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Home » Recipes » Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Published: Jun 14, 2023 · Modified: Jun 14, 2024 by Debra Clark · 20 Comments

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Sweet Potato Wedges - better than ordinary fries, this is an easy recipes without the guilt of being deep fried! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside these are the perfect side dish for your favorite burger!

Sweet Potato Wedges
Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe
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  • Why you'll love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions 
  • Equipment
  • FAQ's  
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  • More potato recipes
  • Related recipes
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  • Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
  • Recipe backstory

Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ You'll love this delicious side dish.

✔️ This is a really easy recipe!

✔️ You're gonna love these - crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, so perfect!

Ingredients

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.  

  • large sweet potatoes or yams
  • cumin
  • ground coriander
  • salt and pepper
  • corn starch
  • olive oil
  • ranch dressing or ketchup for dipping

Instructions 

This is an overview, for detailed instructions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. Preheat oven.
  2. Scrub the potatoes well and cut it into large wedges. Place in a large mixing bowl and add the olive oil. Stir the sweet potatoes well so they are completely coated with the oil.
  3. Measure out all of the spices into a small mixing bowl. Combine and sprinkle them over the sweet potatoes. Be sure that each wedge is coated with the spice mixture.
  4. Spray your baking sheet liberally with non-stick coating - spread the tatter wedges onto the baking sheet, spread in an even layer.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, at 10 minutes, remove from the oven and flip them over so each side gets crispy and crunchy.
Sweet Potato Wedges
Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe

Equipment

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  • sheet pan or cookie sheet
  • spatula

FAQ's  

Why won't my sweet potato wedges get crispy?

Don't cut your sweet potato wedges to thick or they won't get crispy.

Should you soak sweet potato wedges before cooking?

Soaking the potatoes will help them get crispy around the edges. It removes the excess starch and they will get crispy easier.

What is the best way to cut sweet potato wedges?

To slice into wedges, start by slicing the potato in half. Then cut each half into 2-3 wedges.

Storage

Refrigerate - Store leftover sweet potato wedges in an airtight container, up to four days.

Reheat - These are best when re-heated or crisp'd up in the air fryer or the oven.

Sweet Potato Wedges
Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

More potato recipes

  • I haven't met a spud I didn't like! My recipe for breakfast potatoes is perfect if you're serving a crowd. 
  • Or for a switch try roasting radishes with the potatoes, 
  • Smashed potatoes - these crispy, buttery bites are amazing. 
  • If a casserole is what you're looking for, be sure to try the Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole. This easy recipe is delicious!

Related recipes

More of our favorite potato recipes!

  • Cracker Barrel Cheesy Potatoes - we love the crispy topping.
  • Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole - perfect to use leftover ham and just SO yummy!
  • Creamy Chicken and Potato Casserole - this one is a complete meal!

Serve with 

  • This is amazing dipped in Cilantro Lime Sauce or Alabama White BBQ Sauce.
  • Don't feel like a homemade sauce? No problem! Use ranch dressing or ketchup.
  • Serve with Air Fryer Burgers, Baked Burgers or these yummy Turkey Burgers.
  • It would be amazing served with the Lipton Onion Soup Meatloaf Recipe.
Crispy sweet potato wedges on platter with ketchup.
5 from 4 votes

Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

Crispy wedges that are fluffy on the inside. These are the perfect side dish!
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Vegetables and Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 153kcal
Author: Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes or yams
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional garnish - cilantro and lime wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400
  • Scrub the potatoes well and with a sharp knife, cut them into large wedges. Place in a large bowl and add the olive oil. Stir the sweet potatoes well so they are completely coated with the oil.
  • Measure out all of the spices into a bowl, mix them well and sprinkle them over the sweet potatoes. Be sure that each wedge is coated with the spice mixture.
  • Spray your baking sheet liberally with non-stick coating - spread the tatter wedges onto the baking sheet, and spread them in a single layer. so there is some space in-between each wedge.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, at 10 minutes, remove from the oven and flip them over so each side gets crispy and crunchy.
  • Before serving topped with chopped cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9220IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.8mg

    Recipe backstory

    They were so easy and so good good I knew this would be a recipe you'd enjoy also!

    I think potatoes get a bad rap - both white and sweet potatoes are nutritious, albeit white potatoes are higher in carbs  they have taken a beating in recent years with the low carb craze.

    My Dad has taught me, no matter what it is - portion size is key!

    Portion control is especially hard when the tatters are this good! 😀 These are super simple and here's the recipe!

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    Hey I'm Deb Clark, and I'm the owner of Bowl Me Over! We live in the sleepy little town of Scappoose, Oregon. And I admit it... I love food! Join me in this foodie journey (even if you've never cooked before!) I will help you learn to be confident in the kitchen! Want to learn more? Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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    1. Joanne T Ferguson says

      August 19, 2015 at 1:06 am

      I could go for some of your wedges right now! Pinned and shared!

      Reply
    2. Nicole Neverman says

      August 17, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      I'm a huge fan of wedges so these homemade sweet potato wedges are just calling my name!

      Reply
    3. christine says

      August 17, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      My family loves sweet potato fries. I really like the spices you have used on these crispy wedges. Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
    4. Joanne T Ferguson says

      August 15, 2015 at 2:38 am

      Close my eyes, what do I see? I bowl of these wedges magically in front of me! lol
      Pinned and shared!

      Reply
    5. Camilla says

      August 14, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      Love these spicy sweet potato wedges, must try them:-)

      Reply
    6. Florian @Contentednesscooking says

      August 14, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      I love sweet potatoes! Your Wedges look beyond amazing, yum!

      Reply
    7. Patty Haxton Anderson says

      August 14, 2015 at 6:19 am

      Love how crispy and caramelized they are!

      Reply
    8. Platter Talk says

      August 13, 2015 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      We love sweet potatoes and these wedges look so tasty and original; great job!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 17, 2015 at 6:21 am

        Thanks Dan - sure appreciate you stopping by!

        Reply
    9. Tara says

      August 13, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      These look delicious, I want to reach in and grab one.

      Reply
    10. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

      August 13, 2015 at 8:10 am

      We make potato wedges regularly but for some reason, I keep forgetting about sweet potatoes! I love the seasoning you've used and have pinned for inspiration!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 13, 2015 at 12:55 pm

        That's great Alisa, I hope you give them a try!

        Reply
    11. Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen says

      August 13, 2015 at 5:10 am

      These look unbelievably nice and crispy! I love the idea of using yams!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 13, 2015 at 12:56 pm

        I love yams too and these are so yummy Monique!

        Reply
    12. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

      August 12, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Portion control would be impossible. These look amazing.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 13, 2015 at 12:56 pm

        haha - so glad to see I'm not alone! 😉

        Reply
    13. GiGi Eats says

      August 12, 2015 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      I have an addiction to doing this with butternut squash. It's BAD! lol!

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 13, 2015 at 1:01 pm

        Ooooh!!! Now you're talking Gigi!!

        Reply
    14. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

      August 12, 2015 at 11:09 am

      I love wedges. The perfect combination of crispness with the tenderness of the potato.

      Reply
      • Bowl Me Over says

        August 12, 2015 at 1:21 pm

        Thanks Peter - appreciate you stopping by!

        Reply
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