Baked Sweet Potatoes

These baked sweet potato cubes will pair perfectly with all your favorite seasonal dinners. 

How to Bake Sweet Potatoes

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

How to Season Sweet Potatoes

These baked sweet potatoes are simply seasoned with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Of course, you can flavor them however you like. 

How to Bake Sweet Potatoes At Home

Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you bake sweet potatoes at home:

1. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into cubes. 
2. Place in a prepared baking dish, coat with oil, and season. 
3. Bake in the preheated oven until soft and fork-tender

How Long to Bake Sweet Potatoes

In an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, three large cubed sweet potatoes should be perfectly baked and fork-tender in about 45 minutes. 

Can You Make This Recipe Ahead of Time? 

You can wash, peel, and cube the sweet potatoes the day before you plan to serve the baked sweet potatoes to save time. Simply store the cubed sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How to Store Baked Sweet Potatoes

You can store leftover baked sweet potato cubes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Absolutely delicious sweet potato recipe,” raves Bob Seale. “I roasted them on a prepared baking sheet and turned them over half way through to crisp them. Just before serving, I squeezed a few drops of fresh lemon juice over them.”

“So simple!” according to Mary Delaney. "Crisp and chewy corners, perfectly soft inside. This is going to be a regular in our vegetable rotation.”

“So easy to make,” says linda. “I didn't have oregano so I used Herbs de Provence. Will definitely make it again!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams