Sweet potato wedges are a nutritious and flavorful alternative to traditional fries, and they make for a perfect side dish or snack. We like making wedges better than fries, when it comes to sweet potatoes. They cook better and are more fun to eat.

Whether you prefer the convenience of an air fryer or the classic method of baking in the oven, this recipe will guide you through making perfectly crispy and delicious sweet potato wedges. Plus, we’ll share three helpful tips to ensure your wedges turn out perfectly every time.

Helpful Tips

Cut Evenly: To ensure even cooking, cut the sweet potatoes into wedges that are similar in size. This helps them cook at the same rate, so you don’t end up with some pieces overcooked while others are undercooked.
Soak for Extra Crispiness: For even crispier wedges, soak the cut sweet potato wedges in cold water for at least 30 minutes before seasoning and cooking. This helps to remove excess starch, resulting in a crunchier texture.
Don’t Overcrowd the Basket or Baking Sheet: Whether using an air fryer or an oven, make sure the wedges are in a single layer and not overcrowded. This allows hot air to circulate around the wedges, promoting even cooking and crispiness.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Ditch the deep-fryer and get the same addictive taste, sans the guilt.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
Olive oil spray or 1 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Scrub the sweet potatoes well. Cut into wedges.
Pour the wedges into the air fryer basket. Spray evenly with olive oil. If you don’t have an olive oil mister, place the wedges in a bowl and toss with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook on 380°F(195°C) for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Do not overcrowd the basket. Keep them in a single layer, not touching so air can circulate.
After 12 minutes, is up if they aren’t crispy enough, cook for another 5 minutes and check again.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 62mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 16031IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

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