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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Sweet and Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These easy and delicious sweet potatoes come together with minimal effort for the perfect holiday side, or weeknight potato.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 3

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 stick melted butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • fresh chives for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut the sweet potatoes in half. Use a sharp knife to score the flesh side of the potatoes, forming a diamond/crosshatch pattern. Place them on a baking sheet.
  • Season the potatoes with salt.
  • Mix together the melted butter and remaining spices. Brush the butter mixture onto the potatoes.
  • Drizzle the honey over the sweet potatoes.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes for 20-30 minutes until they are fork tender.
  • Brush the remaining butter mixture over the potatoes.
  • Garnish with fresh chives and enjoy!
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