20 Minutes Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Ready in just 20 minutes, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are a simple and delicious way to add some fun to your meals. They are a delicious, healthy option that’s super easy to make and full of flavor. Whether you’re serving them as a side dish for Air Fryer Frozen Burgers or a snack, these wedges are a winner.
Sweet potatoes are not only super tasty, but they’re also packed with nutrients and antioxidants. They’re rich in vitamins A and C, loaded with fiber, and have a natural sweetness that makes them incredibly versatile. When you slice them into wedges and cook them in an air fryer, they form a crispy outside with a soft, tender inside. Just like these delicious Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries, it’s the best of both worlds—crispy and fluffy in every bite.
Please continue scrolling down to find the recipe card below, which contains the complete list of ingredients with measurements, detailed recipe instructions, additional notes, and nutritional information.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Sweet potatoes – 3 small or 2 medium sized sweet potatoes are enough for 4 portions. Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes. Organic is a great choice if you can find them.
- Olive oil – A good quality olive oil adds flavor and helps to crisp up the sweet potato wedges.
- Seasoning – Garlic powder, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cinnamon are my favorites for flavouring sweet potato wedges.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges?
Important Note
Before you start cooking, note that times may differ among air fryers. I develop my recipes using a Cosori 6.8 air fryer. If you’re using a different air fryer, view my recipes as a general guide and tweak the cooking time—add a bit more or cook slightly less as needed.
Although making this deliciously healthy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges is very easy, you need to follow a few simple steps to achieve the best results :
Start by giving your sweet potatoes a good scrub under running water. There’s no need to peel them; the skin adds a nice texture and is full of goodness. Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges—about ½ inch (1 ½ cm) thick.
Quick Tip!
When preparing sweet potatoes, try to keep the wedges as uniform as possible so they cook evenly.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Toss the sweet potato wedges with the mixture until they’re evenly coated. Mix well so that each wedge is covered with olive oil and seasoning.
Set your air fryer to 383°F (195°C), and place the sweet potato wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It’s important not to overcrowd them, as this can cause them to steam rather than crisp up. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook the wedges in batches.
Cook the wedges for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure they cook evenly. They’re done when they’re golden brown and crispy on the edges and tender in the center.
Expert Tips From the Chef
- Try to cut your wedges into the same thickness to make sure they cook evenly.
- You will need the oil is for getting that crispy exterior. If you’re trying to cut back on oil, you can reduce the amount, but don’t eliminate it completely.
- Sweet potatoes can vary in size and moisture content, so check them a bit early. If they’re smaller or your air fryer runs hot, they might be ready in less time.
- Place the sweet potato wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It’s important not to overcrowd them, as this can cause them to steam rather than crisp up.
- If you have a second batch of sweet potato wedges, keep the cooking time a couple of minutes less than the first one.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps the wedges cook more evenly.
What Goes Well with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges?
You can sprinkle them with finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to add some color and freshness. A squeeze of lime or lemon adds a zesty kick that pairs beautifully with the sweet, smoky flavor of the wedges.
Dipping Sauces to Try
Sweet potato wedges are delicious on their own, but pairing them with a dipping sauce takes them to the next level. My favorite dips to serve them with are:
- Toum – Lebanese Garlic Sauce recipe from Cooking Gorgeous.
- Spicy Sriracha Mayo
- Honey Mustard
- Refreshing Cacik (Turkish Yogurt Dip) recipe from Cooking Gorgeous.
Pairing Ideas
Sweet potato wedges are perfect for serving as a side dish along with:
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
If you have any leftovers , store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes at 350°F (175°C) until they’re warmed through and crispy again.
Recipe FAQs
Peeling is optional. The skin adds texture and nutrition, but if you prefer smoother wedges, feel free to peel them.
Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed, and avoid skipping the olive oil—it helps create that crispy exterior.
Yes! You can bake them in the oven. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C), spread the wedges on a baking sheet in a single layer, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Flip them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
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20 Minutes Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 700 g sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ tsp cinnamon powder
- chopped cilantro or parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- Start by giving your sweet potatoes a good scrub under running water. There's no need to peel them; the skin adds a nice texture and is full of goodness. Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges—about ½ inch (1 ½ cm) thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the sweet potato wedges with the mixture until they're evenly coated. Mix well so that each wedge is covered with olive oil and seasoning.
- Set your air fryer to 383°F (195°C), and place the sweet potato wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It’s important not to overcrowd them, as this can cause them to steam rather than crisp up. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you might need to cook the wedges in batches.
- Cook the wedges for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure they cook evenly. They’re done when they’re golden brown and crispy on the edges and tender in the center.
Notes
- Try to cut your wedges into the same thickness to make sure they cook evenly.
- You will need the oil is for getting that crispy exterior. If you’re trying to cut back on oil, you can reduce the amount, but don’t eliminate it completely.
- Sweet potatoes can vary in size and moisture content, so check them a bit early. If they’re smaller or your air fryer runs hot, they might be ready in less time.
- Place the sweet potato wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. It’s important not to overcrowd them, as this can cause them to steam rather than crisp up.
- If you have a second batch of sweet potato wedges, keep the cooking time a couple of minutes less than the first one.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps the wedges cook more evenly.
