Golden sweet potato wedges baked with warm spices—healthy, crispy, and made for easy, delicious sides.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1½ lb), scrubbed and unpeeled
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Spices
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
06 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
08 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Halve sweet potatoes lengthwise and slice into ½-inch thick wedges.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss sweet potato wedges with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne if desired until evenly coated.
04 - Spread wedges in a single layer, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 15 minutes, then turn wedges over and continue baking another 15 minutes until golden brown and tender.
06 - Serve hot, optionally accompanied by your preferred dip such as aioli, yogurt sauce, or ketchup.
