Cajun Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)

Boldly seasoned sweet potato slices, oven-roasted to crispy perfection with Cajun spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 28 oz)

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato slices with olive oil until evenly coated.
03 - In a small bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne.
04 - Sprinkle the spice blend over the sweet potatoes and toss thoroughly to ensure even coverage.
05 - Lay the seasoned sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Flip each slice and continue roasting for another 12 to 15 minutes until golden and slightly crispy at the edges.
07 - Transfer the roasted slices to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The edges get crispy and caramelized while the centers stay soft and sweet, giving you two textures in one bite.
  • It takes less than ten minutes to prep, and the oven does all the work while you set the table or finish something else.
  • The smoky, spicy coating turns plain sweet potatoes into something people ask for by name at potlucks.
02 -
  • Flip the slices halfway through or the bottoms will char while the tops stay pale and soft.
  • If your oven runs cool, add a few extra minutes at the end or switch to broil for two minutes to get those edges crispy.
  • Taste your Cajun seasoning before you use it because some brands are loaded with salt and others are mostly paprika.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one to get perfectly even slices, which means perfectly even cooking.
  • Let the potatoes sit in the spice mixture for a minute before spreading them out so the flavors really soak in.
  • If you want them extra crispy, pat the slices dry with a towel after slicing to remove surface moisture before tossing with oil.
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