Roasted sweet potatoes that are crispy and seasoned to perfection make the best side dish for any meal! We are sharing all the tips for making them the best.
Years ago I started to piece together different recipes for the most incredible roasted potatoes ever until I had what I thought was the best recipe ever. And then I saw a post all about adding baking soda to the water that you boil the potatoes in followed by a toss in an empty pan to make the edges all shaggy thus creating a crust on the potatoes and I’ve been sold ever since. Obviously I had no choice but to try the method on sweet potatoes (yams are fine) and my goodness, BEST DECISION EVER!!!
They are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and I literally cannot stop putting them into my mouth.
Ingredients for Roasted Sweet Potatoes
You only need a few ingredients to make these crispy sweet potatoes and you’ll feel like you’re eating at a fine dining restaurant. Good grief, I’m totally craving them now! Here is what you will need:
- Kosher Salt – seasons the water for boiling which will add flavor to the sweet potatoes
- Baking Soda – boiling the potatoes in baking soda draws out the starch and allows the outside to get brown and crispy
- Sweet Potatoes – yams work fine too
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – gets infused with rosemary and garlic and is the key to getting that crispy exterior
- Rosemary (fresh) – you want fresh for sure to get the max flavor, can you fresh thyme instead if desired
- Garlic – infuses the oil with tons of flavor
- Black Pepper – fresh cracker preferred
- Parsley (fresh) – used for a topping after roasting, add a fresh pop
The measurements of each ingredient are listed in the recipe card below.