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I’m a lover of potatoes – there I said it, although I’ve drastically cut down I still love a good potato or chip when I get the chance and I never thought that a sweet potato would come close!
Sweet potatoes are definitely a healthier alternative and they’ve definitely grown on me! The only downside is that I always feel like they have something missing (maybe it’s because I don’t want to cheat on normal potatoes but still) So I decided to try and add a little pizazz to them to give them a fighting chance of me liking them before I gave up trying on them for good!
AND, it turns out I made sweet potatoes amazing – yes it sounds big headed – but I love them. The spices give it a little kick and something extra without being spicy and it really compliments the natural flavor! The boys loved them too and they have made a great accompaniment to many of our meals and with loads more health benefits than normal potatoes. Here’s my husband’s choice of meal with these sweet potato wedges:
If you love normal potatoes (as much as I do) then you’ll love these, give them a go and let me know what you think!
Ingredients
*Serves 2*
200g Sweet Potatoes
1 Tablespoon Oil
1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
2 Teaspoons Dried Basil
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Method
1. Wash the potatoes, chop either end off and discard. Chop them into wedge type shapes (I opted for a bit of a mish-mash of shapes because I had a weirdly shaped potato!) Make sure to leave the skins on because they are delicious and add to the flavor!
2. Place in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Cook for 2 minutes (or until they just start to soften – don’t boil them completely)
3. Drain them and allow them to cool for 5 mins and then place on a baking tray. Either place them on greaseproof paper or on a non-stick pan (I was debuting a new pan so I didn’t need the paper)
4. Pre-heat the oven to 180 Degrees Brush the wedges with olive oil (I really do recommend brushing rather than drizzling because it helps the spice mix stick. )
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the paprika, basil and pepper – making sure that they are combined properly!
6. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the wedges and place in the center of the oven.
7. Cook for 15 minutes, shake the pan and then cook for a further 15 minutes.
8. Take out of the oven and serve!
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34 comments on “Smoky Basil & Paprika Sweet Potato Wedges”
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I was on a diet where I could have sweet potatoes [but not regular potatoes!], and it is always helpful to find new ways to season them! I loved making wedges and sweet potato fries.
I LOVE potatoes and my boys absolutely love their sweet potatoes. This recipe is perfect for this Fall season, I’m already hungry 🙂 Going to try and make them this week. Thanks for sharing!
Great idea to spice up sweet potatoes!
Potatoes are also my weakness. These look so good. Definitely going to try these!
Never cared for sweet potatoes but these look very yummy, I’ll give this recipe a try it might change my mind.
I love sweet potato and your recipe looks so delicious.
Kathleen
My husband and my son love sweet potatoes and sweet potato fries. I think they would really love this recipe for those reasons.
These look delicious and will definitely be trying. I’ve shared on my #couchpotatotofabfit Facebook group. Thanks!
Yum!!! I love sweet potatoes!! They’re so tasty and who would have thought they’re even better for you than regular potatoes??
Sweet potatoes are my favorite, I could eat them every day. These sound awesome. Great recipe and great alternative to regular potatoes.
I love sweet potatoes! Sweet potato fries, sweet potato pie…love it all! Glad to hear you were able to give it a chance.
Yum! I love sweet potatoes and I’m always on the hunt for new tasty recipes. These look delicious and super easy to make! CAn’t wait to try them!
My husband and I are obsessed with potatoes as well. Any way they’re cooked, we’re a fan haha
This sounds delicious! We make something very similar with regular potatoes (maybe Russet potatoes), but I love using Sweet Potatoes.
Omg no we say yum?!?! I just love sweet potatoes. I must give this recipe a try
Yummy! I love anything with sweet potato 🙂
Potato wedges are definitely a favorite in our house! These look like they would be super delicious especially on game day.
Yum! This looks awesome! I really love to put chili powder and garlic powder on my sweet potatoes…and regular potatoes…and all oven roasted veggies 🙂
Totally pinning! This looks so good and tasty with the herbs. Perfect Fall side dish.
Yummy, I do love sweet potatoes! I’ll definitely have to give this a try- even if I’m the only one who eats them.
Great sides are often forgotten so I love that this one was thought about. Potato wedges are so nice and easy this is really a good upgrade that you can do any time.
This sounds so good! We love sweet potato fries/wedges and smoked paprika is one of my all-time favorite spices.
who doesnot love potatoes! This is just the most perfect dish in the world…anyone and everyone will love it. 🙂
I so love cooking with sweet potato! They’re a healthier alternative to potatoes and their natural sweetness adds a really lovely flavor to your mix of spices. This recipe is a must try for me!
These look SO good. Absolutely MOUTH watering!! 🙂 I can’t wait to try them! My husband will love them too.
It looks good! I’m pretty sure my husband would also love it!
This is how I like my sweet potatoes, too! I love potatoes, French Fries, especially, but I need to cut back on carbs and greasy food.
yum yum yum! I really want to try out this recipe! Looks delish and like a perfect fall side dish! I bet the house smells amazing when this is baking!
I LOVE sweet potatoes and they are healthier for you than a regular potato and so versatile.
Sweet potatoes is one of my weakness and it’s funny I never was a fan and then I made baked fries and OH I was so hooked!
I hear you. I often say potatoes are my Kryptonite! These look like something I would enjoy though. I’ll have to try this recipe.
I know what I’m fixing for lunch for mom and I. these sound delicious.
I’ve also always thought sweet potatoes were kind of boring, but I think I will give these spices a try, could be the trick!
Although I’m not really a potatoe lover, but this is hard to resist . I’ve been looking for a good sweet potatoe recipe, so I will certainly try this. Pinned this right away.