These air fryer sweet potato wedges are seasoned with garlic and air-fried until crispy and caramelized, creating a sweet and savory side or snack perfect for any occasion.
You really can't top air-fried recipes when it comes to the perfect combination of convenience, ease, and flavor. Their hot, circulating air cooks food evenly and much more quickly than an oven.
We're particularly fond of cooking vegetables in the air fryer. It's easy to control the heat and time to produce tender dishes like these air fryer Mediterranean vegetables, or opt for caramelized, slightly crispy veggies like these air fryer frozen Brussel sprouts.
These air-fried seasoned sweet potato wedges fall into the latter category, with a soft, sweet interior and a crispy, caramelized exterior. This gigantic version of sweet potato fries is perfect as an appetizer with ketchup or dipping sauce, or a fantastic side for main courses like this orange chicken and rice.
Like our ground chicken and sweet potato recipe, this one features healthy ingredients that don't sacrifice flavor. It's a delicious dish you can feel good about!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: All you need to make this recipe are sweet potatoes, oil, and seasonings.
- Quick and Easy: It only takes a few minutes of prep and about 15 minutes in the air fryer to make these sweet potato wedges.
- Customizable: You can experiment with the seasonings to create a variety of variations. Have fun with it and see what you come up with!
- Versatile: These wedges are perfect as an appetizer with dipping sauce or paired with these keto air fryer mushrooms as part of a larger meal.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: This air fried sweet potato wedges recipe is freezer-friendly, just like our spinach feta egg bites, so you can make extra to use for future meals.
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Ingredients
Refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for a complete list of ingredients and their precise quantities.
Variations
- Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a kick of heat.
- Tex-Mex: Add a little cumin, chili powder, and cayenne for a smoky, spicy, Tex-Mex version.
- Sweet and Savory: Add brown sugar to taste to the blend for a delicious, sweet, and savory flavor.
- Other Seasonings: Experiment with other seasonings that complement sweet potatoes, such as Italian seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and others, to create an almost endless variety of sweet potato wedge recipes.
- Extra Crispy: Soak your sweet potato wedges in cold water for 30 to 60 minutes for extra crispy sweet potato wedges.
- Avocado Oil: You can use any neutral oil with a high smoke point, like olive oil or coconut oil.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Step 1: Toss or stir the sweet potato wedges with the avocado oil and seasonings until evenly coated.
Step 2: Place the wedges in the air fryer basket and cook for about 10 minutes. Give them a shake and continue cooking until they are slightly crispy and fork-tender.
Expert Tips
- There's no need to peel the sweet potatoes before air-frying them. However, you can if you prefer.
- Select sweet potatoes that are firm and have no markings or blemishes on the skin. The skin shouldn't look shriveled or wrinkly, either.
- Preheat your air fryer to ensure even cooking and accurate cooking times. It only takes about 5 minutes, and it's so worth it!
- Coating the wedges in oil eliminates the need to brush your basket with oil.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges FAQ
Seasonings vary from recipe to recipe, but the core of air-frying sweet potato wedges remains the same. Toss them in oil and seasonings, then air fry for about 10 minutes. Give the basket a shake and continue cooking until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and fork-tender on the inside.
For crispy, caramelized sweet potato wedges, ensure they are in a single layer in the air fryer basket so the heated air can circulate around them freely.
Soaking sweet potatoes is an optional step when air frying sweet potato wedges. Soaking them in cold water for 30 to 60 minutes gives them an extra-crispy texture.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato OR 2 small sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes and cut them into wedges. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees.
- Add the sweet potato wedges, oil, and seasonings to a large mixing bowl and stir or toss until evenly coated.
- Place the wedges in a single layer in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes. Then, give them a good shake and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until crispy on the outside and fork-tender.
- If the wedges aren't fully cooked and crispy, give them another 3 minutes.
Notes
- Refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Chill the wedges, then freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
- Defrost if frozen and bake at 375 for 3 to 5 minutes until crispy again.
- There's no need to peel the sweet potatoes before air-frying them. However, you can if you prefer.
- Select sweet potatoes that are firm and have no markings or blemishes on the skin. The skin shouldn't look shriveled or wrinkly, either.
- Preheat your air fryer to ensure even cooking and accurate cooking times. It only takes about 5 minutes, and it's so worth it!
- Coating the wedges in oil eliminates the need to brush your basket with oil.
Bev says
We loved the sweet and salty/savory combination of these fries. And they were ridiculously easy to make! Perfect for a busy weeknight!
Jacqueline. says
These air fryer sweet potato wedges are my new favorite movie night snack food! Easy to make and really tasty!
Andrea says
Super easy to throw together and cooked up faster than I expected. Good flavor with just garlic, but adding a little smoked paprika took it up a notch.
Tisha says
Love sweet potato fries! This is a great way to prepare them and the added garlic really made them delicious!
Claudia says
Just made these air fryer sweet potato wedges—crispy outside, soft inside, and so easy! Definitely a new go-to 🍠✨
Krystle says
I usually bake my sweet potatoes but these were fantastic. My family loved them too.
Lathiya says
I love air fryer sweet potatoes. It is a guilt free and healthy snack to have on any day.
Tisha says
Love when I can pop something into the airfryer for a quick side dish! These turned out amazing!
Nicole says
These sweet potato wedges are amazing!! Such a great snack.
amy liu dong says
This is a simple yet delicious snack to make for everyone. I love it!
Claudia says
Tried these air fryer sweet potato wedges—crispy outside, soft inside, and so quick to make. Definitely a keeper!
Swathi says
This air fryer sweet potato wedges are so good, I enjoyed eating them
Ashley says
Love this easy side dish. I served these with turkey burgers the other night and everyone loved them!
Swathi says
These air-fryer sweet potato wedges are delicious. I have made it twice, and my family enjoyed it.
Krystle Smith says
It's such an easy snack or side that I'll definitely be making again. My family kept going back for more, which says a lot!
Anonymous says
These sweet potato wedges are simply amazing! Such a delicious side dish.
Swathi says
Love this air fryer sweet potato wedges so delicious and easy to put together.
Leslie says
This is one of my favorite ways to make sweet potatoes! The wedges are crispy and tender. This recipe is a keeper!
Krystle Smith says
I tossed them with a bit of garlic powder, paprika, and a dash of cayenne for some heat, and they disappeared so fast I barely had time to snap a pic!
Nicole Kendrick says
LOL the true sign of a good recipe. Glad you all enjoyed our yummy food!!
Swathi says
Air fryer sweet potato wedges are so delicious,my kids loved a lot, and asked me to make it again.
Nicole Kendrick says
I love to hear that the kids are eating good! Enjoy!!
Rose says
These wedges look perfectly crisp on the outside and tender inside. I like that they are healthier yet still full of flavor.
Nicole Kendrick says
This is such a healthier option than eating them out of a deep fryer! Enjoy!
Tisha says
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are the perfect go-to side! Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and your air fryer does the heavy lifting.
Nicole Kendrick says
Air fryer recipes are truly a game changer. I hope you eat all the sweet potato wedges!
Claudia says
I tried these air fryer sweet potato wedges and they came out crispy on the outside, soft inside, and perfectly seasoned!
Nicole Kendrick says
It sounds like the recipe came out perfect! I am so glad you were able to enjoy them as much as I do!
Nicky says
I just made these sweet potato wedges to serve with chicken. Easy, healthy, and delicious!
Nicole Kendrick says
A perfect dinner to make together! Enjoy the yummy food!!!
Irlanda says
I love these sweet potato fries; my favorite recipe always comes out good. Thanks!
Nicole Kendrick says
My favorite too! It is always a good time to have sweet potato wedges!!
Elizabeth says
I'm addicted to sweet potato fries and this air fryer recipe was amazing!
Nicole Kendrick says
I am so glad to hear it was a success. Thank you, Elizabeth!
Maria says
Amazing recipe. It's so good and so easy!
Nicole Kendrick says
Such a raving review! Thank you so so much!!!
Jess says
Yum! My kids usually don't like sweet potatoes, but they loved these!
Nicole Kendrick says
What a smart way to get the kids a healthy option at lunch! Enjoy!
Alice says
So easy and so good! I served it as a side for chicken breasts; an amazing family dinner!
Nicole Kendrick says
Sounds like the perfect meal!! Enjoy!
Trina says
I tried these and they came out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft in the center. The garlic seasoning with the natural sweetness of the potatoes makes them seriously irresistible.
Nicole Kendrick says
The garlic seasoning is a perfect finish for these! Thanks for stopping by!
Anette says
These are so yummy, and they got so wonderfully crispy. Love it.
Nicole Kendrick says
It makes me so happy to hear that you enjoyed these!
Otto says
These sweet potato wedges in the air fryer turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside. Honestly, they were so easy to make and everyone loved them!
Nicole Kendrick says
I love when these crips up just right. Thanks for a kind review!!