Description
Discover how to make delicious sweet potato wedges with this easy recipe. Learn the best seasoning and baking techniques for crispy perfection!
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt plus additional for serving
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) chipotle chile powder use less if sensitive to spice or omit
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) dried rosemary
Instructions
- Position an oven rack in the middle and set your oven to preheat at 450°F.
- Clean and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. You may peel them if you prefer (I like to keep the skins on).
- Slice each sweet potato lengthwise into two. Then, cut each portion into 3 or 4 long pieces, aiming for 6 to 8 pieces per potato. Each piece should be approximately ¾ to 1 inch wide; uniformity in size is key for even baking.
- Arrange the pieces on a baking tray with a rim and pour the oil over them.
- Combine the salt, garlic powder, chipotle chile powder, black pepper, and rosemary in a small bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the sweet potatoes and mix well to ensure each piece is coated with oil and spices.
- Lay the sweet potato pieces in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch each other (if the tray is crowded, use two trays and place them in the upper and lower sections of the oven).
- Cook the sweet potatoes in the oven for 15 minutes, then flip them using a spatula. Place the tray back in the oven and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, until they achieve a light golden color and are soft when poked with a fork.
- Switch the oven setting to broil. Broil the sweet potatoes for 3 to 5 minutes until the edges become crispy to your preference (keep an eye on them to prevent burning). Remove them from the oven and promptly sprinkle with a bit more salt. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider sprinkling smoked paprika or cumin in the spice mixture before coating the sweet potatoes.
- To enhance sweetness, try adding brown sugar or cinnamon to the spice mixture for a delightful twist.
- For extra crispiness, arrange sweet potato wedges evenly on the baking tray and flip them halfway through baking for even cooking.
