Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
Crispy sweet potato wedges, perfect as a snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Toss again to distribute the seasonings.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender-crisp.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the cut sweet potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before tossing with oil and seasonings. Pat them dry thoroughly before baking.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- These wedges are fantastic with a side of ketchup, aioli, or a spicy dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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