Coated in a sweet and savory combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt and pepper, these delicious roasted sweet potato wedges are made for devoted fans of sweet potato casserole.
If you’re a devotee of sweet potato casserole, this roasted sweet potato wedges recipe may seem like a pretty big departure. But these spiced and sweet wedges have all the delicious flavors we enjoy so much in a casserole – no one will realize how lightened up they are! They’re so good and the hint of brown sugar brings out their natural sweetness, without making them over-the-top sweet. The cinnamon is the perfect complement to the sugar and the cherry on top is the salt and pepper.
Fortunately, these sweet potato wedges are so easy to make. Just cut up your sweet potatoes, coat them in the seasoning, and bake! Once they’re fork-tender, it’s time to dig in and enjoy. Crispy on the outside but tender on the inside, these are a family favorite around here – we can’t get enough! I’ve included some serving suggestions below, but this recipe is very versatile. Serve your wedges as a party snack or as a substitute for fries alongside your favorite main meal.
If you’re on the hunt for more sweet potato recipes, head straight to this post.
Okay, let’s get cookin’ and make some scrumptious sweet potato wedges!
Recipe Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Salt and black pepper
How to Make Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Wash your sweet potatoes but don’t peel them.
Cut them all into wedges and place them on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper (this just makes cleanup easier).
Drizzle olive oil over them and toss to coat, then arrange them skin side down.
Stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle half of this over the wedges.
Bake at 425. About halfway through (15 minutes), stir them and sprinkle with the remaining topping. Continue to bake until they are fork-tender (about 30 minutes).
Is your kitchen smelling wonderful yet?
Serve hot. How easy was that?
Oooh, these baked sweet potato wedges are so good and a great side to go with any meal!
Storage
- You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or the air fryer.
- On the other hand, store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating as above.
Recipe Notes
- If you’d prefer more savory sweet potato wedges, substitute the brown sugar and cinnamon for 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh rosemary. Another combination is 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and smoked paprika, and 1/2-teaspoon of
- While I prefer unpeeled sweet potato, you can totally peel your wedges.
Recipe FAQs
What do you serve with roasted sweet potato wedges?
Serve your wedges as an appetizer or snack on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce. This might be cranberry sauce, my delicious Comeback Sauce, or chipotle ranch dressing. These baked wedges are also a great side dish alongside a main dish like crockpot turkey breast, roasted chicken, baked ham, French dip sandwiches, or even maple glazed pork chops.
You might also enjoy these other sensational sweet potato recipes:
Grandma’s Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Skins With Candied Bacon and a Spicy Basil Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 medium to large sweet potatoes washed but unpeeled
- olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425. Carefully cut each potato lengthwise into about 6 wedges and place them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat. Arrange potatoes skin side down.2 medium to large sweet potatoes, olive oil
- Stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper and sprinkle half of this over the potato wedges.3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Bake potatoes until they are fork-tender (about 30 minutes). Stir and sprinkle them with the remaining topping halfway through. Serve hot.
Nutrition
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NOTHING ON EARTH (made from sweet potatoes) tastes as good as these. 🙂
🙂 You have good taste Wren!!
Do you have nutrition info? These were excellent by the way.
What is the reason for not peeling the sweet potatoes? Will the skins be as soft as the rest of the wedges once roasted?
They add a lot of flavor and vitamins. They get a little toasty just like when you don’t peel russets and roast them. 🙂
You are making my mouth water ! I love all your recipes.
🙂 Thank you so much Barb, I hope you are finding new favorites and I appreciate your continued support!!
Oh, thank you Christy for this recipe! My Mom used to fix these when I was a little girl and I never knew just how she did them, but this recipe is “right on”. I am 73 and I’ve had to wait many years for the recipe! LOL! Thank you again for sharing and God Bless you and yours.
Oh my goodness, how wonderful to have found a favorite from your past. I hope you enjoy the potatoes and all the memories that come with them!!
how long do you bake them before you sprinkle the rest of the seasoning?
Halfway through so fifteen minutes 🙂
Thank you