Oats Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat with garlic, smoked paprika, rosemary, and thyme are already a winning combination — but the technique here is what takes them from good to genuinely crave-worthy. Preheating the baking sheet before the wedges ever touch it means the cut faces hit a screaming-hot surface and sear immediately, building that deep golden caramelization you usually only get from a restaurant fryer. Avocado oil holds up beautifully at 425°F, keeping everything crisp on the outside while the inside turns tender and almost buttery. A pinch of cayenne adds a subtle kick that plays perfectly against the natural sweetness of the potato, and fresh parsley scattered over the top at the end keeps things bright and vibrant. This is the kind of side dish that disappears fast — no grains, no fillers, no hidden starches, just whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Whether you're serving these alongside a protein or eating them straight off the pan, they deliver serious flavor with very little effort.
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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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