Description
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make snack or side dish. Cubes of sweet potatoes are tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then baked to crispy perfection. They are finished by coating with a fragrant parmesan herb butter blend, elevating their flavor with thyme, rosemary, and melted butter for a savory treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Parmesan Herb Butter
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot enough to crisp the sweet potato cubes perfectly.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Toss the 1-inch sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange for baking: Spread the sweet potato cubes evenly on a baking sheet, making sure they are in a single layer for even cooking and crispness.
- Bake to crisp: Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure all sides become crispy and golden brown.
- Prepare herb butter: While the sweet potatoes bake, mix the melted butter, grated parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and dried rosemary in a bowl until well combined.
- Toss with herb butter: Once the sweet potato bites are baked and crispy, transfer them to a bowl and toss thoroughly with the parmesan herb butter mixture, coating all the pieces.
- Serve warm: Serve the crispy baked sweet potato bites immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.
- You can substitute fresh herbs if available, using about 1 tablespoon each.
- Use vegan butter and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan to make this recipe vegan.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to regain crispness.
- Adjust salt and seasoning to taste depending on dietary preferences.
