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Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Crispy sweet potato wedges brushed with a rich smoky bourbon glaze, served alongside a creamy chipotle aioli for an irresistible game day snack.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli is Henry McKenna Single Barrel. Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss the sweet potato wedges in the spice and oil mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and slightly crispy.
  6. While the sweet potatoes bake, prepare the bourbon glaze by mixing bourbon and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and brush the glaze onto the baked sweet potato wedges.
  8. For the chipotle aioli, mix mayonnaise, chopped chipotle peppers, and lime juice in a small bowl until well combined.
  9. Serve the glazed sweet potato wedges warm, with chipotle aioli on the side for dipping.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 86%
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86%

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 86%
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85%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Eagle Rare Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Old Forester 1920 complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 85%
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85%

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Toffee, Oak Orange Zest, Baking Spice, Honey
Pairing Score 85%
strong
85%

Woodford Reserve Standard

Bourbon 45.20% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Woodford Reserve Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dried Fruit, Cocoa, Spice Mint, Orange, Toasted Oak
Pairing Score 85%
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84%

George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

George T. Stagg Standard complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Maker’s Mark 46

Barrel Finished Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Maker’s Mark 46 complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Toasted Oak, Caramel Baking Spice, Cocoa, Dried Fruit
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Old Forester Statesman

Bourbon 47.50% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Old Forester Statesman complements this vegetarian dish and its baking profile. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Cherry, Apple, Oak Caramel, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Pairing Score 84%
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84%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Smoky Bourbon-Glazed Sweet Potato Wedges with Chipotle Aioli

Wild Turkey Longbranch works as a bridge pairing for this vegetarian dish because it shares key flavor cues with the baking preparation. It has oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 84%