About this recipe
These roasted sweet potatoes with homemade Latin spice mix are a huge hit at my home. They’re crispy on the edge and soft on the inside, with a spicy, delicious kick in every bite.
When I was growing up, sweet potatoes weren’t as popular as they are now. And I really don’t remember eating them as a kid. I grew up in Mexico, so it was less popular there. But I’m so happy I got to discover them. I was missing out on so much goodness, missing flavor and on their nutritional powers.
How to prepare roasted sweet potatoes?
Listen, this is one of the easiest ways to prepare them. You wash them, pat them dry, cut them into similar-sized strips, cover them in oil, sprinkle the homemade Latin spice mix, and bake. Yep, it is that easy, and they turn out so good.
Tips, tricks & other recipes
- It’s crucial to cut the sweet potatoes into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking pan—arrange the sweet potato strips in a single layer for the best results.
- If you have a leftover Latin spice mix, use it everywhere! It adds a perfect extra layer of flavor to anything it touches.
- I love making my own spice mixes at home because it allows me to control the ingredients and tailor the flavor to my liking.
- This is the ultimate spice mix for roasted sweet potatoes—it enhances their flavor by seasoning them and balancing out their natural sweetness with a hint of spice.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Homemade Latin spice mix
Ingredients
- 3 Sweet Potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Homemade Latin spice mix
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- Fresh oregano for garnish
Instructions
- Turn on the oven to 450 degrees.
- Mix spices and dried oregano with salt.
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Cut into similar size strips.
- Using your hands, cover all the pieces in olive oil.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture.
- Put them in the oven for 10 minutes. Take them out when golden. Turn them over and place back in oven for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition
information
Nutritional information of this recipe is only an estimate, the accuracy for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
This recipe appeared first in 2014.
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