Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Wedges
- 2 sweet potatoes, large, scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into quarters, then cut each quarter into 2-3 wedges, aiming for pieces about 1/2-inch thick. You should get about 8-12 wedges per sweet potato.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the sweet potato wedges to the bowl with the spice mixture. Toss thoroughly with your hands or a spatula until all the wedges are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Arrange the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. This allows them to roast rather than steam.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through, until they are tender on the inside and slightly crispy and caramelized on the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Wedges
- 2 sweet potatoes, large, scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into quarters, then cut each quarter into 2-3 wedges, aiming for pieces about 1/2-inch thick. You should get about 8-12 wedges per sweet potato.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the sweet potato wedges to the bowl with the spice mixture. Toss thoroughly with your hands or a spatula until all the wedges are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Arrange the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. This allows them to roast rather than steam.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the wedges halfway through, until they are tender on the inside and slightly crispy and caramelized on the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min