Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato
This spicy roasted sweet potatoes recipe is easy and delicious. It's sweet and spicy-twist to the classic recipe.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 211kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potato
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- ½ teaspoon mild paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Wash and clean the sweet potato and cut into cubes of 1 inch thickness. And set aside.
- Add the cut sweet potatoes, cayenne pepper, mild paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and olive oil to a mixing bowl.
- And combine until the sweet potato cubes are coated well with the spices.
- In the baking sheet, without crowding-spread the spice coated sweet potato cubes evenly.
- And bake it for 20 minutes or until the center is cooked.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper or substituting it with paprika.
- For a sweet-spicy variation, add a tablespoon of brown sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for three months.
- Reheat in the oven and air fryer at 375°F. Or microwave until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32532IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg