Description
These Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Wedges are a deliciously crispy and flavorful side dish featuring tender baked sweet potatoes tossed with garlic, olive oil, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, they make a great accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Wedges
- 3 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ tsp paprika or Italian seasoning
Topping
- â…“ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 400°F) to prepare for baking the sweet potato wedges.
- Soak wedges: Soak the sweet potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps achieve crispiness. After soaking, dry them thoroughly with a clean towel.
- Toss with seasoning: In a large bowl, toss the dried sweet potato wedges with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika or Italian seasoning to evenly coat them with flavor.
- Arrange for baking: Place the seasoned wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them out so they crisp evenly without steaming.
- Bake and flip: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 425°F, flipping the wedges halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning. If desired, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes at the end for extra crispness.
- Add parmesan topping: Remove the wedges from the oven and immediately sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the hot wedges. Let them rest for 2 minutes so the cheese slightly melts.
- Serve: Serve the garlic parmesan sweet potato wedges warm, as a delicious side dish or with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Soaking the wedges helps remove starch, which makes them crispier when baked.
- You can customize the seasoning by adding paprika or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Broiling at the end gives an extra crispy texture but is optional.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
