These crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are a quick and easy side dish that can be served alongside all your favorite main dishes. Seasoned with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of salt, they cook up tender and crispy in under 15 minutes!
Looking for more air fryer side dishes? Try my Air Fryer Asparagus next!
About This Recipe
These air fryer sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish when you want something quick and tasty! The wedges develop a beautifully caramelized exterior while the inside stays soft and creamy. My recipe uses simple ingredients with minimal prep. Basically, all you need to do is slice the sweet potatoes and toss them with the seasonings!
Sometimes, I even eat these as a simple vegetarian lunch with some Chipotle sauce. And if I have leftovers, I snack on them throughout the day. Sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber, minerals, and nutrients, so they're very healthy!
Try making these air-fried sweet potatoes the next time you need a last-minute side dish. The air fryer is so good at creating a crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and fluffy. Plus, it takes way less time than an oven.
Key Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes: Try to use sweet potatoes that are around the same size so that you can make wedges of even thickness. I like to leave the skins on the sweet potatoes for extra fiber. If you enjoy that, try to find sweet potatoes that have less bruising and dirt on the skins.
Olive Oil: A bit of oil helps coat the wedges so the spices stick. It also helps the edges caramelize. Any neutral oil, like vegetable oil or avocado oil, works well.
Seasoning: I use a combination of salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. It gives the wedges a slight smokiness that complements their natural sweetness. Feel free to swap in your favorite spice blend.
Instructions
STEP 1: Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Slice into evenly-sized wedges. Toss the wedges with the oil and spices in a large bowl.
STEP 2: Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket with some space between each one. If your air fryer is small, you may need to do this in two batches.
STEP 3: Air-fry for 10-12 minutes. The wedges should be tender when pierced with a fork and crispy around the edges. If not, air-fry for another 2-4 minutes.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Slice into evenly-sized wedges.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with the oil and spices.
- Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket with some space between each one. If your air fryer is small, you may need to do this in two batches.
- Air-fry for 10-12 minutes. The wedges should be tender when pierced with a fork and crispy around the edges. If not, air-fry for another 2-4 minutes.
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