Description
Garlic and parmesan sweet potato wedges bring rustic Mediterranean flavors to classic comfort food. Crispy edges, golden-brown surfaces, and rich cheese create an irresistible side dish that elevates your dining experience with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, softened
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425°F (220°C), ensuring a crisp exterior for the sweet potato wedges.
- Slice sweet potatoes into uniform wedges, creating even cooking and consistent texture.
- Combine olive oil with garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently tumble sweet potato wedges in the seasoned oil mixture, guaranteeing comprehensive and even coating.
- Arrange wedges on a baking sheet, positioning them in a single layer without overcrowding to promote optimal browning.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform crispiness and tenderness.
- While wedges are roasting, prepare the accompanying garlic Parmesan sauce by blending softened butter with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Incorporate minced garlic, chopped parsley, fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to enhance the sauce’s flavor profile.
- Whisk sauce ingredients until smoothly integrated and well combined.
- Once sweet potato wedges emerge golden and crisp, transfer to a serving platter.
- Drizzle or serve the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce alongside the wedges for a delectable dipping experience.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive eaters.
- Create crispy exteriors by ensuring sweet potato wedges are thoroughly dried before seasoning and roasting.
- Transform into vegan-friendly version by substituting butter with plant-based margarine and using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Enhance nutritional profile by leaving potato skins on, which contain additional fiber and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg