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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

Published February 6, 2023 | Updated February 6, 2023 | By Mandy & Jane

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Fry up some fun with this epic air fryer sweet potato wedges recipe! These wedges are the perfect side dish for any meal, and they’ll have you coming back for more. With a perfectly crispy exterior and a soft, juicy interior, they’re the definition of tasty. You’ll never make them in the oven again!

Tasty air fried sweet potato wedges in a bowl. with a dipping sauce by them.

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If you’ve tasted crispy sweet potato fries, you’ll already know how delicious they are.

We love crispy sweet potato fries but wanted that in sweet potato wedges, and to top that, we wanted to make crispy sweet potato wedges in the air fryer – we think we’ve excelled ourselves.

You’re going to love this easy recipe!

Why you’ll love air frying sweet potato wedges

  • You don’t have to turn the kitchen oven on to make these, which makes them more cost-effective.
  • They’re a delicious healthy side dish or snack for gameday or movie night.
  • Perfect dunked in your favorite dipping sauces, they are a real crowd-pleaser.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

Ingredients you’ll need

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried rosemary, sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Crispy, delicious sweet potato wedges made in no time, this is an air fryer recipe you’ve got to try!

How to make air fryer sweet potato wedges with step-by-step instructions

A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

If preheating is needed, preheat your air fryer to 450°F/230°C.

Wash and dry your sweet potatoes; it’s essential that they are totally dry.

Peeling is optional; we prefer our sweet potato skin on, but peel them if you prefer.

Using a sharp kitchen knife, place your potatoes on a cutting board and cut the potatoes into wedges, firstly in half lengthwise, then again, so they are in quarters.

Sweet potato wedges cut up in a bowl.
Wash, dry and cut your sweet potatoes into wedges.
Seasoning mixed in a bowl.
Mix garlic powder, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

The ends of your potato wedges need to be approximately ½ inch thick, so repeat the process if you cut a large sweet potato.

Place your sweet potato slices in a large mixing bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil, avocado oil will also work), and toss to coat the potatoes evenly.

Someone about to pour olive oil over sweet potato wedges.
Drizzle olive oil over the potato wedges.
Seasoning placed on top of potato wedges.
Scatter the seasoning over and toss to coat the wedges evenly.

Add garlic powder (sub with onion powder if needed), dried rosemary, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl, and combine.

Pour the mixture on top of the potato wedges and toss to coat evenly.

Place the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer in your air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd, or you won’t get crispy wedges.

Seasoned potato wedges in air fryer basket.
Place the wedges in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
Cooked sweet potato wedges in air fryer basket.
Cook for approx. 14 – 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure an even cook.

Air fry the wedges for 14 – 20 minutes, shaking your basket halfway through.

Remove the cooked sweet potato wedges from the air fryer basket, transfer them to a serving plate, and serve immediately. You may have to repeat the process and batch cook, until all the sweet potatoes are cooked.

Enjoy your air fryer sweet potato wedges!

Crispy air fried sweet potato wedges with seasoning.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • No need to soak
    As sweet potatoes have a lower level of starch in them; there’s no need to soak them before you cook them.
  • Preheat
    We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, you probably won’t need to. 
  • Watch closely
    Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
  • Storage
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Can I make them ahead?

We recommend preparing the potatoes but not cooking them until you are ready to serve; this way, they maintain maximum crispiness.

Cut sweet potatoes don’t brown, like Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, so you can cut them and store them in the fridge.

How to store leftover sweet potato wedges

Air-fried sweet potato wedges will keep for up to three days when stored in the fridge in an airtight container.

They’ll also freeze for up to three months. Please note that they will never retain their ‘just cooked’ crispiness.

A bowl of sweet potato wedges straight from the air fryer and ready to eat.

Why are my sweet potato wedges not crispy?

There may be a few reasons your sweet potato wedges aren’t crispy.

  • You may have cut them too thick; you won’t get that crisp if the wedges are too thick.
  • You may have overcrowded the air fryer basket, making them soggy.
  • Temperature: your air fryer may not be hot enough.

What to serve air fryer sweet potato wedges with

We love dunking sweet potato wedges in our favorite dipping sauces; try these easy recipes;

  • BBQ Sauce
  • Chipotle aioli
  • Garlic aioli
  • Peri peri sauce
  • Ranch dressing
  • Pizza sauce

And speaking of pizza, they are a delicious side to pizza Margherita, Artichoke pizza, or cheese pizza.

A delicious bowl of air fryer sweet potato wedges.

More easy air fryer potato recipes for you to try at home

If you love potatoes and you love your air fryer, then you should check out these delicious recipes.

  • Fingerling potatoes in the air fryer
  • Smashed potatoes in the air fryer
  • Baked potatoes in the air fryer
  • Roasted baby potatoes in the air fryer
  • Potato skins in the air fryer
A bowl of freshly made air fryer sweet potato wedges.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

Get ready to kick boring side dishes to the curb with this sizzlin' hot air fryer recipe! Sweet potato wedges are about to become your new obsession. No more bland, old, and tired sides. This recipe is a game-changer that'll have your taste buds doing the cha-cha. So, let's get cookin'!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings6
Calories141
Course: Side Dish, snack
Cuisine: American
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium Sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • ¾ tsp Garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp Dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

For the maple syrup ketchup – optional

  • In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mayonnaise, maple syrup, and salt to taste.

For the sweet potato wedges

  • Preheat your air fryer to 450°F/230°C.
  • Wash and dry your potatoes, there's no need to peel them but peel them if you prefer. Using a sharp kitchen knife, slice each potato in half lengthways, then cut again making them into quarters, the ends need to be approximately ½ inch, so repeat the cutting if you need to, depending on the size of your potatoes.
    3 medium Sweet potatoes
  • Place your wedges into a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil, then toss, ensuring that they are all evenly coated.
    2 tbsp Olive oil
  • In a separate bowl, combine garlic powder, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Then tip the seasoning onto the wedges and toss to evenly coat.
    ¾ tsp Garlic powder, ¼ tsp Dried rosemary, ½ tsp Smoked paprika, Salt and pepper to taste
  • Place the wedges on in your air fryer basket, in a single layer, not touching each other, you may need to air fry in batches. Cook for 14 – 20 minutes, then, use tongs to flip them halfway through to ensure an even cook. Remove the cooked wedges from the basket, place them on a serving plate, and serve with maple ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • No need to soak
     As sweet potatoes have a lower level of starch in them; there’s no need to soak them before you cook them.
  • Preheat
     We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, you probably won’t need to. 
  • Watch closely
     Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
  • Storage
     Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16115IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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