Description
These Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Wedges are oven-roasted to perfection, combining sweet, tender potato interiors with crisp edges, bold garlic, smoky paprika, and a Parmesan cheese finish.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash, scrub, and cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch thick wedges.
- In a large bowl, toss the wedges with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add half of the Parmesan cheese and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange wedges in a single layer on the baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle remaining Parmesan on hot wedges, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
- Finish under the broiler for extra crispness.
- Swap in chili powder or cumin for a flavor twist.
- Try different shapes like fries or rounds.
- Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
