Roasted Honey Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges
Roasted Honey Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges make a spectacular side dish for a variety of entrees. Serve them as a side dish or as an appetizer for casual entertaining. One thing is for sure, these spicy sweet potato wedges are always a crowd pleaser.
Easy Roasted Honey Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges
Roasted sweet potatoes are become ever so delicious and sweet. I chose to spice it up a little using a sweet and spicy flavor combination of honey and chipotle peppers. They’re a great option to replace standard potato wedges or french fries as a side for sandwiches, burgers or hot dogs. Sweet potato fries are commonly offered on appetizer and side dish menus and for good reason, they’;re so darn good! How to make Roasted Honey Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)
- Prepare Sheet Pans – Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray each liberally with cooking spray.
- Clean Potatoes – Clean the sweet potatoes then slice the whole potato into 1/2 inch slices.
- Cut each slice in half to create the wedge. Place the potato wedges into a large mixing bowl.
- Season – In a small bowl mix together the honey, orange juice, vegetable oil, dry chipotle pepper, paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Combine – Pour over the potato wedges and toss until they’re evenly coated.
- Place the wedges cut side down evenly spaced on the baking sheets.
- Bake – Place into the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F.
- Turn the wedges, then continue to bake for an additional 20-22 minutes or until crispy and golden.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of honey.
How to Make the BEST Roasted Honey Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges
These homemade roasted sweet potato wedges are much lower in fat but packed with flavor. And, sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber and nutrients.
- Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Roasted Honey Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges: 4 large sweet potatoes, honey, orange juice, vegetable oil, ground chipotle pepper adjust using more or less to taste, paprika, salt and ground black pepper.
- Kitchen tools you’ll need: Large bowl, sheet pans, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board.
- You’re in full control of the amount of spice. If you’re spice shy begin with a small amount of chipotle pepper then taste and adjust.
- A dash of cinnamon can be added to the seasoning mix as well.
- Sweet potatoes will crisp and caramelize when roasted in the oven. Turn them for even browning.
- These Roasted Honey Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges are best made and eaten fresh. You can reheat them in an air fryer or on a sheet pan in a 375°F oven.
More Potato Recipes to Make
- Make ahead Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole.
- Loaded Baked Potato Salad can be served warm or chilled.
- New Potato Ham and Broccoli Cheese Casserole is a one dish meal that won’t’ break the bank.
- Sheet Pan Kielbasa and Yukon Gold Potato Hash is a quick and easy meal.
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup will warm you up from the inside out.
- Easy Twice Baked Potatoes.
- Crispy Loaded Potato Cakes.
- Purple Potato Chips from Food Network.
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Roasted Honey-Chipotle Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/4-1/3 cup honey plus additional for drizzling
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1-2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp ground chipotle pepper adjust using more or less to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray each liberally with cooking spray.
- Clean the sweet potatoes then slice the whole potato into 1/2 inch slices.
- Cut each slice in half to create the wedge. Place the potato wedges into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl mix together the honey, orange juice, vegetable oil, dry chipotle pepper, paprika, salt and black pepper.
- Pour over the potato wedges and toss until they’re evenly coated.
- Place the wedges cut side down, evenly spaced on the baking sheets. Then place into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F.
- Turn the wedges, then continue to bake for an additional 20-22 minutes or until crispy and golden.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of honey.
OHHH be still my sweet potato loving heart, REALLY gonna give this a try. Thanks a BUNCH girl.