Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Wedges
Just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to crisp-edged, tender air fryer sweet potato wedges made with fresh sweet potatoes! I'll tell you exactly what size sweet potato to buy and show you how to cut 12 even wedges, so there's no guesswork.
Servings: 3 servings (4 wedges each)
Calories: 1serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato (about 9 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon seasoning blend with salt pepper and garlic (Kinders “The Blend” is my favorite) See Variations for other seasoning suggestions.
- Garnish: chopped parsley, cilantro, or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 375F° degrees for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes. You can also leave the peel on, if you prefer, but be sure to scrub the potatoes well.
- Cut the sweet potato in half, then lay the sweet potato halves, cut side down on a cutting board.
- Turn the large “wedge” flat against the cutting board, pointed side down. It’s easier to cut the wedges this way.
- Place your knife alongside the pointed edge and cut downward toward the cutting board, to cut 3 thinner wedges out of each sweet potato quarter.
- You can also cut the wedges from the other side, if that is easier for you.
- In a medium size bowl, toss the wedges in the oil. Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the wedges and toss or stir well to coat the wedges.
- If you’re using a basket style air fryer with a nonstick rack like the 5.5 quart Ninja air fryer, there’s no need to spray the rack with oil. If you are using an oven-style air fryer with metal racks, coat the rack with oil spray.
- Arrange the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer on the air fryer racks. Air fry at 375F for 8 minutes. Turn them over with tongs. Air fry an additional 2 minutes or until the edges are crisp and fork tender on the inside.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if you like. Serve warm. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like my Comeback Sauce.
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings. This recipe easily doubles and triples!
Notes
- Sweet potato size: One medium sweet potato (about 9 ounces) makes 12 wedges that fit in a single layer in most air fryers. For a crowd, double or triple the recipe, but keep the wedges in a single layer and cook in batches if needed.
- Seasoning: If your seasoning blend doesn't contain salt, add ½ teaspoon salt.
- Spicy: Replace the seasoning blend with 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning.
- Smoky: Replace the seasoning blend with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika.
- Garlic paprika: Replace the seasoning blend with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon paprika.
- Cook time: Air fryers vary by brand and size. Check the wedges at 8 minutes, and add 1 to 2 minutes for thicker wedges.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Freezing: Freeze cooked wedges for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 375°F for 6 to 8 minutes.
