Low Sugar Paleo Garlic-Herb Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potatoes bring their own natural sweetness to the table, so there's absolutely no need to add sugar, honey, or any sweetener to make these wedges taste incredible. The real magic here is technique: preheating the baking sheet before the wedges ever touch it creates an instant sear on the cut faces, driving deep caramelization and that satisfying crispy edge without a single gram of added sugar. Avocado oil, smoked paprika, fresh rosemary, thyme, and a hit of garlic coat every wedge in bold, savory flavor that makes you forget you're eating something genuinely wholesome. The optional cayenne adds a gentle kick that plays beautifully against the natural sweetness of the potato. These are the kind of wedges that disappear fast at the table — golden, fragrant, and finished with a scatter of fresh parsley for a little brightness. Whether you're serving them as a side or snacking straight off the pan, they deliver serious crowd-pleasing flavor with nothing sneaky in the ingredient list.
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4 servings
- 2 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 large), scrubbed
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Place a large baking sheet in the oven while it preheats — a hot pan helps the cut faces of the wedges sear rather than steam.
- 2
Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3–4 wedges of roughly equal thickness (about 3/4 inch at the widest point). Uniform size ensures even cooking.
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