We all love a classic French fry, but Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are about to win you over!
You’re probably already familiar with one of the world’s most popular vegetables: the potato. White, russet, red, fingerling… boiled, baked, hashed, or French fried! This versatile, starchy root vegetable is a universal favorite, often served as a tasty side dish. But let’s not forget its colorful cousin: the sweet potato. Packed with natural sweetness and a host of health benefits, sweet potatoes deserve a place on your dinner plate more often! Like regular potatoes, they’re wonderfully adaptable and can be cooked in countless ways.
Today, let’s dive into a fun and easy way to prepare sweet potatoes: air-fried sweet potato wedges. Ah, the wedge! For some, it’s the superior fry shape—beating out French fries, curly fries, shoestrings, or even waffles. And the beauty of this recipe? You’re in control. Feel free to switch up the shape however you like, but trust us, the fluffy, crispy perfection of these sweet potato wedges might just win you over.
These air-fryer sweet potato wedges are a hit with the whole family for good reason. They’re crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and so simple to make. One bite, and you’ll be coming back for more!
Are Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges Healthy?
Yes, these air-fryer sweet potato wedges are nutritious as well as low in calories and fat. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber and beta-carotene. Plus, the recipe only calls for one tablespoon of olive oil, which is a source of healthy fats. If you’re watching your sodium intake, feel free to omit the salt. The blend of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper will add enough flavor.
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. However, this doesn’t have to be a common problem if you keep a few tips in mind.
One suggestion is to soak the wedges for at least 30 minutes. By doing this, you will remove excess starch, which can help your wedges crisp up beautifully in the air fryer. Another important tip is to make sure you’re not overcrowding your air fryer basket. Too many wedges piled on top of each other will not allow the heat to circulate well, leaving you with some crispy potato wedges and some sad and soggy ones. Using too much oil can also make it difficult to achieve crispness, so make sure you stick to a single tablespoon!
How To Make Ahead And Store
Ah, leftovers. Who doesn’t love a delicious meal that requires minimal effort? These wedges will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. For best results, store your sweet potato wedges in an airtight container lined with paper towels to absorb any extra oil or moisture. The wedges can also be frozen for up to 6 months. Flash-freeze them in a single layer on a baking tray for 1 hour before transferring them to a Ziploc bag. When you’re ready to reheat your wedges, place them back in the air fryer and cook them at 325°F for 7-10 minutes, or until hot and crispy.
Serving Suggestions
These sweet potato wedges are such a comforting side dish to many meals. Not only could you pair them with 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.
Recipe
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 the wedges are golden and crispy.
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