Sides

Spicy Maple Sweet Potato Cubes

Roasted sweet potato cubes with crisp caramelized edges, coated in a spicy maple butter glaze for a sweet, smoky, and slightly fiery finish.

Prep10 mins
Cook25 mins
Total35 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Spicy Maple Sweet Potato Cubes

At a Glance

Spicy Maple Sweet Potato Cubes is a 35-minute sides recipe for 2 servings, built around medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes, olive oil, salt, black pepper.

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Total time
35 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes, olive oil, salt, black pepper

Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp chopped parsley, optional

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
  3. Spread them in a single layer with space between each cube. Roast for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and tender.
  4. In a small pan, melt butter with maple syrup and hot sauce over low heat for 1 minute.
  5. Toss the roasted sweet potatoes in the glaze while hot.
  6. Finish with chopped parsley if using and serve immediately.

Nutrition Estimate

300 calories
3g protein
36g carbs
16g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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