Description
Jamie Oliver’s Sweet Potato Wedges are roasted in the oven with olive oil, herbs, and spices. The result is golden-brown, crispy wedges with soft, flavorful insides. These wedges are not only healthy but also packed with flavor, making them a fantastic side dish for everything from burgers to grilled chicken or as a snack with a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) or gas mark 6.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry. Leave the skin on for extra crispiness. Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges, making sure they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Season the Wedges: Place the sweet potato wedges in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add fresh thyme or rosemary if using. Toss the wedges until they are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Arrange on the Baking Tray: Spread the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer on a baking tray, making sure they are not overlapping. This allows them to crisp up properly during roasting.
- Roast the Wedges: Roast the sweet potato wedges in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, turning them halfway through. The wedges should be golden and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside when done.
- Serve with Lemon Wedges: Once the sweet potato wedges are roasted to perfection, remove them from the oven. Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon for added freshness and flavor.