Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

Crispy, golden perfection—without the fryer! These oven-baked sweet potato wedges are ultra-crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and packed with smoky, garlicky flavor. The secret?

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 55

Total Time: 1 40

Servings: servings

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Ingredients

For the Wedges:

3 medium sweet potatoes
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp oil (30 mL)
Flaky sea salt, to taste

For the Roasted Garlic Mayo:

1 head garlic
1 Tbsp oil (15 mL)
½ cup mayonnaise (120 g)
1 tsp lemon juice (5 mL)

Instructions

1. Soak the Wedges

Wash and cut the sweet potatoes into wedges (cut in half, then slice each half into four pieces lengthwise). Soak them in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour. This helps remove excess starch for extra crispiness.

2. Coat with Seasoning

Drain and pat the wedges dry. Place them in a large resealable bag, add the cornstarch, and shake until evenly coated. Add the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, then shake again to distribute the seasonings.

3. Roast the Garlic

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Remove excess paper from the garlic head, keeping the cloves intact. Slice off the top to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 Tbsp of oil, wrap in foil, and place it in the oven. Let it roast while the wedges bake.

4. Bake the Wedges

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the wedges in a single layer and drizzle with oil. Bake for 15 minutes, flip each wedge, and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crispy.

5. Let Them Crisp

Turn off the oven, slightly prop the door open, and let the wedges sit for 10 more minutes to maximize crispiness.

6. Make the Garlic Mayo

Squeeze 6 roasted garlic cloves into a bowl, then mix with mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir until smooth.

7. Serve & Enjoy

Sprinkle the hot wedges with flaky sea salt and serve with the roasted garlic mayo for dipping.

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