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October 19, 2023 Leave a Comment

Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

A large cookie sheet covered in parchment paper with sweet potato wedges on top.Looking for a delicious side dish to go with anything from hamburgers and pulled pork sandwiches to accents in a quinoa bowl or with your favorite baked chicken or salmon? I’ve recently fallen in love with these perfectly seasoned Baked Sweet Potato Wedges. When they are nice and warm, fresh out of the oven with just a hint of char on them…forget it. I could eat the whole pan. 

Baked Sweet Potato Wedges on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper.I feel like I talk about it all the time, but dang, smoked paprika just really elevates simple recipes. The mixture of spices on these Baked Sweet Potato Wedges wouldn’t be the same without the hint of smokiness from the smoked paprika. The cornstarch is also another vital ingredient that adds a hint of crispness to the roasted wedges. Don’t get me wrong. These aren’t going to be crisp like a french fry, but you will see why the cornstarch is important after you taste them. 

Find a reason to make these this week, whether it’s a side for dinner or just something you want to make for yourself at lunchtime…I do that sometimes and slice up some avocado and feta cheese to eat with it–simple and delicious. I mean, with all the nutrients in a sweet potato, we are doing our body a favor when we eat these. 🙂The corner of a sheet pan covered in parchment paper with baked sweet potato wedges on top.

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6-photo picture collage of step-by-step photos of how to make baked sweet potato wedges.Tips for How to Make Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
  • Make sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper. It’s the best way to guarantee they won’t stick to the baking sheet.
  • If you only cut up two sweet potatoes, use 3/4 tsp salt instead of 1 tsp.
  • Depending on how many sweet potatoes you use, you may need to bake them in two batches. Make sure to space the wedges about 1/4 inch apart. You don’t want them stacked on each other because they will not bake evenly if you do so.
  • I like to use a fork to flip the wedges over. It’s easier than using a spatula.
  • Put the wedges under the broiler for a minute after they have finished cooking to brown them a little more.

Three-photo Pinterest picture with the text of the title in the middle separating one photo on top and two on the bottom.Chef’s Tools:

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Serving Spatula

Serve with...

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Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
Total time
40 mins
 
My new favorite way to eat sweet potatoes. These fun Baked Sweet Potato Wedges have the perfect amount of seasoning and are baked to perfection.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Side Dish/Vegetable/Healthy
Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 2-3 medium-sized sweet potatoes, halved and then wedged into ⅓-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt (3/4 tsp if you only use 2 sweet potatoes)
  • pinch of ground pepper
  • 1½ tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. (This is the best way to guarantee they won't stick.)
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine the cut wedges and all the other ingredients.
  4. Mix well until each wedge is evenly coated with oil and spices.
  5. Next, place each wedge down in rows on the baking sheet, trying to keep them about ¼-inch apart. You may need to bake them in two batches.
  6. Bake the wedges for 12 minutes, and then carefully flip all of them over. I use a fork to do this. Return to the oven and bake for 15 more minutes.
  7. If desired, you can put them under the broiler for a minute after they are finished cooking if you would like a little more browning.
  8. Serve while hot/warm and Enjoy!
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