Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with savory flavor and a hint of cinnamon. Ready in under 20 minutes, they’re an easy side dish for busy weeknights and pair perfectly with burgers, chicken, sandwiches, or your favorite dipping sauce.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy. With just a few simple ingredients and less than 20 minutes from start to finish, they’re perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Perfectly crispy. The air fryer creates golden, crispy edges while keeping the inside soft, fluffy, and tender.
  • A versatile side dish. Serve these sweet potato wedges with burgers, sandwiches, grilled chicken, steak, or your favorite dipping sauces for an easy family dinner.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients for air fryer sweet potato fries laid out in small bowls on counter in preparation for the recipe.
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Step By Step Instructions

Cut sweet potatoes on wooden cutting board.
Seasonings in small bowl.

STEP ONE – Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.

STEP TWO – Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, ground cinnamon, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Cut sweet potatoes in glass bowl.
Sweet potatoes in air fyer.

STEP THREE – Trim about ½ inch from each end of the sweet potatoes. Slice each potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into long wedges.

STEP FOUR – Place the sweet potato wedges in a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with the seasoning mixture, and toss until evenly coated.

STEP FIVE – Arrange the wedges in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip the wedges and continue cooking for 4–6 minutes, or until tender on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside.

STEP SIX – Let the wedges cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Sweet potato fries arranged on wooden board.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges


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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with savory flavor and a hint of cinnamon. Ready in under 20 minutes, they’re an easy side dish for busy weeknights and pair perfectly with burgers, chicken, sandwiches, or your favorite dipping sauce.


Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder


Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, paprika, ground cinnamon, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Trim about ½ inch from each end of the sweet potatoes. Slice each potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into long wedges.
  4. Place the sweet potato wedges in a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with the seasoning mixture, and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Arrange the wedges in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip the wedges and continue cooking for 4–6 minutes, or until tender on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside.
  6. Let the wedges cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Side Dishes
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

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