Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
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Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Description
The Crispy Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Wedges recipe begins by cutting sweet potatoes into uniform wedges and soaking them in cold water for 30 to 60 minutes to remove excess starch. They are then dried and coated in cornstarch, which helps achieve crispy edges in the oven. Seasonings include smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper mixed evenly onto the wedges by shaking in a sealed bag.
A head of garlic is roasted separately with oil by wrapping in foil and baking at 450°F until soft and sweet. The wedges are placed on a parchment-lined sheet, drizzled with oil, and baked at 450°F, flipped halfway through, to reach a browned, crisp texture while keeping the centers tender. The roasted garlic is used in a sauce made with mayonnaise and lemon juice, providing a creamy, zesty dip.
This dish serves well as a side or snack with a balance of crispy texture and sweet, earthy flavors enhanced by smoky spices and garlic sauce. The soaking and cornstarch coating are key steps for achieving crispness.
Ingredients
Wedges
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
- 2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil 30 mL, generic cooking oil
- sea salt flaky
Sauce
- 1 head garlic
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil 15 mL, generic cooking oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise 120 g
- 1 tsp lemon juice 5 mL
Instructions
- Soak: Wash sweet potatoes and cut them into wedges (cut in half, then cut each half into 4 pieces, lengthwise). Place the wedges in a large bowl of cold water for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Shake: Drain and pat wedges dry. Place in a large plastic baggie. Add cornstarch to the bag, seal it shut, and shake, shake, shake. The potatoes should be lightly and evenly coated in cornstarch (add more cornstarch as necessary). Add all seasonings and shake again to coat.
- Roasted Garlic: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Remove excess paper from the head of garlic, leaving the cloves intact. Cut just the top off the garlic head to expose the tops of the cloves. Place the head of garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil, then drizzle 1 Tbsp of oil into the exposed cloves. Wrap the head in foil, then throw it on the racks of your preheating oven.
- Bake: Place wedges in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Bake for 15 minutes, flip each wedge over, and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy. The garlic should be roasting in the oven this whole time.
- Cool: Turn off the oven and slightly prop open the door. Allow the fries to crisp for 10 more minutes.
- Sauce: While fries crisp up, combine 6 cloves of the roasted garlic with mayonnaise and lemon juice.
- Serve: Remove fries, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve with roasted garlic mayo.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36.7g | 12% |
| Protein | 2.4g | 5% |
| Fat | 20.1g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 7.6g | 15% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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