Easy Sweet Potato Wedges

After reading how good sweet potatoes are for us, I set out to find a fast, easy recipe that was also delicious. My sister and I developed this tasty side dish. The cayenne pepper can be increased to taste. I have found these wedges are even better reheated the next day, so make a bunch!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• cooking spray
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place potatoes into a bowl and drizzle with oil.

Step 3

Mix brown sugar, cumin, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl with a fork. Sprinkle mixture over potatoes to coat. Lay out wedges on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the potatoes. Increase the heat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Continue to cook until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Serve.