Pork Free Paleo Garlic-Herb Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat with fresh garlic, rosemary, thyme, and smoked paprika are genuinely hard to resist, and this recipe nails the technique that makes them actually crispy instead of soft and soggy. The secret is preheating the baking sheet so the cut faces sear the moment they hit the pan — you get that deep golden caramelization without any frying or fuss. Avocado oil handles the high oven temperature beautifully, and the optional cayenne adds just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Every ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived additives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution required — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. A finishing scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley brightens the whole platter and makes these look as good as they taste. Serve them straight from the oven as a side dish, a snack, or honestly just eat them off the pan — no judgment.
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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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