Description
These Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fries. Seasoned with a blend of spices and served with a creamy avocado sauce, they make a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Wedges:
- 2 lbs. sweet potatoes, scrubbed, pat dried, and skin on
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Avocado Sauce:
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1–2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Cut sweet potatoes into wedges, coat with oil and spices.
- Bake: Spread wedges on the baking sheet and bake until crispy.
- Make avocado sauce: Blend avocado, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, yogurt, and seasonings in a food processor.
- Serve: Sprinkle wedges with salt and enjoy with avocado sauce.
Notes
- Sweet Potatoes: Choose smooth-skinned potatoes free of blemishes.
- Leftovers: Store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wedges with dip
- Calories: 341
- Sugar: 10.6 g
- Sodium: 490.3 mg
- Fat: 13.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 51.2 g
- Protein: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 2.3 mg