Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
These air fryer sweet potato wedges are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready in about 20 minutes. A simple, dependable side dish that fits perfectly into busy weeknights.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 97kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- avocado oil spray or olive oil spray
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Start by washing and cutting the sweet potato into wedges. First cut off the top and bottom of the sweet potato. Then cut in half lengthwise. Cut those 2 halves in half again lengthwise to make 4 parts. Cut those 4 parts into 2-3 wedges each by cutting them lengthwise into wedges. You should end with 8-12 fries.1 medium sweet potato
- Next add sweet potato wedges to air fryer basket. Spray with avocado oil or olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Use your hands or tongs to toss them well. Turn on the air fryer to 375F for 15 minutes.1 medium sweet potato, avocado oil spray or olive oil spray, 1/2 tsp sea salt
- After 8 minutes of cooking (the air fryer will have 7 minutes left), pause and shake the basket.
- Pause the air fryer to shake the basket again 1-2 more times in the last 7 minutes of cooking to ensure the potato wedges don't burn.
Notes
Top tips
- Don’t overcrowd the basket - Air circulation is key to crispy sweet potato wedges. If the basket is too full, they’ll steam instead of crisp. Cook in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket 2–3 times - This helps the wedges cook evenly and prevents one side from getting too dark.
- Trim very thin edges - Extra-thin pieces can burn quickly and throw off the texture. Trim them before air frying.
- Use oil, not non-stick spray - Avoid aerosol sprays with propellants, they can damage the coating on the air fryer basket. Toss the wedges in oil or use a refillable oil sprayer instead.
Storing leftovers
Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350F air fryer for 5 minutes or in a 400F oven for 10 minutes.Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g
