Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges (20 Minutes)
These crispy air fryer sweet potato wedges are a family favorite! Ready in 20 minutes, gluten-free, Paleo, Whole30, and perfect for weeknights or game day.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Wash your sweet potatoes and cut them in half long ways.
- Cut each one of the halves into wedges by cutting long ways.
- Then cut the slice into wedges by cutting them diagonally down the middle.
- Add the wedges, avocado oil, and seasoning to a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Spray an air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the wedges in the basket, making sure not to overcrowd them. You may have to cook them in batches, depending on how big your air fryer is.
- Cook at 400 for 15 minutes stopping about halfway through cooking to shake the basket or flip them.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Substitutions
Sweet potatoes- You can swap for Yukon gold, russet, or even Japanese sweet potatoes.
Avocado oil- Avocado, olive, or coconut oil all work great. If you want no-oil wedges, lightly mist with cooking spray or skip entirely (texture will be less crispy).
Seasonings- My go-to is chili, garlic, and paprika, but you can try:
- Cinnamon + coconut sugar for a sweet version
- Smoky paprika + garlic
- Chili-lime
- Garlic parmesan (use nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- Pat them dry: After cutting, blot with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- Don’t overcrowd: Give each wedge space. Crowding makes them steam instead of crisp.
- Flip halfway: Shaking or flipping ensures even browning.
- Optional soak: Some people soak cut wedges in cold water for 10 minutes to remove starch. I find it isn’t necessary, but if you want max crunch, give it a try (just dry really well before cooking).
- Batch cooking: If your air fryer is 5–6 qt, plan to cook in 2 rounds for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 355mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 16079IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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