Skillet Roasted Sweet Potatoes

By srumbel

Skillet roasted sweet potatoes make a favorite side dish! Made with just a few ingredients, the skillet makes these sweet potatoes incredibly crisp, yet still tender.
Author: Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3-4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425º F.
Drizzle olive oil into a medium skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Then add in sweet potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned about 5 minutes or so. Remove from cooktop and place into preheated oven and roast for 25 - 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, if using.

Serves: 4 - 6