This post contains affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy.

These Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice are sweet, savory, and the perfect side dish or post-workout snack.

A Perfectly Balanced Snack or Side

Not only are these roasted sweet potatoes a fantastic side dish, but they also lend themselves as fuel for anyone who likes to get out for some afternoon cardio.

Sweet potatoes offer up a good balance of protein, carbs, fiber, and micronutrients. Sure they’re a complex carb, but they’re easier on your stomach than a lot of other options out there.

This recipe amps things up with a sprinkle of chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne, along with a smear of honey and a refreshing squeeze of lime juice.

Not only are the flavors a hit, but the feeling of nourishing your bod with something so hearty and healthful is incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

  • Sweet Potato
  • Avocado or olive oil
  • Raw or organic liquid honey
  • Chili powder
  • Paprika—sweet or smoked add a nice touch
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • Lime
  • Scallions
  • Fresh parsley

Got an Air Fryer?

Try these Honey Lime Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes!

How to Roast Sweet Potatoes With Honey and Lime

  1. Preheat the oven to 400º F.
  2. Cut your sweet potato in half lengthwise and brush each half, including the skin, with olive or avocado oil.
  3. Season the entire sweet potato halves with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
  4. With a sharp knife, score the top (interior) halves, and season with chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper if you’re using it.
  5. Pop the potatoes into the oven and bake them for about 30 minutes.
  6. When done, remove them from the oven and allow them to sit and cool for a few minutes.
  7. Before serving, brush with honey, spritz them with fresh lime juice, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s a nutrient-rich source of carbs, which makes it a great post-workout snack since
  • This recipe requires very few ingredients, most of them being pantry staples
  • It’s a healthy option
  • It’s super easy to prepare
  • You can adapt it to your preference! Play with the seasoning, and even swap honey for maple syrup!

Just How Healthy Are Sweet Potatoes?

  1. Sweet potatoes help stabilize blood sugar! They’re higher in fiber than white potatoes, which provides more stability for blood glucose.
  2. They support eye health. You’ve heard this about carrots, I’m sure. But sweet potatoes boast enough vitamin A to benefit overall eye health as well.
  3. It’s possible that they reduce systemic inflammation. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant which cleanses the body’s cells of pro-inflammatory free radicals.
  4. They aid in digestion, thanks to their soluble fiber.
  5. They’re perfect for a heart-healthy diet!
  6. Longevity. A hefty punch of beta-carotene is correlated with lower risk of death from any health cause, and sweet potatoes are full of that good stuff.
  7. They keep you fuller for longer, which can help prevent mindless and unhealthy snacking.

Useful Kitchen Tools

More Sweet Potato Recipes You’ll Love

Have You Made This Recipe?

If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a STAR rating & commenting below with feedback!

You can also show off your creations on Instagram by tagging @killing__thyme

4.85 from 19 votes

Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice

These Chili + Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Lime Juice are sweet, savory, and the perfect side dish or pre-run snack.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Want to save this recipe?
Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Ingredients 

  • 1 sweet potato, cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 TBSP liquid honey
  • 1/2 tsp of chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp sweet or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Kosher salt + cracked black pepper
  • 1 lime
  • Fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brush each sweet potato half with olive oil, skin included.
  • Season the entire sweet potato with kosher salt + cracked black pepper.
  • Score the top halves (interior flesh) with a knife.
  • Season each top half with chili powder, paprika and harissa or cayenne, if using.
  • Bake for 30 mins at 400 degrees F.
  • Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove from oven.
  • Smear the top halves with honey. Squeeze fresh lime juice over both halves upon serving, and add parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1half | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g
Like this recipe? Rate and comment below!
4.85 from 19 votes (6 ratings without comment)

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

31 Comments

  1. Omgosh! This recipe ruined me. I can’t eat sweet potatoes another other way now. Y’all, I bought a 40lb box of sweet potatoes so I can make this recipe in bulk and freeze dry a whole bunch. Love love love this recipe.

    1. Haha, so glad you enjoyed this Joanna! I love love love sweet potatoes this way as well. So good!

    2. 4 stars
      The flavors were very nice.
      However, as it’s 101 degrees here, I used the microwave instead of the oven.
      The results were NOT the same (which I expected).
      I’m looking forward to winter, so I can make this sweet potato twist again.

      1. Hi Grandee, you’re right, results will not be the same by making this in the microwave. Glad you enjoyed the flavors, and let me know what you think when you give it a shot in the winter!

  2. 5 stars
    A lovely alternative to plain old sweet potatoes.  The spices and sweetness from the honey are delicious. I served mine with salmon and roasted chickpeas. Yummy!

  3. 5 stars
    Been making this recipe for a few years and always love it! Started used Mikes Hot Honey since we really love spicy, boyfriend loves it! 

  4. 5 stars
    Made these for my mom and we love them and now making them again a week later for dinner party and going to use hot honey to spice it up even more . The lime adds suck a delicious contract and don’t forget the green onions . 

    1. I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Colleen! I’m with you on the lime. Limes are magical! They add so much brightness and freshness :)

  5. 5 stars
    You had me at chili honey…and adding lime juice for that extra tang was the perfect touch. This was an amazing side dish!

  6. 5 stars
    I love that you gave me the idea of making this for a pre-run snack. I find it so hard to eat before working out, and I need something that will fuel me without weighing me down. This looks perfect!