Reading Time: 2 minutesThese sweet potato wedges are quick, easy, and completely delicious. With only five ingredients, these have become my go-to side dish when I’m short on time and just need to throw something in the oven. Plus, sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins, minerals, and plenty of fiber so they are nutritious, filling, and sweet.
Since these sweet potato wedges are oven roasted, they won’t get crispy like French fries — they stay soft and melt in your mouth. For variations, try adding crushed garlic, herbs like thyme and rosemary, or crushed red pepper.
The truth is: you can’t really go wrong when it comes to sweet potatoes.
Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
These sweet potato wedges are quick, easy, and completely delicious. With only five ingredients, these have become my go-to side dish when I’m short on time and just need to throw something in the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes washed peeled, and cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil avocado oil, or oil of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place wedges in a bowl and add one tablespoon olive oil, pinch of sea salt and pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Toss with your hands to combine the sweet potatoes with the spice mixture.
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Roast the sweet potatoes for 35-45 minutes, until soft and slightly browning at edges.
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Add a pinch more salt (to taste) and serve hot.
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