Hardly a recipe at all really, but it’s good so I thought it was worth sharing. If you’re one of those people who find sweet potatoes too … well … sweet, then you might enjoy the way the lemon gives them a somewhat sharper edge.
I’ve used hot smoked paprika as the spice, but you could try a combination of cumin, coriander and cayenne or substitute sweet paprika for a gentler flavour. Cut them into chips if you prefer. Whatever tickles your taste buds and fancy.
We ate them with veggie burgers but for meat eaters, they’re good with sausages, chicken, chops, steaks … anything fairly straightforward you’d like to poke up a little. A spicy mayo for dunking is a welcome addition. Harissa mixed into Hellmans is an easy fix.
Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients:
1 or 2 sweet potatoes per person
2-3 tbsp olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2-3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 heaped tspn hot smoked paprika
A good grind of salt and black pepper
Method:
Pre-heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.
Mix the oil, lemon zest and juice, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Scrub the sweet potatoes, trim the ends and any hairy bits, but don’t peel them. Cut into thick wedges. I quartered the thinner ones and cut the fatter ones into six.
Toss the wedges in the spicy oil and put them in a roasting tin, skin side down. Spoon over any remaining marinade.
Cook for 30-40 minutes or until the flesh is soft and toasty and the skins have crisped up a bit.
Have you tried tossing them in oil, garlic and a spoonful of tandoori mix? That’s good too. Actually, it’s hard to persuade Him Indoors to eat them any other way. But I shall definitely try this on him.
No, but Him Outdoors would love it, I’ll give it a go. Ras al hanout would work, too. Thanks! Lx
One of my favourite ways to cook veg, though looking at your suggestions, I must get more adventurous with the spices.
I love roasted root veg, it seems to concentrate their flavour. And it’s always fun to experiment with spices! Thanks for taking the time to comment. L.
These sound delicious…I love the combination of sweet and spicy, and the lemon juice is a great idea!
Thank you, Cindy, works a treat! Lx
I make a spiced roasted root vegie salad which is delish hot or cold. Your sweet potato wedges remind me of that, yum!
That sounds good, Sandra!
I have yet to make these on my own, and I have no idea why! Sweet potatoes are the best! Great recipe.
Thanks, Mimi. I’ve got quite addicted to these and Him Outdoors can be persuaded to eat most things if chilli if involved in some form. 🙂
Oh, I’ll definitely be making these, Linda. Love roasting sweet spuds and your method will bring new flavors to the party. Thanks!
Thank you, John. I’m getting quite addicted to these. 🙂