Sweet Potato Wedges with Tamarind-Chili Glaze

Crispy baked sweet potato wedges coated in a tangy and spicy tamarind-chili glaze, perfect as a flavorful side dish.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

45 min

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

0.5 tsp black pepper

0.25 cup tamarind paste

2 tbsp chili garlic sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp lime juice

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp water

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1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch thick wedges.
2
In a large bowl, toss sweet potato wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
3
Arrange wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly browned.
20 min
5
While potatoes bake, prepare the glaze. Mince the garlic.
6
In a small saucepan, combine tamarind paste, chili garlic sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp water.
7
Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly.
3 min
8
Once sweet potatoes are baked, remove from oven. Pour the glaze over the wedges and toss to coat.
9
Return to oven for 5-7 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize.
5 min
10
Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately.

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