Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place your baking sheet inside while it heats.
  2. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large bowl and pat them extremely dry with a paper towel to remove surface moisture.
  3. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the potatoes and toss vigorously until they are evenly coated and appear chalky.
  4. Drizzle the avocado oil over the potatoes, then add the garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss until well combined.
  5. Spread the sweet potatoes onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring no cubes are touching to prevent steaming.
  6. Roast for 15 minutes until the bottoms are starting to brown.
  7. Use a spatula to turn the cubes. Bake for another 8-10 minutes until the edges are dark golden and firm.
  8. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the 3 cloves of minced fresh garlic over the potatoes. Bake until the garlic is fragrant but not brown.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional sea salt if desired before serving.