Crispy Sweet Potato Rounds

Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside! These easy, oven-roasted sweet potato rounds are a thyroid-friendly side dish packed with nutrients and flavor.

With just a sheet pan and a hot oven, you can turn simple sweet potato slices into perfectly caramelized rounds of deliciousness. These couldn’t be easier to make—or love. Just slice, brush with oil, season, and roast. This nutrient-rich, naturally sweet and savory side will quickly become a staple in your thyroid-friendly meal rotation.

📽️ Watch the Video! Learn how to make these Crispy Sweet Potato Rounds step-by-step in the YouTube video below!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Super Easy: Just slice, season, and roast!
• Crispy & Creamy: Golden brown edges with a soft, tender center.
• Thyroid-Friendly: Packed with nutrients that support thyroid, gut, and immune health.
• Versatile: Enjoy plain or customize with your favorite spices!
• Gluten-Free, Paleo & AIP-Friendly: Fits a variety of special diets.

The Nutritional Power of Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are so much more than mere plate-filler. They’re also one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can add to a thyroid-friendly diet. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and gut-supporting fiber, they offer so much more than just great flavor.

One of the biggest benefits of sweet potatoes is their beta-carotene content, which gives them that vibrant orange color. Beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that the body converts into vitamin A, a nutrient essential for immune function, eye health, and thyroid hormone production. Eating foods rich in beta-carotene can help reduce inflammation and support your skin, which is often impacted by thyroid imbalances.

PRO TIP: Pair sweet potatoes with a healthy fat like olive oil, coconut oil, or grass-fed ghee to maximize the absorption of beta-carotene. That’s a great excuse to make this recipe!

Sweet potatoes are also an excellent source of vitamin C, another key player in immune function and overall health. Vitamin C helps with collagen production, iron absorption, and reducing oxidative stress, which is important for supporting the thyroid and adrenal glands. If you’ve been feeling extra run-down, adding more vitamin C-rich foods like sweet potatoes can help give your body the support it needs.

Another major perk? Gut health support! Sweet potatoes are rich in prebiotic fiber, which feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. A healthy gut microbiome is crucial for digestion, metabolism, and immune function, all of which are especially important for those managing Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism.

Even though sweet potatoes have a naturally sweet flavor, they actually help with blood sugar balance when eaten in moderation. Unlike refined carbs, sweet potatoes have a low-to-moderate glycemic index, meaning they release energy slowly and steadily—helping you avoid those dreaded blood sugar crashes that can leave you feeling fatigued and foggy.

And let’s not forget potassium—one of the most overlooked minerals when it comes to thyroid health. Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium, which helps with nerve function, muscle contraction, and fluid balance. It also plays a role in adrenal health and blood pressure regulation, both of which are important for maintaining steady energy levels. Many people with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s are low in potassium, so this is another great reason to make sweet potatoes a regular part of your thyroid-friendly menu planning.

Chef's Notes & Pro Tips

Customize the Flavor: If you're inspired to jazz these up with some spices (in accordance with your current dietary plan), please do! When I posted these on Instagram and Facebook, readers shared their own customized versions, like a sprinkle of cinnamon or a shortened cooking time in the air fryer. I've done these so many different ways depending on my mood, maybe with a dusting of seasoned salt, chili powder, cumin, or even smoked paprika.

Best Sweet Potatoes to Use: Any variety of sweet potato would work here, including white or purple varieties, but I recommend orange-fleshed ones like garnet or jewel yams for the best texture (creamy inside, crispy outside) and flavor.

Pair It Perfectly: Add these to your favorite protein and a simple green salad for a quick and easy meal. At our family table, we often enjoy these alongside my Deluxe Burger Salad. The 'Special Sauce' that's included in that recipe is amazing for dipping, but plain is delicious as well.

Serve these Crispy Sweet Potato Rounds with my Deluxe Burger Salad with Special Sauce

Thyroid-healthy Recipe Highlights:

• Sweet potatoes are loaded with complex carbohydrates that can help fill you up and stabilize blood sugar levels. They’re also a rich source of thyroid- and immune-supportive antioxidants beta carotene and vitamin C, as well as the minerals copper and manganese. In addition, sweet potatoes support gut health with prebiotic fiber and are also considered anti-inflammatory. 
• Coconut oil has been touted for its potential benefits to thyroid health, as well as its anti-inflammatory properties and weight loss. It is high in healthy fats, lauric acid, and medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs).

Happy cooking, happy thriving, and enjoy the recipe (below)!

 

P.S. Need more thyroid-friendly recipe inspiration? I’ve got you covered. My Thyroid-friendly Everyday eCookbook features over 50 quick and easy, thyroid-friendly recipes your whole family will love. To take a peek at what’s inside, CLICK HERE.

 

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• Parsnip Sage Risotto
• Mashed Winter Squash - 3 Ways
• The Ultimate Gluten and Dairy-free Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Crispy Grill Fries
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