Walnut Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Sweet Potato Wedges
Sweet potatoes roasted at high heat with smoked paprika and a hit of cayenne are one of those side dishes that disappear from the platter before you even sit down. The spice blend — built from pantry staples like garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika — coats every wedge in a deeply savory, slightly smoky crust that caramelizes beautifully against the natural sweetness of the potato. Avocado oil helps everything crisp up without burning, and keeping the skin on adds texture and holds the wedges together through two rounds of roasting. The technique of flipping halfway through is what takes these from good to genuinely great, giving you caramelized edges on both cut sides. Everything in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading or substitution stress — just clean, bold ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a little brightness that makes the whole dish look as good as it tastes. These work as a weeknight side, a game-day snack, or honestly just something to eat straight off the baking sheet.
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4 servings
- 2 lb sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3–4 wedges roughly 1 inch thick at the widest point, keeping the skin on.
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