Fitness / July 26, 2024

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

We all love a classic French fry, but it’s time to sweeten your cookbook. Introducing…Sweet Potato Wedges!

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You may be quite familiar with one of the most popular vegetables in the world: the potato. White, russet, red, fingerling… boiled, baked, hashed, French fried! This versatile, starchy root vegetable is well-loved and makes a great side dish. But have you heard of the potato’s cousin the sweet potato? I have, and I’ve been rightfully obsessed ever since. Like all types of potatoes, the sweet potato can be cooked in a variety of ways. Healthier than normal potatoes, the sweet potato also possesses a naturally sweet flavor that can easily be enhanced with the use of spices or different cooking methods.

Today I want to explore the French fry method with sweet potatoes, but more specifically: how to air fry sweet potato WEDGES. Ah yes, the wedge. Some consider it superior to the standard cut of a French fry, or even the curly, shoestring and waffle fry shapes. And hey, this is your recipe, so remember you can alter the shape of your sweet potato fries to your favorite form. But if you’re feeling adventurous, we promise you may be surprised by how much you enjoy the delicious nature of a fluffy yet crispy sweet potato wedge.

These air fryer sweet potato wedges are a family favorite due to their simplicity and deliciousness. They’re crispy on the outside, yet tender on the inside, and will definitely leave you wanting more.

Are Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges Healthy?

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins and antioxidants to help protect our bodies. Just one serving of these sweet potato wedges contains more than 3 times the daily requirement for vitamin A. Plus, the use of an air fryer reduces the need for excessive oil, giving you more control over how much oil you use. When prepping your wedges, you could opt for a healthier oil such as avocado oil, as well as seasoning with options like garlic and onion, which can add flavor without unnecessary, unhealthy fats and sugars. Just a few easy swaps and your dish can be that much more nutritious for your body.

How to Achieve Crispy Sweet Potato Wedges…

A common worry with cooking sweet potato wedges is that many find it difficult to achieve that perfectly crispy wedge, especially in the air fryer. While this is a common worry, it doesn’t have to be a common problem if you take a little extra time to prepare your sweet potato wedges.

One suggestion is to soak them in water for between 30 minutes and 2 hours. By doing this, you will remove excess starch which can help your wedges crisp up real nice in the air fryer.

Another option is to make sure you’re not overcrowding your air fryer. Too many wedges shoved together will not allow the heat to distribute well, leaving you with some crispy potato wedges and some sad and soggy ones. To add onto this point, over-oiling your wedges can also make it difficult to achieve crispness. For best results, why not try ½ tablespoon of oil per sweet potato. Good luck and happy crisping!

INGREDIENTS

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Preheat air fryer and season sweet potato wedges.

Cook

Air fry wedges until crispy.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store

Ah, leftovers. Who doesn’t love a delicious meal that requires minimal effort? If you made way too many sweet potato wedges, you can easily enjoy them for another meal or two as they will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or even up to 6 months in the freezer! Just remember to date your airtight container, before you accidentally heat up 2 year old sweet potato wedges. This recipe is delicious, but I definitely don’t recommend wedges that old! Trust me.
For best results, store your sweet potato wedges in an airtight container lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil or moisture (if freezing, remember to use a freezer-safe container). When you’re ready to reheat your wedges, place them back in your air fryer and cook at 325°F for 7-10 minutes or until hot and crispy.

Don’t Forget to Preheat Your Air Fryer!

Many recipes suggest preheating your air fryer, and many cooks (okay I’ll admit it… myself included) sometimes ignore this suggestion. However, it really makes a difference!

Who Doesn’t Love a Little Sweet and Spicy?

If you love spicy food like me, then you are in for a real treat with these sweet potato wedges as their sweet flavor pairs so well with some heat. I recommend adding in some cayenne powder when seasoning these wedges. If you’re worried about making them too spicy, I suggest starting with ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon. If little ones or people who do not like spicy food are also going to be enjoying these wedges, you can always sprinkle some cayenne on your portion once plated.

Serving Suggestions

These sweet potato wedges are such a comforting side dish to many meals. Not only could you pair them with a meal such as Turkey Meatballs or Jalapeño Popper Burgers, but they would also be great as a snack by themselves or served with a dip.

Dips to try out with these air fryer sweet potato wedges include this Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip, this smooth and creamy Chipotle Aioli or this Onion Ring Sauce.

No matter how you choose to serve this incredible sweet potato recipe, we hope you share your creation with us here at FFF. Bon appétit!

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

We all love a classic french fry, but it’s time to sweeten your cookbook. Introducing…sweet potato wedges!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 130kcal

Author Foodfaithfitness

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
Wash and cut the sweet potatoes into wedges. In a large bowl, toss the wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Arrange the wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.