Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Smoked Paprika

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Roasted sweet potato wedges coated in a smoky maple glaze, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and spice for a holiday side dish. This American Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs maple syrup, olive oil, and smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss 3 large sweet potatoes cut into 1/2-inch wedges with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Spread the sweet potato wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap.
4. Step 4: Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wedges are golden brown on the edges and tender inside.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving to let the glaze set.