PrintThe Crispiest Honey-Garlic Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
You want sweet potatoes that are crispy on the outside and tender inside. This recipe uses a simple technique to achieve caramelized edges with a savory-sweet honey-garlic glaze. This is an easy sweet potato side dish perfect for any dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform wedges, about 1/2 inch thick. Keep the skin on for better texture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create the glaze.
- Add the sweet potato wedges to the bowl and toss them well until every piece is evenly coated with the honey-garlic mixture.
- Arrange the coated sweet potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary to ensure crispness.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and carefully flip each wedge using tongs.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are deeply caramelized and crispy.
- Serve immediately as a healthy sweet potato recipe or dinner side dish.
Notes
- For maximum crispness, make sure the sweet potatoes are in a single layer on the baking sheet. Crowding traps steam and prevents caramelization.
- If you prefer a stronger savory flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder to the spice mix.
- These roasted sweet potatoes are excellent for meal prep; reheat them in an oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0