Craving a fried snack but want to keep it healthy? Try these crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges an irresistible, healthy, and delicious snack or side dish that you’ll want to make again and again! Quick and easy to prepare, these wedges are seasoned to perfection with a blend of spices that enhance their natural sweetness and deliver a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Perfect for busy weeknights, game day appetizers, or even as a guilt-free snack, these air fry sweet potato wedges are a versatile addition to any meal. Whether you're pairing them with your favorite dipping sauce or serving them alongside a main dish, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! IIf you only have cubed sweet potatoes, no worries—I’ve got you covered! Try my Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes recipe!
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Whether you’re looking to air fry sweet potato wedges for a quick snack or whip up sweet potato steak fries to pair with your favorite burger, this recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. Seasoned to perfection and cooked in minutes, these sweet potato wedges are sure to become a household favorite!
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- Why You Will Love This Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer Recipe
- Why Air Fry Your Healthy Sweet Potato Wedges
- What to Serve with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
- Sweet Potatoes Vs Yams
- Ingredients for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
- Best way for Air Frying Sweet Potato Wedge
- How to make sweet potato wedges in air fryer (Step by step instructions)
- Substitutions
- Variations
- Equipment
- Storing Your Sweet Potato Wedges
- Top Tips for Preparing Perfect Sweet Potato Wedges in Air Fryer
- FAQ
- Related
- Pairing
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Why You Will Love This Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer Recipe
- Quick and Easy: This recipe comes together in no time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meals.
- Healthier Option: By using the air fryer, you get crispy, golden results with less oil than traditional frying methods.
- Versatile Side or Snack: These wedges pair well with burgers, grilled chicken or enjoy them as a guilt-free snack with your favorite dip.
- Crowd-Pleasing: Whether it's for your family, a dinner party, or a game-day snack, everyone will love this recipe.
These air fried sweet potato wedges are the perfect solution! With their crispy exterior and tender interior, they’re a delicious and nutritious side dish.
Why Air Fry Your Healthy Sweet Potato Wedges
Air frying your vegetables has become synonymous with less fat and extra crispiness. An air fryer also allows for shorter cooking time. It’s a culinary-winning combination.
As an air fryer side dish, these hot, crunchy, reddish sweet potato wedges are ready to dominate a meal. Every bite is a gem, especially when drizzled with oil and seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and some cinnamon for an added burst of flavor. Each bite is a true flavor experience.
The air fryer’s circulating hot air guarantees a satisfying crunch without unnecessary oil. And the potato wedges are ready in under half an hour and offer valuable nutrition such as vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. All this good taste helps fight diabetes, cancer, and heart diseases. And for anyone on a diet, you can use air fryer sweet potatoes wedges to create the perfect low-calorie, gluten-free, vegan sweet potato wedges recipe!
What to Serve with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
- Just like traditional fries, these wedges pair perfectly with all types of burgers and sandwiches.
- Elevate any meal by serving them alongside a salad, like a kale quinoa salad, or a hearty meat dish such as lemon pepper chicken thighs. Even kids will clean their plates with these on the side!
- Pair these wedges with hummus for a healthy and flavorful option—try carrot hummus for a unique twist.
- Other delicious dipping sauce options include classic ketchup, ranch, garlic aioli, sriracha mayo, sweet chili sauce, and more.
Sweet Potatoes Vs Yams
Many people believe sweet potatoes and yams are interchangeable vegetables. Not so. They are different, and you shouldn’t confuse them when preparing this easy air fryer recipe.
Going just by appearance, the yam has a darker rougher skin while the sweet potato is smooth with a more reddish color. Sweet potatoes taste sweeter, while the yams resemble potatoes more in texture and taste.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
- Start with the obvious, sweet potatoes. There is no need to peel them, but you can if you so desire.
- You want to drizzle them in oil, but vegetable oil is far too unhealthy for this job. Use olive oil or avocado oil. The higher the quality of the oil, the better your sweet potato wedges will turn out.
- Seasonings such as paprika counter the sweetness of the wedges. It’s fine to experiment with blends of sweetness and spices, such as trying a touch of sriracha for added heat.
See recipe card for quantities.
Best way for Air Frying Sweet Potato Wedge
- Start by preheating your air fryer to 380 degrees to achieve desired crispiness.
- Scrub your sweet potato clean before slicing them into ½-inch wedges.
- To slice your sweet potatoes properly, slice the end off and cut the sweet potato in half. Place the open, flat side down. Cut the halves into quarters. Be sure to use a sharp knife.
- The crispiness of the wedges comes from the oil, so drizzle them with quality olive oil while they are in a bowl. Toss these wedges well.
- Place the wedges evenly in the fryer basket. Do two batches rather than overloading the sweet potatoes and failing to get them crispy.
- Bring out the true flavor by seasoning them properly.
- Fry the sweet potatoes for around 15 minutes. Use a tong to turn them once during the frying process.
- When serving, you have tasty options for dipping sauces, such as ketchup or even spicy ketchup, which is ketchup with a bit of hot sauce such as sriracha.
How to make sweet potato wedges in air fryer (Step by step instructions)
Slice the sweet potato into ½-inch wedges.
Toss with olive oil and seasonings.
Arrange the seasoned wedges in a single layer.
Air fry for 13-15 minutes until crispy and golden.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve!
Substitutions
- Sweet Potatoes: Substitute with regular potatoes, carrots, parsnips, or butternut squash for a different texture and flavor.
- Garlic Powder: Replace with onion powder or fresh minced garlic for a similar savory taste.
- Pepper: Swap with white pepper or red pepper flakes to adjust the type and level of heat.
Variations
- Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges: Add cayenne pepper, chili powder, or smoked paprika for an extra kick of heat.
- Herbed Wedges: Sprinkle dried rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning for a fragrant, aromatic twist.
- Cheesy Wedges: Top with grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast after cooking for a cheesy flavor. Use nutritional yeast for a vegan-friendly option.
- Smoky BBQ Wedges: Season with a sprinkle of BBQ seasoning or drizzle BBQ sauce before or after air frying, just like in my Air Fryer BBQ Chicken recipe.
These substitutions and variations allow you to customize the dish to suit your taste and dietary needs.
Equipment
- Air Fryer - Essential for cooking the sweet potato wedges to crispy perfection with minimal oil.
- Cutting Board - For safely slicing the sweet potatoes into uniform wedges.
- Sharp Knife - To easily cut through the dense sweet potatoes for even-sized wedges.
- Mixing Bowl - To toss the wedges with olive oil and seasonings for even coating.
- Measuring Spoons - To measure out the seasonings and oil accurately.
Storing Your Sweet Potato Wedges
Once your sweet potatoes have cooled, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to four days. To reheat them, transfer them to a baking sheet and preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Bake them for approximately 5 minutes while flipping them once.
The sweet potato wedges can also be frozen in an airtight container for 3 months. Be sure to thaw them before you reheat them.
Top Tips for Preparing Perfect Sweet Potato Wedges in Air Fryer
- Cut your wedges uniformly. This allows them to fry evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket as this can result in uneven frying.
- Serve them immediately. They taste best hot and just fried.
- Pat the sweet potato wedges dry before frying to ensure ultimate crispiness
FAQ
Yes, of course ! You can substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes. Adjust the cooking time slightly as needed, depending on the size and type of potato.
No, peeling is optional. The skin adds extra nutrients and a slightly crispy texture, but you can peel them if you prefer a smoother bite. But I like mine with the skin!
Ensure the wedges are spread out in a single layer in the air fryer basket to avoid steaming (avoid overcrowding ). Also, pat the sweet potatoes dry before seasoning to remove excess moisture. And then season them as per the recipe.
Yes, you can partially cook them and reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes to restore crispiness before serving.
Trust me, these sweet potato wedges are so tasty and flavorful that you can enjoy them on their own! However, popular dipping options include garlic aioli, ketchup, sriracha mayo, ranch dressing, honey mustard, and sweet chili sauce.
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Pairing
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Sharp Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wash and scrub the sweet potatoes well. Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges with uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.
- In a large bowl, toss the wedges with olive oil until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, salt, and pepper over the wedges. Toss again to coat evenly with the spices.
- Arrange the seasoned wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches.
- Air fry for 13-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until the wedges are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Remove the wedges from the air fryer and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately. Pair with your favorite dipping sauces ranch or ketchup.
Notes
- To achieve crispy sweet potato wedges, pat the sweet potatoes dry with a paper towel before seasoning to remove excess moisture and enhance crispiness.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure even browning on all sides.
Risa says
We love roasted sweet potatoes and sweet potato fries, but I have never tried them in the air fryer. Love the seasoning in this recipe and I am looking forward to try this! Thanks for the great recipe!
Abi Guna says
Its an amazing and flavorful recipe with sweet potatoes Risa, do give it a try and let me know:)
Abi Guna says
They make a great healthy snack or side dish, and they cook up so fast in the air fryer. We enjoy them with our favorite dipping sauces—definitely a recipe I’ll be making again!