These Spicy Honey Sweet Potato Wedges are phenomenal. They come jam-packed with bold flavor and starts off as crispy baked sweet potato wedges which are generously dressed in a tasty spicy Honey Chili sauce. The perfect year-round appetizer or a side dish option for any occasion. Vegan option available.
OK, so this recipe is a MUST share. When I made it, I immediately grabbed a few of these wedges straight from the skillet as a way to taste the outcome and it was SUPER DELISH! Obviously, I didn't need a few to test it out, but they're that good and I couldn't help myself. Haha.
If you've been an avid reader of Orchids + Sweet Tea, then you know how much I love sharing Sweet Potato recipes in general and these Spicy Honey Sweet Potato Wedges are no exception.
Honestly, I've been a Sweet Potato lover for such a LONG time. When it came to specifics----let's say, pie; I always enjoy Sweet Potato Pie more than Pumpkin Pie. There's just something about sweet potatoes (or yams as we call it down South) that I can't resist.
When it comes to a side dish, these wedges are definitely in my top fave along with this Vegan Skillet Sweet Potato Casserole which I have to include in every meal during Thanksgiving. Am I the only one?
Before we dig into this recipe fully, can we talk about the sauce for a moment? Usually, I enjoy a nice balance of flavor and sometimes that means putting two polar opposites together to form an awesome taste buds experience.
If you're into Asian flavors then this Sweet + Spicy sauce will be a must try kind of experience. Even if you aren't, I recommend giving this one a try.
Firstly, as you may have already guessed---I'm a girl who loves flavor (blame the Southern in me!) so seasoning is a MUST! That means that this sauce doesn't just have a sweet and spicy flavor, but these wedges are well seasoned also.
Granted, you can always go 'light' on the seasoning if it isn't your thing, but if you don't have a preference, then I do hope that you try these 'as is'.
These Spicy Honey Sweet Potato Wedges are made with a crispy sweet potato wedges based and topped with a deliciously sweet + spicy sauce. Start by making wedges, then make the simply honey chili sauce. Put everything together into one skillet, toss a few times, and wallah.
Aside from getting your sweet potato wedges nice and crispy in the oven, you’ll want to be sure to season the potatoes very well. Here’s what you need these Spicy Honey Sweet Potato Wedges:
These are my top tips to make sure your Spicy Honey Sweet Potato Wedges are as crisp as possible:
I made these Spicy Honey Sweet Potato Wedges originally in the oven, but this recipe will also work in your air fryer.
Cooking with an air fryer is fast and fairly easy and they tend to get hotter and have better air circulation than your oven, so the wedges might need a slightly shorter cook time.
If air frying, check on the wedges every 10 minutes to shake the sweet potatoes so they do not stick. After 30 mins, check for doneness every few minutes. Both the oven and the air fryer make excellent crispy sweet potato wedges!
Place any leftover ingredients in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. All ingredients can be made ahead and individually stored as meal prep (up to 2 days prior) and assembled when ready to serve. Be sure to store seasoning mixture in a nicely sealed zip loc bag, kept at room temp.
Absolutely! Firstly, you can substitute the honey with pure maple syrup or Agave. Secondly, ensure that the butter is vegan butter and the soy sauce is vegan-friendly----which there is a nice 'No Soy' soy sauce that I enjoy using for vegan dishes.
Oh and since Sweet Potatoes are the topic of conversation when it comes to the recipe, DID YOU KNOW that they are really great at:
They actually contain more fiber than regular potatoes! Who knew? Plus, they are good sources of magnesium, which is what helps aid them in being a great facilitator in digestion.
Since they are rich in beta-carotone (a major antioxidant), they are awesome at defending your body from a wide variety of issues. In addition, they contain other great antioxidants which include: Vitamin C and B-complex, iron, and phosphorous.
Yes, that’s right! Sweet Potatoes are great at soothing the stomach and intestines. The previous listed vitamins that help to boost your immune system also are great at curing stomach ulcers.
Plus, the roughage in sweet potatoes help to combat constipation and acid formation, which both help to reduce the chances of ulcers.
They help to treat inflammations, promote weight gain, treat bronchitis, reduce arthritis pain, and more.
You can eat these Spicy Honey Sweet Potato Wedges hot out of the skillet once tossed in the sauce, dipped in your favorite creamy sauce if that's your thing! I like ranch, dairy-free creamy lime dressing, or my creamy avocado dressing.
You can also enjoy them as a side dish to so many foods like:
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Wow, these are delicious! I was hungry and impatient and didn’t want to wait to bake them, so I air fried them! That sauce!!! It goes so well with the sweet potatoes. Great recipe!
These sweet potato wedges look amazing! I can imagine how flavourful they are! Love the honey and chili sauce too! Going to make these super soon!
I have a solid weakness for sweet potatoes lol and these look amazing!!! I'll be adding them to my rotation NOW!
Hi Aline! I’m so with ya! Haha! I do hope that you enjoy!
Oh yaaaaaas hunty!!! This is right on time for the 4th of July holiday!!! A perfect side for whatever come off the grill. Honey with sweet potatoes is always magical!
Ooh, yes, these are calling my name! Love sweet potatoes, this is such a great twist on them
These are perfect for summer cookouts! I'd top them with chili or pulled chicken.
Looks delicious and healthy!! 😍
These are definitely not your average sweet potato wedges - I can see that there is so much flavor in these. I am not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but I can definitely see myself loving these!
I need to try this ASAP!!! The sweet and spicy honey chili is calling my name!
In the recipe you said to add ketchup but it is not listed in the ingredients? What is the correct measurement of ketchup?
Hi Giana! I do apologize! It's 1/4 cup of Ketchup! Thanks so much for pointing that out!
No problem! Thanks so much, I am going to make this tonight!
Anytime! That's aweosme----I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did!
Oh wow these look amazing!! I love sweet potatoes and try and eat them at least once a week. They make the best wedges/fries too! I'm definitely trying this flavour combo!
Sweet potatoes are my favorite healthy substitute to regular potatoes! Thank you for this fresh suggestion!
Honey and chilli go so well together. Love the sound of them on these wedges.
Looks delicious and best for a party platter option.
Oh yum! These look delish!