Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potatoes (Printable)

Golden-crisp sweet potato wedges baked with smoky spices for a flavorful, healthy side dish option.

# What You Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 28 oz), scrubbed and cut into wedges

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder for enhanced crispiness

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 - Flaky sea salt, for finishing

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 430°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise into evenly sized wedges about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato wedges with cornstarch or arrowroot powder until just coated.
04 - Drizzle olive oil over the wedges, then add smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to evenly coat.
05 - Spread wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch.
06 - Bake for 15 minutes until edges begin to brown.
07 - Use a spatula to flip each wedge carefully.
08 - Return wedges to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
09 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They get properly crispy on the outside without any deep frying or guilt.
  • The smoked paprika and cumin make them taste way more interesting than regular fries.
  • You can prep them while your oven heats up and still have time to change into sweatpants.
02 -
  • Soaking the wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning removes extra starch and makes them even crispier, but only if you dry them completely with a towel first.
  • Do not skip the flip halfway through. The bottom gets soggy if it sits too long, and you will wonder why they are not crispy.
  • If your oven runs cool, bump the temperature up to 230°C or they will just bake soft instead of crisping up.
03 -
  • Use a scale to measure your sweet potatoes if you can. Two large ones should be around 800 grams, and that makes portion sizes predictable.
  • If you want them darker and more caramelized, brush them lightly with a little maple syrup before the last 5 minutes of baking. It sounds weird, but it works.
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