Simple Air Fried Sweet Potato Wedges coated in a savory homemade seasoning mix and cooked to perfect crispiness!
These have to be the easiest and the most delicious side dish ever! Serve these with cool ranch dressing and your favorite protein for a tasty treat for tailgates or weeknight dinner!
These homemade sweet potato fries are a healthy alternative to regular fries - and pair so nicely with tons of different meals! From steak to turkey burgers, sweet potato wedges are a crowd pleasing side dish!
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Why You'll Love It
- Super Quick to Make: These crispy sweet potato wedges are ready in less than 30 minutes! They are a perfect snack for last-minute lunch parties and backyard bbq. Serve them up with some sliders for the perfect addition to a cookout.
- Simple Ingredients: It's a straightforward recipe with minimal ingredients. You can make these tasty homemade wedges without having to run to the grocery store!
- Good-for-You! Sweet potatoes are the healthier cousins of white potatoes. They are an excellent source of beta carotene. Plus, you need less oil for these air fried goodies!
🥂Make it A Rosy Moment
Sweet potato fries can be a great compliment to tons of meals, but also I'm just a girl! So I've been known to enjoy a big plate of fries on their own too. Here's a few ways I'd dish up these fries for a rosy moment...
I'm Just a Girl! You know what I'm talking about....a big glass of wine and truffle fries can cure almost anything. So serve it up for the girls!
- Air Fried Sweet Potato Wedges (add some white truffle oil & parmesan!)
- Glass of Merlot
- Your favorite movie (I'd be watching Dirty Dancing!) 💃🏼
Fall Weeknight Dinner. On a more practical note, these pair extremely well with weeknight dinners! They are hearty & filling, I love serving them with chili for a fall weeknight family dinner.
- White Chicken Chili
- Sweet Potato Wedges
- Harvest Spinach Salad
Tailgate Chili Cheese Fries. Move over nachos, there's a new loaded appetizer in town! Game day will never be the same once you serve these with some smoked queso...
- 1 batch Air Fried Sweet Potato Wedges
- Smoked Queso Dip
- Ice cold beer or Spicy Salted Margarita
Tools Needed
You'll need just a few things to make these crispy air fryer spuds!
- Air Fryer - of course the most important tool for these quick potatoes. If I had to recommend one, I've loved my Ninja Foodi Air Fryer.
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoon
- Knife & Cutting Board
Important Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: The star ingredient! Get sweet potatoes that have firm and smooth skin and a uniform color. Also, they should be thick and large so we can slice them into mouthful wedges!
- Seasoning: We'll keep it simple with a few pantry essential spices, including salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.
- Brown Sugar: Boosts the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. Plus, when brown sugar caramelizes, you get a deliciously crispy result! Yum yum!
- Celery Seed: Just a wee bit to balance out the sweetness. If you've never used this spice before, it tastes a lot like celery.
Substitutions & Variations
These simple air fried sweet potatoes are delicious as is, but if you need to swap out some ingredients or want a new variation, try these:
- Use a store-bought seasoned salt if you don't want to make your own
- Use frozen sweet potato fries if you are in a pinch!
- Make French Fries with Regular Potatoes: Use Russet potatoes instead of sweet potatoes and enjoy! Russets have low moisture, so they'll crisp up well! And if you have extra russet potatoes on hand, fry out my Velveeta Potato Soup!
- Try a Different Seasoning: You can make your air fryer sweet potato fries spicier or milder, depending on your taste.
- Throw in Some Parmesan Cheese: Enjoy the extra crisp!
- You can also try this recipe with other veggies like crispy air fried zucchini.
- Try a different oil: Like these frozen sweet potato fries with a truffle oil!
Full Recipe Below
Find the full list of ingredients & measurements below!
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Slice the sweet potatoes into wedges and add to a mixing bowl with the olive oil and spices.
- Step 2: Place the sweet potato pieces in the pre-heated air fryer basket and air fry at 400 degrees for 8 minutes.
- Step 3: Halfway during the cook time, toss the potatoes and continue cooking.
- Step 4: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and fresh parsley.
Top Tip
Soak your peeled and cut sweet potato wedges in cold water for about half an hour. I know it adds time to the recipe, but it's a surefire way to get the excess starch out of the picture. No limp and soggy sweet potato fries!
Expert Tips for Crispy Air Fried Potatoes
There are a few basic tips to hold onto when you're working with an air fryer. These ensure your food gets hot air through and through!
- Never overcrowd your air fryer basket.
- Place your wedges in a single layer.
- Give your basket a good shake midway.
- Use a solid surface (like a cutting board) and a sharp knife to slice your wedges. I'm no cutting pro, but I try to keep all my slices equally thick. It helps cook them evenly. If some of your slices are thinner than others, they'll cook faster, and you'll have a mixed batch of under and overcooked wedges. No fun!
- Once done, pat them dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- Use a large mixing bowl to season the wedges. We want each piece coated perfectly!
- Adjust the seasoning to taste. You can also add a bit of cornstarch for extra crispy edges.
Use these for all your air fryer recipes, and you'll never end up with soggy items!
Variations
- Make French Fries with Regular Potatoes: Use Russet potatoes instead of sweet potatoes and enjoy! Russets have low moisture, so they'll crisp up well! And if you have extra russet potatoes on hand, fry out my Velveeta Potato Soup!
- Try a Different Seasoning: You can make your air fryer sweet potato fries spicier or milder, depending on your taste.
- Throw in Some Parmesan Cheese: Enjoy the extra crisp!
- You can also try this recipe with other veggies like zucchini.
- Try a different oil: Like these frozen sweet potato fries with a truffle oil!
- Cut it into sweet potato cubes for topping salads.
What to Serve With Them
Air fryer sweet potato wedges are a versatile side dish or appetizer that pairs so well with lots of different meals!
- Your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch, honey mustard, or bbq sauce would be fantastic!
- Easy Italian Turkey Burgers
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
- Jalapeno Popper Chicken Salad
💡Recipe FAQ
Yep. Your wedges may take longer to cook in the oven and might not turn out as crispy, but they will still be delicious! Set your oven to 425 degrees F, put your wedges in a baking tray over a baking sheet, and bake for 10-15 minutes on each side.
Sweet potato wedges (or any other for that fact) taste best when eaten fresh out of the air fryer (or oven). They are crispy and warm. But if you have any leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge in an airtight container. They'll last for 3-4 days. Warm them in the air fryer for five minutes when you want to eat them again!
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📖 Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees while you prepare the potatoes.
- Slice the sweet potatos in half lengthwise and cut each potato into 8-10 wedges.
- Add the potato wedges to a large mixing bowl and coat with the olive oil.
- Sprinkle the seasonings onto the potatoes and toss again to combine.
- In batches, air fry the sweet potato wedges at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Flip the sweet poato wedges over and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool for 3-5 minutes then enjoy served with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- Never overcrowd your air fryer basket.
- Place your wedges in a single layer.
- Give your basket a good shake midway.
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