Oven Baked Sweet Potato Slices
Indulge your cravings with these irresistible oven-baked sweet potato slices! Each piece is golden-brown with perfectly crisp edges, bringing out the potato’s natural sweetness, enhanced by a drizzle of honey and a touch of savory salt. With their delicious taste and effortless preparation, these baked sweet potato slices are sure to delight with every bite!
This is such a simple recipe, but one definitely worthy of being published on the blog! It is sweet, smoky and can be served a large variety of ways. I love to eat them as a snack dipped into hot sauce. I’m certain you’ll find your own favorite way too! Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Easy and Delicious Recipe
- This recipe has straightforward instructions and is so easy to do! You only need to mix the ingredients, bake them, and enjoy.
- You’ll end up with roast sweet potatoes with the perfect texture — crispy around the edges but very soft in the center.
- Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense vegetables, so you’re loading up on fiber, vitamin C, potassium, protein, and beta-carotene with every bite.
- You can season these sweet potato rounds in many ways! They work with various sweet, savory, and even spicy options. Check out our suggestions below for great ideas, or experiment with flavors based on your preference.
- These baked sweet potatoes can be a tasty side dish, a flavorful snack, or a simple base to which you can add toppings.
- The sweet potatoes keep well in the fridge, so you can make a big batch and slowly add them to various meals throughout the week.
- It’s the perfect addition to various diets – from gluten-free to vegan and even low-calorie, high-carbohydrate options.
Ingredient Notes
Sweet Potatoes: Act as the very base of the recipe. They have a natural sweetness, a rich, velvety texture, and a porous quality that allows them absorb all spices and seasonings beautifully.
Oil of choice: Helps brown the sweet potatoes evenly and ensures that the seasonings stick to the slices.
- I like to use avocado oil for these oven-roasted sweet potato slices, but you can also use melted coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil.
Salt: Enhances the flavors of the ingredients.
Smoked Paprika: Imparts a mild, smoky flavor that enhances the natural flavors of the sweet potatoes.
Honey: Boosts sweetness while also encouraging caramelization as the sweet potatoes bake. If you are vegan, use maple syrup instead!
Garlic powder: Adds a rich, savory taste that balances the dish’s sweetness.
How to Make Baked Sweet Potato Slices
- Heat the oven to 425℉. Line a large baking sheet or tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato slices with oil, salt, paprika, honey, and garlic powder, tossing until well coated.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle any remaining mixture from the bowl over the sweet potato slices.
- Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until fork tender and caramelized around the edges.
- Enjoy!
How to Serve Sweet Potato Medallions
- Served alongside dipping sauces like garlic aioli, honey mustard, avocado crema, or chipotle mayo.
- Served with vegetable tacos, bean stew, or stuffed peppers.
- As a side dish to grain bowls like this spicy pumpkin quinoa bowl or rainbow bowl.
- A side dish to roasted cabbage steaks or okra.
- Served alongside vegetarian salad recipes like this light and easy Mediterranean cucumber salad.
- As an appetizer that is topped with black beans, corn, cheese, jalapeno peppers, diced red onion, and a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.
- As a Mediterranean-inspired dish with added feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and oregano on top.
Seasoning Ideas for Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Minced garlic, rosemary salt, and pepper for an earthy-sweet combination of flavors.
- Cinnamon and chili powder for a sweet and spicy combo.
- Thyme, oregano, and lemon juice for a bright and herby taste. Fresh cilantro, cumin, and lime zest can also achieve this.
- Curry powder and ginger for a sweet, spice-filled flavor.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder and cinnamon for a unique, chocolate-flavored twist.
- Drizzling some melted butter and topping it with parmesan cheese (rennet-free if necessary) is also delicious!
- Maple syrup with chopped pecans turns the dish into a perfect autumn recipe!
Storing and Reheating
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to five days.
To reheat, pop the oven-baked sweet potato slices into the oven at 350°F for around 10 minutes, or in the microwave for just a minute or two.
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Oven Baked Sweet Potato Slices
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes peeled, sliced into ½” rounds
- 3 tablespoons oil of choice I like to use avocado oil
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon honey use maple syrup if vegan
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato slices, oil, salt, paprika, honey, and garlic powder. Toss all to coat well.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle any remaining mixture left in the bowl over the sweet potato slices.
- Bake for 15 minutes, flip, then bake for 15 minutes longer, or until fork-tender and caramelized around the edges.
- Serve and enjoy!