20 Minutes Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Wedges
Ready in just 20 minutes, these Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Wedges are a simple and delicious way to add some fun to your meals.
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.