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Cooked, golden sweet potato fries in an air fryer basket.

Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges


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  • Author: Amy Estes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Air fryer sweet potato wedges are made with a few ingredients in 10 minutes. These crispy sweet potatoes are full of flavor and nutrients, making them the best healthy snack or side dish that is vegan, paleo, and gluten-free!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 34 medium-small sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil – or olive oil spray
  • 1/2  teaspoon paprika – I used sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Chopped fresh thyme or parsley (optional for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prep and cut the sweet potatoes: Scrub each potato well under water and dry them with a clean kitchen towel.  Then cut the potatoes into wedges by slicing each one down the middle, lengthwise, then lay each half flat and slice through it lengthwise creating 1/4 inch thick wedges. 
  2. Season: Place the cut sweet potato wedges into a mixing bowl and drizzle them with olive oil or spray with olive oil spray. Mix up the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, sprinkle the seasoning onto the potatoes, and toss to coat them all well. 
  3. Cook: Heat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, and place the sweet potatoes in a single layer ( you may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer).   It is okay if some are overlapping a little. Close the basket and cook them for 10-12  minutes, tossing them in the basket halfway through the cooking time, then continue cooking until they are tender and crispy. 
  4. Serve: Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly, and sprinkle with more salt and herbs if desired. Serve hot with your favorite ketchup or dipping sauce. 

Notes

  • Select smaller, rounder, shorter sweet potatoes that are deeper orange with no black on the skin.
  • Scrub the potatoes well before cutting them into wedges. I like to scrub them with a produce brush under warm running water, then dry them on a clean kitchen towel.
  • Slicing the potatoes into wedges is pretty easy but easier if you use a sharp kitchen knife. A dull or smaller knife will make it harder to cut them.
  • Read your air fryer manual and get to know your brand of air fryer before trying this recipe. I have been using mine every day for a year so you could say I know it well. 
  • I cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick wedges which was the perfect size and thickness for yielding crispy-edged fries. Cutting them thinner will get even crispier fries that will likely not need to be cooked as long as noted in this recipe. Thicker wedges will need to be cooked longer until desired crispiness is achieved.
  • To store these potatoes, let them cool, and place them into an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 
  • Reheat them in the air fry at 400 degrees F for 4-6 minutes when ready to eat.
  • Prep Time: 5 MINUTES
  • Cook Time: 10 MINUTES
  • Category: Healthy snacks and appetizers
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American