Cajun Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)

Boldly seasoned sweet potato slices roasted to a crispy, tender finish with Cajun-inspired spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, 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)

→ Garnish (optional)

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato slices with olive oil to ensure even coating.
03 - Combine Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne in a small bowl.
04 - Sprinkle the spice mix over the sweet potatoes and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
05 - Place sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes, then flip each slice and continue roasting for an additional 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges.
07 - Transfer slices to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside and creamy inside—the kind of contrast that makes you keep reaching for more.
  • The Cajun seasoning hits all those warm, smoky notes without requiring a specialty store run.
  • This works as a side dish, a snack, or even layered into grain bowls, which means one recipe solves multiple dinner dilemmas.
02 -
  • The flip at the halfway point is non-negotiable; it's the difference between unevenly cooked potatoes and perfectly caramelized ones that look intentional.
  • If your slices are different thicknesses, the thicker ones will still be slightly soft when the thin ones are crispy—this is actually okay and adds textural interest, but if you want uniformity, slice more carefully or arrange them strategically.
  • Smoked paprika is your silent hero here; don't skip it even if it seems like just one more spice.
03 -
  • If you want extra crunch, turn your broiler on for the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking—watch closely because it goes from golden to charred faster than you'd think.
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet; the potatoes need space or they'll steam instead of roast, and steaming is the enemy of crispiness.
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