Baked Sweet Potato Slices

4.96 from 23 votes

A simple yet stunning addition to your holiday feast, these baked sweet potato slices offer a burst of natural sweetness in under an hour.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Course: Side Dish, Holiday

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sweet potato slices, sweet potatoes, potato side dish, sweet potato recipe, baked sweet potatoes, baked sweet potato slices

Servings: people

Calories: 173kcal

2 pounds small sweet potatoes unpeeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Preheat oven to 450ºF. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or spray heavily with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking.
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Toss to combine, ensuring that the slices are completely covered with a light coating of oil.
Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in oven for 30 minutes or until slices are lightly browned and fork tender.

If you need an alternate method to cook your sweet potato slices, air frying is a great option. Check out this air fryer sweet potatoes post for details!
Choose uniformly sized sweet potatoes so that they bake evenly. If you use large sweet potatoes, cut them in half lengthwise first, then cut slices crosswise. Otherwise, increase the baking time to 40-45 minutes.

Recipe Variations:

Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes - Toss the sweet potato slices with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt before roasting. This adds a warm, slightly sweet flavor that’s perfect for fall.
Garlic Herb Sweet Potatoes - Mix the slices with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary, and a tablespoon of chopped parsley along with the olive oil before roasting. Garnish with extra fresh herbs for a fragrant, savory twist.
Spicy Chili Lime Sweet Potatoes - Add ½ teaspoon of chili powder and the zest of 1 lime to the olive oil mixture before coating the potatoes. After roasting, squeeze fresh lime juice over the top for a zesty, spicy kick.

Storing Instructions:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
To reheat, put them in the microwave and heat in 30-second increments until warm all the way through.