Sides

Sweet Potato Wedges

Name: Sweet Potato Wedges
Cook time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 lb (2 small) Small sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black pepper; ¼ tsp Cinnamon

⏱ 22 min🌡 350°F / 177°C

Tender on the inside with lightly caramelized edges — sweet potatoes at their very best. America's Test Kitchen verified this exact method for perfect results every time.

Ingredients

Small sweet potatoes

unpeeled, cut into wedges

1 lb (2 small)

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Salt

¼ tsp

Black pepper

¼ tsp

Cinnamon

optional — adds warmth

¼ tsp

Chef tips

💡Lower temperature than regular potatoes — sweet potatoes burn at high heat due to natural sugars

💡Leave the skin on — it crisps up beautifully and adds texture and nutrients

💡Done when a knife slides in with zero resistance — time is a guide, tenderness is the test

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