Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges (Printable Version)

Crispy sweet potato wedges with a tangy, herbed yogurt dip. Nutritious and easy to prepare side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Sweet Potato Wedges

01 - 3 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Yogurt Dip

08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or parsley
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place the seasoned wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy at the edges.
05 - While the wedges roast, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until serving.
06 - Serve the hot roasted sweet potato wedges alongside the chilled yogurt dip.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Budget-friendly and easy to prepare
  • Nutritious vegetarian side for any meal
02 -
  • For extra crispiness, sprinkle wedges lightly with cornstarch before roasting
  • The yogurt dip can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days
03 -
  • Swap dill for cilantro or chives in the dip for different flavors
  • For a vegan version, use a plant-based yogurt
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