Description
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges offer a crispy outside and tender inside with perfect seasoning, making them a quick, healthy, and flavorful snack or side dish. Using an air fryer reduces oil use while delivering a golden, crunchy texture, perfect for weeknight meals or crowd-pleasing appetizers.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, firm
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper for spice
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Leave the skin on for extra texture and nutrients. Cut each sweet potato into evenly sized wedges, about 1/2 inch thick, to ensure even cooking.
- Season your wedges: Place the wedges in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss well to evenly coat each piece. Sprinkle on paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and any optional spices you like. Toss again until all wedges are fully coated with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (approximately 200°C) and allow it to preheat for 3 to 5 minutes to help achieve extra crispiness.
- Air fry the wedges: Arrange the seasoned wedges in a single layer inside the air fryer basket or tray without overcrowding. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking or flipping them halfway through to ensure even browning on all sides.
- Serve hot: Once the wedges are golden brown and crisp, transfer them immediately to a serving plate to maintain crunch. Enjoy as is or with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Cut wedges evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer to allow proper air circulation for crispiness.
- Use just enough olive oil to lightly coat wedges for a crispy texture without sogginess.
- Shake or flip wedges halfway through cooking for an even golden crust.
- Check wedges at 15 minutes and add extra cook time if needed based on your air fryer’s performance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg