can *semi* like sweet potatoes! Lol!