Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
Recipe and Photo by Lisa Riznikove
Trying to ditch processed sides and snacks? These deliciously satisfying low-carb sweet potato wedges are so easy to make they'll quickly become your go-to side dish. Sweet potatoes pair beautifully with cumin and spice—it's as if these flavors were made for each other. The Piment d'Ville adds that special "je ne sais quoi" to these Southwestern-inspired low-carb "nachos." Enjoy them as an appetizer, snack, or side dish for any meal.
The Magic of Piment d'Ville
Piment d'Ville is a California-grown version of the coveted Basque Piment d'Espelette, meticulously cultivated by Boonville Barn Collective, a woman-owned farm in Northern California's Anderson Valley. This unique chile powder has been featured in prestigious culinary publications including The New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Sunset Magazine for its distinctive flavor profile—sweet and spicy with perfect warmth rather than overwhelming heat.
Basque chefs call it "The Third Spice," using it as frequently as salt and pepper in their cooking. The Anderson Valley's climate mirrors the Basque region with warm days and cool nights, creating ideal growing conditions for these special peppers. Each pepper is hand-harvested following organic and sustainable practices on their Renegade-certified farm. The peppers undergo careful drying, de-stemming, and deseeding before being ground and packaged entirely on-site, ensuring the highest quality and freshest flavor in every container.
INGREDIENTS
2 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges (unpeeled)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons Spicy Piment d'Ville
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Sour cream for serving (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 385°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, Piment d'Ville, and salt.
3. Toss the sweet potato wedges in the olive oil mixture until they are completely coated.
4. Arrange the sweet potatoes on a parchment paper-lined baking tray with the skin side down rather than cut side down. This is the secret to making them evenly brown and crispy on the edges.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly charred on the edges.
6. Serve immediately with sour cream for dipping.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve as a healthier alternative to French fries alongside burgers or sandwiches
- Create a loaded sweet potato wedge platter with toppings like black beans, cheese, avocado, and cilantro
- Pair with a yogurt-based dip seasoned with herbs for a lighter option than sour cream
- Include as part of a tapas-style spread for entertaining
- Serve alongside grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal
- Pack in lunch boxes or enjoy as an afternoon snack (they're delicious even at room temperature)
The combination of sweet potatoes with the warm spices of cumin and Piment d'Ville creates a perfect balance of flavors that will have everyone reaching for more. The crispy edges and soft centers of these wedges deliver a satisfying texture contrast that makes them irresistible!
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