If you’ve never tried sweet potato wedges before, you might be missing out on one of the most delicious and versatile snacks out there. And if you’re already a fan, get ready to take your love to the next level with our crispy sweet potato wedges.
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We love sweet potatoes, and we’ve used our air fryer to cook sweet potato wedges, sweet potato cubes, sweet potato fries, and air fryer sweet potato plenty of times, but sometimes you just want an oven-roasted potato – right?
These wedges are the perfect combination of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They’re packed with natural sweetness, and our special blend of herbs and spices takes the flavor to a whole new level.
Why you’ll love our roasted sweet potato wedges recipe
- They make for great snacks, ideal for hungry teenagers, games night, and a BBQ side dish.
- Sweet potatoes are a healthy side dish and even more so if you make them in an air fryer.
- These roasted vegetables are perfect for dipping in your favorite dipping sauces.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan!
Ingredients you’ll need to make your potato wedges
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
We don’t mean to brag, but our crispy sweet potato wedges are pretty much a work of art. They’re crispy, sweet, and utterly delicious!
How to make crispy sweet potatoes with step-by-step instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F/230°C.
Wash and dry your potatoes; there’s no need to peel them but peel them if you prefer.
Using a sharp kitchen knife, slice each potato in half lengthwise, then cut again, making them into quarters; the ends need to be approximately ½ inch, so repeat the cutting if you need to, depending on the size of your potatoes.
Place your wedges into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, then toss, ensuring that they are all evenly coated.
In a separate bowl, combine garlic powder, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Then tip the seasoning onto the wedges and toss to evenly coat.
Place the wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer and not touching each other; you may need two baking sheets.
Bake for 18 – 20 minutes and then remove from the oven and, using a spatula, flip the wedges, return them to the oven, and bake until the wedges are lightly brown and tender, approximately 5 – 10 minutes.
Now turn your oven to broil and broil your wedges until lightly browned and crispy, approximately 2 – 3 minutes; they don’t take long.
Remove your sweet potato wedges and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Or try air fryer sweet potato wedges; they are so simple to make!
Recipe notes and tips
- Cutting
Make sure the wedges are the same size to ensure the sweet potatoes cook evenly. - Out of olive oil?
Use vegetable oil instead. - Storage
Store oven-baked wedges in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and freeze for up to 3 months.
What to serve sweet potato wedges with
Sweet potato wedges or air fryer sweet potato wedges are delicious when served as a snack, dunked in your favorite dipping sauce.
We love eating them with dipping sauce for sweet potato fries, BBQ sauce, or maple ketchup.
How to store leftover sweet potato wedges
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, they won’t be as crispy as freshly cooked, but they’ll still taste great.
You can freeze roasted, baked sweet potato wedges, and they’ll keep for up to 3 months.
Why aren’t my sweet potato wedges crispy?
If you want crispy sweet potato wedges instead of limp, soft ones, you need to ensure that your wedges are evenly sized; this means they will cook evenly and crisp up – it’s just the same if you want crispy sweet potato fries.
Don’t cut them too large; use medium sweet potatoes and just resist the temptation to oversize them.
Also, be sure not to overcrowd the wedges as this will prevent them from crisping up.
Do I have to peel a sweet potato?
Whether you’re cooking baked sweet potatoes or making sweet potato wedges, there is no need to peel them.
In fact, we truly believe that the best sweet potato wedges always have their skins on.
Just ensure that you wash sweet potatoes well before cooking.
More sweet potato recipes that you’ll love
- Baked sweet potatoes
- Sweet potato fritters
- Sweet potato fries
- Mashed sweet potato
- Sweet potato soup
- Sweet potato pie
Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 3 medium Sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- ¾ tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Dried rosemary
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F/230°C.
- Wash and dry your potatoes, there's no need to peel them but peel them if you prefer. Using a sharp kitchen knife, slice each potato in half lengthways, then cut again making them into quarters, the ends need to be approximately ½ inch, so repeat the cutting if you need to, depending on the size of your potatoes.3 medium Sweet potatoes
- Place your wedges into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil, then toss, ensuring that they are all evenly coated.2 tbsp Olive oil
- In a separate bowl, combine garlic powder, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Then tip the seasoning onto the wedges and toss to evenly coat.¾ tsp Garlic powder, ¼ tsp Dried rosemary, ½ tsp Smoked paprika, Salt and pepper to taste
- Place the wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, in a single layer and not touching each other, you may need two baking sheets. Bake for 18 – 20 minutes and then remove from the oven and, using a spatula, flip the wedges, return them to the oven and bake until the wedges are lightly brown and tender, approximately 5 – 10 minutes.
- Now turn your oven to broil and broil your wedges until crispy, approximately 2 – 3 minutes, they don't take long. Remove your sweet potato wedges and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cutting
Make sure the wedges are the same size to ensure the sweet potatoes cook evenly. - Out of olive oil?
Use vegetable oil instead. - Storage
Store oven-baked wedges in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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