Description
These Honey Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes are perfectly caramelized with crispy edges and a tender, creamy center. Coated in a simple honey butter glaze, they’re the ultimate easy side dish for any meal from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4-5 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by washing, peeling, and cutting them into uniform 1-inch cubes. Try to keep the pieces similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Make the honey butter glaze by melting the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl (30-45 seconds) or in a small saucepan on the stovetop. Stir in the honey until well combined.
- Toss the sweet potatoes in a large bowl with the honey butter mixture, salt, cinnamon, and pepper (if using). Use your hands or a spatula to ensure every piece is well coated with the glaze.
- Arrange on baking sheet in a single layer with space between pieces. Don’t overcrowd—use two baking sheets if needed. Overcrowding creates steam instead of caramelization.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through at the 15-minute mark. The sweet potatoes are done when they’re fork-tender, golden brown on the edges, and caramelized.
- Check for doneness by piercing with a fork. They should be tender but not mushy. If they need more time, return to the oven for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired. The sweet potatoes will be glossy, caramelized, and irresistibly delicious.
Notes
- Uniform cutting is crucial – Keep your sweet potato cubes similar in size (about 1 inch) for even cooking.
- Don’t skip the flip – Turning the sweet potatoes halfway through ensures even caramelization and prevents burning.
- Watch the last 5 minutes – Honey can burn quickly at high heat. Keep an eye on your potatoes toward the end of cooking.
- For extra crispy edges – Increase oven temperature to 450°F but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Adjust sweetness – If you prefer less sweet, reduce honey to 2 tablespoons or substitute half with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (approximately ⅙ of recipe)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg