Easy Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges/Fries Recipe

This recipe for Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges has only five ingredients and makes a perfect side dish for many meals and occasions.  

Sweet potatoes are incredibly nutritious and are packed with antioxidants, vitamins (vitamin C), and minerals and are vegan and gluten-free.

During a recent grocery store visit, I noticed in the prepared food section, that sweet potato wedges are very similar to my homemade roasted sweet potato wedges and much more expensive.  

The cool thing about making your own is that they will cost less and taste just as good or better and it's such a healthy side dish.  

Ingredients for Baked Sweet Potato Wedges:

• Sweet Potatoes
• Olive oil (for substitutions see further down in the post)
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Paprika

It only takes a few minutes to prep for these sweet potato wedges that are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.

How to Make Sweet Potato Wedges in Oven:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 
3. Wash and dry your sweet potatoes. Dry with a paper towel or dishcloth.  I prefer keeping the skin on the sweet potatoes. You may remove the skin with a vegetable peeler if desired.
4. Using a sharp knife, cut both ends of the sweet potato off and then cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.  Cut the two halves into wedge shapes and place them into a large bowl. You should get 6-8 wedges from one large sweet potato depending on the thickness of your wedges.
5. Pour olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika over the sweet potatoes and mix to combine. I use my hands.  See other options, tips, and suggestions below in this post.
6. Place the sweet potato wedges (or sweet potato fries as they are sometimes called) in a single layer on a large baking sheet (sheet pan). Try to make sure there is some space between each one so they bake evenly.
7. Bake (roasted) sweet potato wedges in the preheated oven until golden brown for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
8. Serve immediately with your favorite main course (suggestion: roast chicken) and/or dipping sauce.
9. Store leftover sweet potato wedges in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Tips for this Sweet Potato Recipe:

• Serve these wedges instead of french fries.
• Try to cut the wedges in equal sizes so that they bake evenly.
• Toss (flip) the sweet potato wedges halfway through the baking process using tongs or a spatula. This will ensure crispier wedges.
• If you do not have parchment paper, you may bake these sweet potato wedges on a baking tray. It is optional to use a nonstick cooking spray on the baking sheet since they are coated in oil.
• As an alternative, you may cut the sweet potato into medallion shapes instead of spears or wedges.
• All ovens are different so the cooking time may vary somewhat for you.
• One of my favorite ways to serve these crispy wedges is with a dipping sauce. See below for some ideas!
• For best results, serve immediately from the oven.
• An alternative to mixing the ingredients in a bowl is to place all the ingredients in a resealable bag and shake gently to make sure all the sweet potato wedges are coated.
• If you only have access to small sweet potatoes, you may use more that will produce smaller wedges.  They should taste just as delicious!
• Freezer friendly: store raw uncooked cut sweet potato wedges in a resealable bag and thaw and bake when ready.
• You can also make these sweet potato wedges in an air fryer! Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place the sweet potato wedges in a single layer, and cook for about 5 minutes until done and crispy. Cook time will vary per air fryer.

Substitutions for sweet potato wedges:

• You may replace the olive oil, or extra virgin olive oil with another oil such as coconut oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil.
• Replace the paprika with a pinch of chili powder for spicy sweet potato wedges
• Substitute a cookie sheet if that is what is available.

How to reheat sweet potato in the oven:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes until wedges are hot to the touch and heated through.

Dipping Sauce For Sweet Potato Fries:

• My favorite dipping sauce: 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix well.

You might also like to try my Roasted Russet Potato Wedges.

Next time, try these sweet potato recipes:

• Sweet Potato Pie
• Sweet Potato Smoothie
• Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
• Sweet Potato Brownies
• Sweet Potato Casserole
• Sweet Potato Pumpkin Spice Truffles
• Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Hash

For a great side dish, try Mashed Sweet Potatoes

I hope you enjoy this simple side dish and add it to your list of healthy recipes!

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Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

I love these sweet potato wedges. They make the perfect, healthy side dish. All it takes is a few minutes prep time.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2

Calories: 65 kcal

Author: Christine Galvani

Ingredients

• 2 in large sweet potatoes washed and cut wedges.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Pinch sea salt and pepper.
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

3. Wash and dry the two large sweet potatoes. You can dry with a paper towel or dish towel. Using a sharp knife, cut both ends of the sweet potato off and slice the sweet potato lengthwise into two pieces. Now cut into wedges. Place wedges into a large bowl.

4. To the bowl, add one tablespoon olive oil, pinch of sea salt and pepper and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. Toss with your hands to combine and to coat all the sweet potatoes with the spice mixture.

5. Place sweet potatoes on the prepared baking pan. Try to space them apart sot they are not touching to get crispier wedges. Roast sweet potatoes for 35-45 minutes, until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

6. For best results, serve immediately, hot with your favorite main dish and/or dipping sauce.

7. Store sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Recipe Notes

Tips for this Sweet Potato Recipe:

• Serve these wedges instead of french fries.
• Try to cut the wedges in equal sizes so that they bake evenly.
• Toss (flip) the sweet potato wedges halfway through the baking process using tongs or a spatula. This will ensure crispier wedges.
• If you do not have parchment paper, you may bake these sweet potato wedges on a baking tray. It is optional to use a nonstick cooking spray on the baking sheet since they are coated in oil.
• As an alternative, you may cut the sweet potato into medallion shapes instead of spears or wedges.
• All ovens are different so the cooking time may vary somewhat for you.
• One of my favorite ways to serve these crispy wedges is with a dipping sauce. See below for some ideas!
• For best results, serve immediately from the oven.
• An alternative to mixing the ingredients in a bowl is to place all the ingredients in a resealable bag and shake gently to make sure all the sweet potato wedges are coated.
• If you only have access to small sweet potatoes, you may use more that will produce smaller wedges.  They should taste just as delicious!
• Freezer friendly: store raw uncooked cut sweet potato wedges in a resealable bag and thaw and bake when ready.
• You can also make these sweet potato wedges in an air fryer! Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place the sweet potato wedges in a single layer, and cook for about 5 minutes until done and crispy. Cook time will vary per air fryer.

Substitutions for sweet potato wedges:

• You may replace the olive oil, or extra virgin olive oil with another oil such as coconut oil, avocado oil, or vegetable oil.
• Replace the paprika with a pinch of chili powder for spicy sweet potato wedges
• Substitute a cookie sheet if that is what is available.

How to reheat sweet potato in the oven:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes until wedges are hot to the touch and heated through.

Dipping Sauce For Sweet Potato Fries:

• My favorite dipping sauce: 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix well.

 

Nutrition Facts

Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Sodium 583mg24%

Vitamin A 605IU12%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.