Spicy Cajun Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)

Oven-baked sweet potato slices tossed in bold Cajun spices for a crispy, flavorful side dish.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Seasonings

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

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and 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 - Combine Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
04 - Sprinkle the spice mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to ensure all slices are thoroughly coated.
05 - Place the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 15 minutes, flip each slice, then continue roasting for an additional 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden and slightly crisp.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of the potatoes balances the bold, smoky spice in a way that feels almost too easy.
  • They come out crispy on the edges and tender in the middle without any frying or fuss.
  • You can throw them together in under ten minutes and let the oven do all the work.
  • Theyre just as good cold the next day, which means leftovers actually get eaten.
02 -
  • Slicing the potatoes evenly is the only thing that really matters, uneven pieces roast unevenly and youll end up with some burnt and some raw.
  • Dont skip the flip halfway through or the bottoms will scorch while the tops stay pale.
  • If your oven runs hot, check them a few minutes early because sweet potatoes can go from golden to charred fast.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one to get perfectly even slices, it makes a bigger difference than youd think.
  • Let the sweet potatoes sit in the spice mix for a minute before spreading them out so the flavors start to sink in.
  • If youre feeding a crowd, use two baking sheets and rotate them halfway through so everything cooks evenly.
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