Best 7 Chile Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges Recipes

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Craving a delightful side dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors? Look no further than these irresistible Chile-Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges! These delectable wedges, crafted from nature's finest sweet potatoes, are lovingly coated in a captivating blend of spices, including the warmth of chili powder, the smokiness of cumin, and the vibrancy of paprika. Roasted to perfection, they emerge from the oven with a crispy golden-brown exterior that gives way to a tender, fluffy interior, bursting with natural sweetness and a hint of spice. Dive into this culinary delight as a perfect accompaniment to your favorite main course, be it grilled chicken, roasted meats, or a hearty vegetarian dish. Prepare to embark on a flavor journey that will leave you craving more.

But that's not all! This versatile recipe also offers two additional variations to cater to diverse taste preferences. For those who prefer a touch of tang, the Tangy Lime-Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges infuse a zesty kick with a blend of lime juice, zest, and a hint of cayenne pepper. And if you're looking for a sweet and savory combination, the Maple-Sriracha Sweet Potato Wedges deliver a perfect balance with a drizzle of maple syrup and a hint of heat from Sriracha sauce. No matter your preference, these Chile-Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges and its variations promise an unforgettable culinary experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CRISPY SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Baked sweet potato wedges are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These are seasoned with a smoky, spicy blend that will have everybody coming back for more! Great thing about this recipe is you can adjust the seasoning to your desire. You want to add minced garlic, go ahead! You want these bad boys spicier, go for it!

Provided by Plant Based Life

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3 wedges. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat. Add spice mixture and stir with a rubber spatula or your hands until potatoes are completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the thickest parts of potato wedges are easily pierced with a fork, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 204.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHILI-ROASTED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Bake these over-sized sweet potato fries and mix them with chili powder and sugar for zing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds (2 to 3 medium) sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges; halve long wedges crosswise.
  • On a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss potatoes with oil, sugar, chili powder, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, until coated. Arrange wedges, cut sides down.
  • Roast potatoes until browned and tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with additional salt, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 g

CHILI-SPICED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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These are bound to become your new favorite side for sandwiches. A little chili powder adds a lot of flavor. -Toni Cordova, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into eight wedges. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes and the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET POTATO WEDGES WITH CHILI MAYO



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Cajun spices bring the zing to roasted sweet potatoes-a side dish my family eats frequently. We dunk them in chili-spiced mayo. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (1 cup dip).

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 small sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
DIP:
1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chili powder or chili garlic sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and cut each potato lengthwise into eight wedges. Toss with oil and Cajun seasoning; divide between two greased 15x10x1-in. pans., Roast potatoes until tender, 30-45 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, mix dip ingredients; serve with potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

POTATO WEDGES WITH SWEET & SPICY SAUCE



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I'm a small-business owner, so most of my recipes are a result of not having time to run to the store, and doing with what's on hand. Here's a perfect example. Dip these wedges in anything. -Dana Alexander, Lebanon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 medium potatoes (about 3 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SAUCE:
1 cup Miracle Whip
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Cut each potato lengthwise into six wedges; place in a large bowl. Add oil and seasonings; toss to coat. Transfer to two foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 45-50 minutes or until tender, turning once., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Serve with potato wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICED SWEET POTATO WEDGES



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Toss sweet potato in cumin, chilli and sumac, then oven bake with lemon and garlic for chunky chips which are crispy yet fluffy

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Buffet, Side dish, Snack

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp chilli flakes
2 tsp sumac
2 tbsp thyme leaves, roughly chopped
2 tbsp rosemary leaves, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves
zest and juice 1 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
1 ¼kg sweet potatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Using a pestle and mortar, bash together the spices, herbs, garlic and some seasoning.
  • Spoon into a large bowl and stir in the lemon zest and juice, and the oil. Add the potatoes and toss together. Arrange, skin-side down, on 2 baking trays and bake for 30-40 mins until soft inside and crisp on the outside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATOES



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The spicy mixture covering these sweet potatoes is also good on chicken pieces!

Provided by Erin R Pitman

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper overtop. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning. Spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the potatoes over with a spatula, and continue baking until the sweet potatoes are golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 130.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose firm and unblemished sweet potatoes for the best results.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the sweet potatoes into even wedges, ensuring they are similar in size for even cooking.
  • Toss the sweet potato wedges in olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to evenly coat them in the spices.
  • Spread the seasoned wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet to prevent overcrowding and promote even cooking.
  • Bake the sweet potato wedges at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking, until they are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
  • Serve the chile-spiced sweet potato wedges hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as guacamole, sour cream, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

These chile-spiced sweet potato wedges are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or as part of a main meal. They are easy to make and can be customized to your preferred level of spiciness. With their crispy exterior and tender interior, these wedges are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Try experimenting with different spices and herbs to create unique flavor combinations that suit your taste. Enjoy!

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