Description
Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Wedges are my go-to side dish that never fails to wow friends and family. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, these wedges deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort, making them perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 to 2 lbs)
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Extra Parmesan for sprinkling
Instructions
- Gather 2 large sweet potatoes (about 680 grams) and wash them thoroughly under cool running water.
- Slice each sweet potato into 6-8 uniform wedges, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place wedges in a spacious mixing bowl and drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over them.
- Mince 3 fresh garlic cloves and sprinkle them across the wedges.
- Shake 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the wedges.
- Toss ingredients together until every wedge is evenly coated with seasoning and oil.
- Arrange wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring no overlap between pieces.
- Slide baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes, rotating pan halfway through cooking time.
- Remove sheet and sprinkle ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese over wedges.
- Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden and crisp.
- Pull from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before transferring to serving plate.
- Optional: Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Cut wedges carefully to ensure even cooking, with each piece roughly the same thickness so they crisp up uniformly.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet, which can make the sweet potato wedges steam instead of getting crispy and golden.
- Pat the wedges dry before seasoning to help them achieve maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy edges.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your Parmesan cheese is pure and check seasoning blend ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg