Crispy Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon (Printable)

Golden, caramelized sweet potato rounds with warm cinnamon spice. Perfectly crispy and delicious as a side or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

→ Oils & Fats

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional

06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey for drizzling
07 - Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap.
04 - Roast for 15 minutes until slices begin to soften.
05 - Flip each slice and continue roasting for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy at the edges.
06 - Optional: Drizzle with maple syrup or honey while hot and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crispy exterior and tender interior creates an almost addictive texture that will have you reaching for just one more piece every time.
  • This recipe transforms an everyday vegetable into something extraordinary with just a few pantry staples, saving you when dinner feels uninspired.
02 -
  • Never crowd the baking sheet unless you want steamed potatoes instead of crispy ones, I learned this the hard way when rushing to feed unexpected dinner guests.
  • Patting the sweet potato slices dry with paper towels before seasoning removes excess moisture and dramatically improves crispiness.
03 -
  • Using a mandoline to slice your sweet potatoes ensures perfectly even thickness, which is the secret to getting all pieces to cook at the same rate with no burnt or undercooked spots.
  • Let the baking sheet preheat in the oven for about 5 minutes before arranging the sweet potatoes on it, the immediate contact with a hot surface helps develop that crispy bottom right from the start.

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