If you’ve ever wondered why your sweet potato wedges come out soft instead of crispy the answer almost always comes down to two things, the temperature and spacing. This recipe gets both exactly right.

baked sweet potato wedges in a blue dish

 

Sweet potatoes are one of those ingredients I genuinely never get tired of, and this recipe is a big reason why. They’re naturally rich in fiber and beta-carotene, satisfying enough to carry a meal as a side dish, simple enough to pull together on any weeknight. Four ingredients, plus salt and pepper, cut into wedges, and roasted at a high heat until the outside is golden and the inside is perfectly tender. I’ve included both oven and air fryer instructions so you can get the same result whichever way works best for your kitchen.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Wedges

  • Sweet potatoes: choose small to medium sweet potatoes that are similar in size.
  • Herbs and Spices: Garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper
  • Oil: a neutral oil such as olive oil or avocado oil
unbaked sweet potato fries on a baking tray
Rosemary Garlic Sweet Potato Wedges are packed with flavor and baked until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside!

How to Cut Sweet Potato Wedges

  1. Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise.
  2. Lay one of the halves cut side down.
  3. Angle your knife slightly as you cut into the sweet potato half so you create wedges.
  4. Repeat with the remaining sweet potato half.

How to Make Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges

  • Cut the Potatoes: follow the directions above to cut the sweet potatoes into wedges.
  • Season: Combine the oil with the dried rosemary and minced garlic. Toss the sweet potatoes in the herby oil and lay them in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  • Bake: Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 15 minutes, flip and cook another 10 minutes or until they have reached your desired texture.

Remember: the cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the wedges.

Rosemary Garlic Sweet Potato Wedges are packed with flavor and baked until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside!

What to serve with Sweet Potatoes

The beauty of this recipe is that it honestly pairs will just about anything. Here are a couple easy dishes you can enjoy with these crispy sweet potato wedges:

Tips and Tricks

  • Maximize flavor: let the garlic and rosemary sit in the olive oil for a little bit before you actually cook the fries. It helps to infuse the oil with all of that delicious flavor!
  • Mix and Match: Feel free to switch up the herbs and spices used in this recipe. I used just dried rosemary, but sweet potatoes pair nicely with many herbs!
  • Equal Sizes: be sure to keep the potato wedges as equal in size as possible.

More Easy Potato Side Dishes:

 

Rosemary Garlic Sweet Potato Wedges are packed with flavor and baked until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside!

Get the Recipe: Easy Sweet Potato Wedges

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Yield: 4
Author: Annie Holmes
Four ingredients, two cooking methods, and one delicious sweet potato wedge recipe you are going to want to make on repeat every single week.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • In a small bowl combine the oil, minced garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Peel (if desired) and cut the potatoes into wedges between ½ inch and ¾ inch thick.
  • Toss the wedges in the oil and spices, making sure they are well covered.
  • Place wedges in a single layer on a lightly sprayed baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 minutes, turn, then bake for 10 more minutes or until the wedges are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
    • Remember: the cooking time will vary based on how you sliced your potato wedges.

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Follow the assembly directions above. Once the wedges have been coated in the oil preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes to 375 degrees F.
    Place the wedges in a single layer for 10 minutes, flip and cook an additional 2-4 minutes until they have reached your desired tenderness.
    • For Best Air Fryer Results: you may want to try in batches, the key to be sure they wedges don't touch to get the crispiest texture.

Notes

Storage and Reheating instructions:

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
  • Freezing is not recommended
  • Reheat:
    • Air fryer 375 degrees F for 3-4 minutes.
    • Oven 400 degrees F for 6-7 minutes. 
Serving: 0.25 of recipe, Calories: 151kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 1.2g, Fat: 10.6g, Sodium: 110mg, Fiber: 2.2g
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