Southwest Potato Wedges

Sweet potatoes in olive oil pepper, paprika, salt and baked until golden brown.
Ingredients -
3 medium Sweet Potatoes, washed and sliced into 8 wedges
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/8 teaspoon Salt
 
Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.

2. Place potato wedges into bowl of water. Soak 10-15 minutes.

3. Drain sweet potatoes in colander and pat dry with paper towels.

4. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

5. Place sweet potato wedges in large zip-lock plastic bag.

6. Add olive oil, pepper, paprika, and salt to zip-lock bag. Seal and toss to coat.

7. Remove potatoes from zip-lock bag and transfer to baking sheet.

8. Arrange in single layer and bake 20 minutes.

9. Turn sweet potatoes and bake additional 20 minutes.

10. Potatoes should be golden brown.

 



Cooking Tip
Choosing Sweet Potatoes
Choose sweet potatoes that are deep orange, evenly colored, and void of bruises.

Cooking Tip
Baking Sweet Potatoes

Cut an X at both ends of the potato to allow steam to escape. Bake in a preheated 425 F oven on the middle rack, and bake 45-50 minutes.