These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are easy, healthy, and crispy wedges of orange sweet potatoes, perfect as a quick, healthy side dish.
I love air fry recipes, especially for vegetables, like my Air Fryer Cauliflower, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes, or Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato. When we don’t do my air fryer potato wedges, we love these orange sweet potatoes.
I’m such a fan of my air fryer. It’s a great way of cooking super quickly with minimal oil. There’s no need to preheat, no need to dip the food in a bath of oil. It swifter and healthier.
Are Sweet Potatoes Better Than Potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are a great alternative to potatoes. While most people think sweet potatoes are healthier than potatoes, it’s not entirely true. Both are excellent vegetables with very similar properties and nutrients. Potatoes have a bit less fiber and vitamin C, but overall, both vegetables are good for you.
But in short, Sweet Potatoes are:
- Slightly lower in net carbohydrates – It means they won’t impact your blood sugar levels as fast as potatoes. This is because they contain more fiber that slows down carbs absorption.
- Higher in fiber – This keeps you full for longer, with 3.3 grams of fiber per 100 grams, compared to 2.1 grams of fiber per 100 grams of potatoes.
- Higher in vitamin C
- Higher in calcium
So overall sweet potatoes are a great alternative to potatoes in many recipes. Taste-wise, they are less crispy and a bit sweeter.
Ingredients and Substitutions
It’s easy to make crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges at home with just a few basic ingredients. All you need to make these crispy wedges are:
- Sweet Potatoes – You don’t have to use orange-skin sweet potatoes. Golden sweet potatoes get crispier, less sweet, but are higher in starch.
- Avocado Oil or olive oil
- Paprika
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Sea Salt
- Pepper
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Marjoram
How To Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
You don’t have to peel your sweet potatoes for wedges, but feel free to do so if you prefer.
- Wash and rub the skin to remove any dirt. I use a little brush to smoothen the skin. Next, place the whole sweet potato on a cutting board. Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. You end up with two halves.
- Then, cut each half lengthwise again. You now have four halves.
- Finally, cut the four halves in half again to make eight sweet potato wedges per sweet potato. Depending on the size of your sweet potatoes, your wedges will be longer or thicker. Feel free to chop them smaller if preferred.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the avocado oil and all the seasoning ingredients.
- Next, stir and massage the wedges with the oil mixture until they are all coated.
- Line the sweet potato wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket so they don’t touch each other.
- Air fry the wedges at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway. The cooking time varies depending on the thickness of the wedges. The sweet potato wedges are ready when they are golden and crispy on the outside, and a fork is easily inserted in the center.
- Serve immediately with any dipping sauce you love and adjust them with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
These sweet potato wedges are better served immediately as they soften quickly as they cool down.
Serve as a side dish to marinated tempeh, TVP Meatballs, or Tempeh Meatballs, in a small basket with a Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger, or as an appetizer to dip into a sauce like:
- Tomato Sauce
- Mustard
- Guacamole
More Air Fryer Recipes
Below are some more air fryer recipes for you to try.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 4 Large Sweet Potato - unpeeled
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil - or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes under cold water, and scrub the skin well to remove any dirt. Don't peel off the skin.
- Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and then cut each half in half so you get four pieces. Next, cut in half the four pieces so you get eight large wedges. Watch my step-by-step pictures above for visual tips.
- Place the wedges into a large flat dish and toss with olive oil and all seasonings. I used my hands to evenly massage and rub each wedge with the seasonings.
- Place the sweet potato wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. The whole batch won't fit in your basket. Only 5-6 wedges can go in an XXL basket. You can preheat the oven to 210°F (100°C) to keep the air-fried wedges warm while air-frying the rest. Work in batches until all the wedges are air fried.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 9-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway. They are ready when the skin is crispy and golden, and a fork goes through the wedge easily.
- Serve hot with extra salt and a dip of choice.
Been meaning to try this recipe for ages and finally got around to it this week. So glad I did! These are the perfect healthy snack. I used a little less oil than the recipe called for and they still turned out crispy. Thanks!
Obsessed with these air fryer sweet potato wedges! They’re crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Just the way I like them! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
perfect wedges. I’ve been making it on repeat lately. Thanks!
Finally found an air fryer recipe that my kids will actually eat! These sweet potato wedges are a hit every time I make them. I like to sprinkle them with a little cinnamon for a funky sweet twist.
These air fryer sweet potato wedges are a game-changer! So easy to make and way healthier than deep-frying. Perfect for a side dish or even a snack. Thanks!