These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are as crispy as they can get, perfectly seasoned, and so easy to make! With just a few ingredients, you’ll have a delicious snack or side dish ready to enjoy in under 20 minutes.
As much as I love regular potatoes, sweet potatoes hold a special place in my kitchen. Their natural sweetness pairs nicely with a warming spice blend. While they don’t crisp up quite like regular potatoes, they still get those golden, caramelized edges that’s so satisfying.
To get them as crispy as possible, I soaked the wedges in water for about 30 minutes. It’s a little trick that helps remove some of the excess starch. Pair that with a light coating of oil and spices, and you’ve got tender, well-seasoned wedges with crispy edges – the perfect side dish or snack.
I used to roast wedges in the oven, but the air fryer gets them on the table so much faster.
These wedges pair nicely with my spicy mayo for an extra kick. They’re also good as a side with a juicy burger, or air fryer chicken breasts for a hearty meal. Top a rice bowl or a veggie bowl with these sweet potato wedges and drizzle with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients and Notes
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- Sweet Potatoes: To easily cut into wedges, look for small or medium-sized ones. But really, use whatever size you have on hand and cut into similar sizes as possible.
- Oil: Any oil you have on hand to get the crispy edges. My go to light-tasting olive oil.
- Paprika: Adds color and a bit of warmth.
- Red chili powder or cayenne pepper: Some heat is required to offset the sweetness but it’s totally up to you.
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper: Freshly ground black pepper makes all the difference.
How to Make Sweet Potato Wedges
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Step 1: Cut the ends off the sweet potatoes with a sharp knife. Then cut them in half. Cut each half into similar-sized wedges.
Step 2: Soak the wedges in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes. This step is optional and will help the wedges crisp up a bit by removing the excess starch.
Step 4: Drain the water and dry the wedges with a paper towel.
Step 5: In a large mixing bowl toss the wedges with oil, paprika, red chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
Step 6: Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
Step 7: Place the wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes flipping halfway through until browned with crispy edges. You will have to move the wedges from the middle to the edge of the air fryer so they can cook evenly.
Quick Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges:
- Slice them into similar sized wedges and cook in batches for maximum crispiness!
- Serve immediately as they lose their crispiness as it cools.
- Try different dips! Pair with ketchup, spicy mayo, or honey mustard.
Storage and Reheating
If there’s any leftovers store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Sadly, they do soften over time in the fridge.
Reheat in the air fryer 375°F for 3–5 minutes to bring back the crispiness.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes medium
- 1 to 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp red chili powder or cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cut the ends off sweet potatoes. Then, cut them in half or quarters. Cut each half into similar-sized wedges.
- Soak the wedges in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes. This step is optional and will help the wedges crisp up a bit.
- Drain the water and dry the wedges with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl place the wedges with oil, paprika, red chili powder, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Toss well with hands, separating the wedges so they are all coated with oil and seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Place the wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 12 minutes flipping halfway through until browned with crispy edges. You will have to move the wedges from the middle to the edge of the air fryer so they can cook.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sauce. Sweet potato loses it's crispiness as it cools.
Notes
- Sweet potatoes: Slice the wedges evenly and cook in batches for maximum crispiness!
- Serving: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavor and the crispy golden texture.
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They will be soft. Reheat in the air fryer 375°F for 3–5 minutes to bring back the crispy edges.
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