Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato (Printable)

Golden, crispy sweet potato wedges with a smoky seasoning, oven-baked for a healthy, flavorful side.

# 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

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 430°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise into wedges about 1/2 inch thick, ensuring even sizing for consistent cooking.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the wedges with cornstarch or arrowroot powder until lightly coated.
04 - Add olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to the wedges and mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Place the seasoned wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them so they do not touch.
06 - Bake the wedges for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
07 - Carefully turn each wedge using a spatula to ensure even browning.
08 - Return the wedges to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until edges are golden and crisp.
09 - Remove from oven; sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but are baked with minimal oil, so you can feel good about seconds.
  • The smoked paprika and cumin create a warmth that makes plain ketchup feel unnecessary.
  • Cleanup is effortless since everything happens on one sheet pan.
02 -
  • Soaking the cut wedges in cold water for 30 minutes and drying them completely before seasoning removes excess starch and dramatically improves crispiness.
  • Do not skip flipping them halfway through, the bottoms will stay pale and soft if you do.
03 -
  • Use a convection setting if your oven has one, the circulating air makes them even crispier.
  • Cut the wedges as evenly as possible so they cook at the same rate and you do not end up with some burnt and others underdone.
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