Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges

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Baked sweet potato wedges are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These are seasoned with a smoky, spicy blend that will have everybody coming back for more! Great thing about this recipe is you can adjust the seasoning to your desire. You want to add minced garlic, go ahead! You want these bad boys spicier, go for it!

Submitted by Plant Based Life
Updated on December 30, 2019
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
12 wedges
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

  • ¼ teaspoon cornstarch

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.

  3. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3 wedges. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Add spice mixture and stir with a rubber spatula or your hands until potatoes are completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the thickest parts of potato wedges are easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

175 Calories
8g Fat
26g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 175
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 478mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.