Roasted Mexican Sweet Potatoes

These Roasted Mexican Sweet Potatoes are always a hit. 

This vegan recipe is perfect for the whole family. It makes a great side dish to chile rellenos, Thanksgiving recipes, and more. 

They come out crispy, tender, and so flavorful! 

Don’t worry about the spice. I’ll show you how to adjust the heat. 

Ingredients

• Sweet Potatoes – Look for smooth outer texture and evenly shaped for easier peeling.  
• Olive Oil – Swap out for avocado oil or vegetable oil. 
• Ground Oregano – a little goes a long way.
• Ground Cumin – This spice will add depth and flavor to the dish. 
• Paprika will give the sweet potatoes a delicious smokey flavor.
• Garlic Powder will make the perfect blend of spices.
• Chile de Arbol is spicy. For those of you who like it less spicy, try chili powder.
• Salt and Black Pepper for the best flavors.

To make this dish spicy sweet, add ¼ cup brown sugar. 

Instructions

• Wash, peel, and remove the sweet potato skins. 
• Dice into 1-inch pieces. 

If you’re not going to use them right away, submerge them into water.

When ready to use, be sure to pat them dry before seasoning. 

For a sugary Mexican sweet potatoes recipe, try Camotes Enmielado. 

• In a large mixing bowl, add the oil and spices to the sweet potatoes.
• Toss to coat. 

The spice mixture also makes a tasty Mexican seasoning for chicken, beef, pork, or as in this recipe, sweet potatoes.

Make a big batch and save in an airtight container for later.

How to Adjust the Heat:

Chile de Arbol is what gives this dish a kick. Omit, if you don’t like spicy food or try using chili powder instead.

The rest of the Mexican ingredients bring flavor, not spice. 

• Spray the baking sheet with oil. 
• Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the sheet pan.  
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the baking tray in the oven.

Take out halfway through and turn so they can get crispy on all sides.

You can also do this in a large skillet, but they won’t come out crispy.

Next Thanksgiving, try this recipe next to Traeger Smoked Turkey

To Make in Skillet:

Heat oil and add seasoned sweet potatoes.

Stir occasionally over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.

Add ½ cup water, reduce to medium heat, and cover for 10 minutes.

Test a sweet potato to see if it’s fork ready.

To Make in the Air Fryer:

Preheat air fryer to 400°. Prepare as instructed. Place on a greased tray in air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stir once. 

Other Mexican Side Dishes:

Arroz Mexicano

Ejotes a la Mexicana

Refried Beans

Papas a la Mexicana

Once out of the oven, top with fresh cilantro or green onions and serve as a side dish.

Or, as an appetizer, with tortilla chips next to creamy guacamole or pico de gallo.

This Roasted Mexican Sweet Potatoes recipe is sure to please any taste buds. It’s an easy dish requiring just a handful of ingredients that’s loaded with deliciousness.

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