Caffeine Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat with a bold garlic-herb coating are one of those side dishes that somehow feel both rustic and impressive at the same time. The trick here is preheating the baking sheet so the wedges hit a sizzling surface the moment they go in, giving you those deeply caramelized, crispy cut faces instead of a soggy steam situation. Smoked paprika, fresh rosemary, and thyme do serious flavor work, while a touch of cayenne adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. Avocado oil holds up beautifully at high roasting temperatures, making it the ideal fat for getting that golden edge without burning. Everything on this ingredient list is naturally free of stimulants, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything — just straightforward whole foods from start to finish. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole platter and makes it look like something you'd order at a farm-to-table restaurant. These wedges are the kind of thing that disappears fast, so you might want to make a double batch.
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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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