Ginger Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat with garlic, smoked paprika, rosemary, and thyme — this is the kind of side dish that disappears before anything else on the table. The trick is preheating the baking sheet so the wedges hit a searing-hot surface the moment they go in, giving you those deeply caramelized, golden-edged cut faces instead of soft, steamed slices. Avocado oil holds up beautifully at 425°F, helping every herb and spice cling to the potato and crisp right into the surface. There's no ginger anywhere in the lineup, so anyone navigating that sensitivity can dig in without scanning the ingredient list twice. The optional cayenne adds a gentle kick, but the smoked paprika and fresh herbs carry plenty of bold, savory flavor on their own. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley at the end brightens the whole platter and makes it look like something from a restaurant menu. These wedges work as a weeknight side, a game-day snack, or honestly just a reason to turn on the oven.
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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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