Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe - Budget Bytes (2024)

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I prefer one-dish meals over the traditional “main and two sides” structure these days because I like to save time and effort. BUT sometimes you just really need a side dish, and when I do, I try to keep them as simple as possible. Not only do I want to save effort, but I really don’t want to upstage my main dish. That’s why simple recipes like these Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes are so great. They’re easy and serve their purpose. Nothing more, nothing less. :)

How to Season Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I used a mild chili powder blend to season the sweet potatoes, plus just a little salt. That’s all they need–really! The natural subtle sweetness of the sweet potatoes perfectly balances the mild, earthy flavor of the chili powder and a pinch of salt always helps the flavor pop.

What Kind of Chili Powder is Best?

I use McCormick’s chili powder, which has no heat and very little salt. If you’re using a different brand, make sure to check the ingredients and adjust the salt if needed and/or be prepared for a some heat. Some brands of chili powder are spicy, some aren’t. Spicy chili powder goes just as well with sweet potatoes as mild, so either can be used.

What to Serve with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I made these Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes to go along side my Cumin Lime Chicken Drumsticks. They cooked in the oven at the same times as the chicken so everything was done at onetime, and the offered the perfect complimentary colors and flavors. Everything just went togetherso very well.

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How to Roast Sweet Potatoes – Step by Step Photos

Wash and peel two sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs. total). Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with foil.

Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. The easiest way to do this is to first cut the potatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices, then cut the slices crosswise into cubes.

Place the cubed potatoes in a large bowl and add 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp chili powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. I use McCormick’s chili powder, which is mild and contains very littlesalt. Every brand is different, though, so be aware that if yours contains cayenne or another spicy chili, you could end up with some spicy sweet potatoes. Likewise, if your chili powder contains more salt, you may need to reduce or eliminate the salt I have listed in the ingredients.

Toss the sweet potatoes until they are coated in the oil and spices.

Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, stirring once about half way through. When finished, they’ll be soft and slightly browned on the edges. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.

I added a little fresh cilantro to my Chili Roasted Sweet Potatoes just for color in the photos and because I had it on hand from the Cilantro Lime Chicken. It’s totally not needed to make these sweet potatoes mouth-wateringly good, though!