Cajun Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Tender sweet potato slices tossed in bold Cajun spices, oven-roasted to crispy perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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, for added heat)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place sweet potato slices in a large bowl and toss thoroughly with olive oil to ensure even coating.
03 - Combine Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne in a small bowl.
04 - Sprinkle the spice blend over the sweet potato slices and toss until each slice is evenly coated.
05 - Spread the sweet potato rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Flip each slice carefully, then continue roasting for an additional 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden and slightly crisp.
07 - Transfer roasted slices to a serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spicy crust contrasts perfectly with the naturally sweet potato interior
  • They come together in under 45 minutes with almost zero active work
  • The seasoning blend keeps forever in your pantry for instant flavor
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet will steam the potatoes instead of roasting them, so use two sheets if needed
  • Letting them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes helps the crust set and get even crispier
03 -
  • Soak the sliced potatoes in cold water for 15 minutes if you have time, it removes excess starch for extra crispiness
  • Homemade Cajun seasoning is easy to mix up and lets you adjust the flavors to your taste
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