Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe

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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges make an easy, delicious recipe! Made with just four ingredients in the oven or as air fryer sweet potato wedges!

Looking for an easy side dish recipe everyone loves? If you enjoy any recipe with a sweet potato as my family does, I know you are going to love this Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges recipe! They are so easy to make and yet they have a little extra something special over a regular roasted recipe. And I think the little bit of spiciness with the deliciously cool and creamy Avocado Dip makes this dish a winner! You’ll love making them in the air fryer or in the oven!

Baked sweet potato wedges coated with spices and fresh green herbs on a white plate with blue rim.

Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

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Ingredients

Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, notes, and estimated nutritional information.

You’ll only need four basic ingredients to make this delicious recipe!

  • Sweet potatoes. They are the star of this show! Use medium, unblemished sweet potatoes. You can leave the sweet potatoes with their peelings on for more nutrients or peel them based on your preference.
  • Olive oil. Just a bit to coat your sweet potatoes for cooking. You can also substitute with your favorite oil, such as melted coconut oil or avocado oil.
  • Stone House Seasoning. This is my family’s “house” seasoning that we love to use with just about everything. It is a perfectly proportioned blend of salt, pepper, and garlic that adds so much flavor to all sorts of dishes, from meats to fish, vegetables, and more!
  • Chili powder. A little bit of chili powder adds a bit of zip to this recipe. If you are serving someone that doesn’t chili powder, you can omit it or reduce it to a minimum.

How to Make Sweet Potato Wedges in the Oven

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes and Seasoning

  • Preheat the oven to 450ยบ F. Slice the ends off the sweet potatoes. Then, cut them in half and then cut each half into four equal-sized wedges. You will have eight sweet potato wedges per sweet potato.
  • If you do not already have Stone House Seasoning prepared, add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic to a rimmed baking sheet. Then add the 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder.

Step 2: Toss Sweet Potato Wedges in the Oil and Seasoning

  • Add the sweet potato wedges to the baking sheet with the seasoning. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss to make sure all of the potato wedges are well coated.

Step 3: Roast the Sweet Potato Wedges in the Oven

  • Roast them until they begin to brown, the outside becomes crispy and the inside is fork tender. This takes about 25 minutes. If you like them crispier, you can roast them a bit longer.
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How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes and Seasoning

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ยบ F for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the ends off of the sweet potatoes. Then, cut them in half and then cut each half into four equal-sized wedges. You will have eight sweet potato wedges per sweet potato.
  • If you do not already have Stone House Seasoning prepared, simply add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic to a rimmed baking sheet or large bowl. Then add the 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder.

Step 2: Toss the Wedges in the Oil and Seasoning

  • Add the sweet potato wedges to the baking sheet or bowl with the seasoning. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss to make sure all of the potato wedges are well coated.

Step 3: Cook the Sweet Potato Wedges in the Air Fryer

  • Spritz the air fryer basket with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Add a single layer of the wedges to the basket of the air fryer. Be sure that they are not touching as this can cause the sweet potatoes to steam instead of becoming crispy. You may have to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
  • Cook for 10 minutes on one side, then carefully turn the sweet potato wedges to cook until they reach the desired crispiness, about 10 – 12 more minutes.

Note that the cooking time for each air fryer may be different. Watch them closely after the first 10 minutes to ensure they cook to your desired level of crispiness.

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Once they are done, remove them from the oven or air fryer and serve!

Tips for Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges

There are a few things that you can do to make sure that your sweet potato wedges are crispy. Here are some tips.

1. Pat Them Dry

After slicing, pat the wedges completely dry with a paper towel to remove any moisture. Then add the oil and spices.

2. Give Them Some Space

Make sure that the wedges are not touching while cooking, as they will steam and not be as crispy.

3. Cook a Bit Longer

Oven temperatures can sometimes vary and can range from cooler to hotter. So if your wedges aren’t as crispy as you’d like, you may need to cook your wedges just a little bit longer than specified in the recipe directions in order to get them to your desired level of crispness.

What to Serve with Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges

While they are delicious all on their own, I love serving them with this amazingย avocado dip. The flavors and textures complement each other perfectly and make such a delicious dish. They make the perfect side dish for many favorites like our favorite hamburgers, ribeye steaks, pulled pork sandwiches, and even our weeknight favorite baked chicken or grilled chicken!

Here’s my Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe. I hope you love them as much as my family does!

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe

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Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe – Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges make an easy and delicious recipe! Made with just five ingredients, these roasted sweet potatoes will definitely become a favorite!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions 

Prep the Sweet Potatoes

  • Cut the ends off of the sweet potatoes and then cut the sweet potatoes in half. Next, cut each half into four equal sized wedges. You should have 8 wedges. Arrange the wedges on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle the sweet potato wedges with Stone House Seasoning and chili powder. Toss the sweet potato wedges to coat well with the oil and the seasonings.

Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

  • Preheat the oven to 450ยบ F.
  • Place the baking sheet with the seasoned sweet potato wedges into the preheated oven. Roast until the potatoes are browned, crispy on the outside and fork tender on the inside, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

  • Preheat air fryer to 400ยบ F. Spritz the air fryer basket with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Arrange a single layer of the seasoned sweet potato wedges onto the air fryer basket, taking care not to let the wedges touch. You may have to cook in batches to prepare all of the wedges depending on the size of your air fryer.
  • Cook for 10 minutes and then turn the wedges over to cook to the desired level of crispiness, about 10 – 12 more minutes. Remove from the air fryer and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16081IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Enjoy!
Robyn xo

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52 Comments

  1. Jeffrey says:

    I love baked sweet potato fries and make them with cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt and rosemary. After they come out of the oven and are still hot, I hit’em with some honey!

  2. Lisa says:

    I made these today and they turned out great! They were gone in fifteen minutes! Thank you so much. Best sweet potatoe fries recipie I’ve come across so far!

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Lisa! They are a hot item when I make them at my house, too!!! xo

  3. Marlyn says:

    5 stars
    Hi Robyn,

    I just came across your website and I am so thankful I did! Your recipes are easy to follow and look delicious! I got married 9 months ago and I struggle constantly with knowing what to cook, thank you for making your recipes so easy to follow! ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Gran Jan says:

    5 stars
    Robyn – Since you scrub the potatoes clean and leave the peels on, I am assuming you eat the peels – which I’ve done for white potatoes but never sweet potatoes – I like that! Thanks for another great recipe.

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Hi Jan,
      Yes, I do! They are so crisp and delicious on these sweet potato wedges. If you like them on white potatoes, I think you’ll love these, too!

  5. A Rudd says:

    What is the dip recipe for sweet potatoes??

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      It is a super, super, super simple avocado dip! I’ve shared the recipe today here: https://addapinch.com/easy-avocado-dip-recipe/

  6. Erin Dooley says:

    5 stars
    What is the pretty looking green dip that is pictured with the spicey roasted sweet potatoes?… Guacamole w cilantro leaves on top? Pesto?…. May I please ask you to print this recipe (the dip) on your site also? Thank you!

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Hi Erin!
      I’ve now posted the avocado dip recipe (by popular request!!!)! I hope you love it! xo
      Here’s the link: https://addapinch.com/easy-avocado-dip-recipe/

  7. Amanda says:

    What were you using to dip? Guacamole?

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Hi Amanda,
      I made an avocado dip that I served with my sweet potato wedges. Here’s the link to the recipe: https://addapinch.com/easy-avocado-dip-recipe/

  8. Bertrice Wyatt says:

    5 stars
    I love this recipe..simple and delicious. Everyone loves them. It is a healthy replacement for the white potatoe.

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Yay! I’m so glad you love it, Bertrice! We are big sweet potato fans here, too!

  9. Joan Kowalski says:

    What is the green dip? Recipe please!

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Hi Joan!
      I’ve shared the recipe for the avocado dip today since so many were interested in it! ๐Ÿ™‚ Here’s the link: https://addapinch.com/easy-avocado-dip-recipe/

    2. Nancy Fritz says:

      5 stars
      Thank you!

  10. Mary Frances says:

    5 stars
    The potatoes look delicious!!!

    1. Robyn Stone says:

      Thanks so much, Mary Frances! xo