Description
These Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Bites are a delicious, savory snack featuring tender sweet potato cubes baked to a perfect crisp. Tossed in a fragrant Parmesan herb butter, they combine earthy rosemary and thyme with rich melted butter and sharp Parmesan, making them an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potato Bites
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Parmesan Herb Butter
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for crisping the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated to help with browning and taste.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes evenly in a single layer on a baking sheet to allow even cooking and crisping.
- Bake sweet potatoes: Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping the sweet potatoes halfway through the cooking time to promote even crispiness on all sides.
- Make herb butter: While the sweet potatoes bake, mix the melted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and dried rosemary in a bowl until well combined.
- Toss with herb butter: Once the sweet potatoes are crispy and cooked through, transfer them to a large bowl and toss with the Parmesan herb butter mixture to coat evenly.
- Serve warm: Serve the sweet potato bites warm as a snack or side dish, perfect for sharing.
Notes
- You can substitute dried herbs with fresh herbs; just use double the amount for a fresher flavor.
- For extra crispiness, place the sweet potatoes on a wire rack over the baking sheet.
- These bites reheat well in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness.
- Parmesan cheese can be replaced with a vegan alternative for a dairy-free version.
