How long should I cook sweet potato wedges in the air fryer?

15 to 20 minutes. They will cook faster the thinner they are. Keep in mind sweet potatoes contain sugar and every potato has a different level of sugar. So, these can go from golden brown to burnt quickly. Keep your nose engaged and check on the wedges while you cook them to prevent burning.

Why do I have to cook these in batches?

Whether you’re roasting or air frying, sweet potatoes should be cooked in a single layer so that hot air can circulate around each piece. If the pieces are stacked on top of one another, they will steam and end up mushy instead. Be patient and don’t crowd the basket.

Why don’t sweet potato wedges get crispy?

While these air fryer sweet potato wedges do have crisp edges immediately after coming out of the basket, they soften as they cool. If you want more of that crackly texture, try coating the potatoes in cornstarch/arrowroot before cooking; it will absorb some of their moisture. (Check out Laura’s tutorial for crispy baked fries .)

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

Description

Air fryer sweet potato wedges are a delicious side dish for almost anything. Swap out the spices to make them your own.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)
2 tablespoons avocado oil or another neutral oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder* (see note below)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Scrub the potatoes under running water and pat dry. Trim the ends. Halve lengthwise, then cut into thin wedges.
Place the potatoes in a large bowl and add all the remaining ingredients. Toss with your hands to coat evenly.
Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF.
Arrange half of the potatoes in the basket in an even layer (you’ll have to cook these in 2 batches). Cook for about 15 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown and can be pierced easily with a knife, flipping once halfway through. Transfer to a serving platter; cook the remaining potatoes the same way.
Serve the potatoes hot, with your favorite sauce.

Notes

This combo of spices has a smoky Tex-Mex vibe. Feel free to swap in whatever you like though – be it Old Bay seasoning, Cajun seasoning, or even yellow curry powder.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Calories: 95
Sodium: 42 mg
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 0.5 g