Description
Simple recipe for making crispy roasted sweet potato wedges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Cut them into uniform wedges, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the sweet potato wedges in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the wedges. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and paprika over the wedges. Toss again until seasoned.
- Spread the wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through cooking.
- Continue roasting until the wedges are tender inside and slightly browned on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the cut wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before drying and seasoning.
- You can substitute paprika with chili powder or garlic powder for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: roasted sweet potato, sweet potato wedges, baked sweet potato, side dish, simple potatoes