Dairy Free Paleo Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat with the right fat and spices are genuinely one of the most satisfying things you can pull out of an oven, and this version delivers on every level. Avocado oil coats each cube beautifully and handles the 425°F heat without smoking, helping the edges caramelize into those slightly crispy, deeply golden corners that everyone fights over. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne build a warm, savory crust that makes these taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. There's no butter, no cream, no cheese — nothing that would make this off-limits for anyone avoiding dairy — yet the flavor is rich and completely satisfying on its own. The key technique here is spacing: giving each cube room on the baking sheet means you get roasted, not steamed, and that flip halfway through is what locks in the caramelization on both sides. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a pop of color and brightness that pulls the whole dish together. These work as a weeknight side, a meal-prep staple, or an easy addition to any spread where you need something crowd-pleasing and fuss-free.
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4 servings
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it unlined — both work.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with the avocado oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, if using, until every piece is evenly coated.
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