Coconut Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potato wedges sound simple, but getting them genuinely crispy — not soggy or steamed — takes a bit of technique, and this recipe nails it. The trick is preheating the baking sheet so the cut sides hit a searing-hot surface the moment they go in, building that golden, caramelized crust you'd normally only get from a restaurant fryer. Avocado oil carries the heat beautifully and lets the smoked paprika, fresh rosemary, and thyme bloom into something deeply savory and aromatic. A little minced garlic pressed into every wedge means the flavor goes all the way through, not just on the surface. For anyone navigating recipes that sneak in coconut oil or coconut aminos as a paleo staple, this one keeps things completely clear — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The optional cayenne adds a gentle kick that plays off the natural sweetness of the potato, and a handful of fresh parsley at the end brightens the whole platter. These are the kind of wedges that disappear fast, so you might want to make extra.
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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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