Crispy air fryer sweet potato wedges are a delicious veggie side dish that is quick and easy to make. With just 6 ingredients you can make homemade fries that are tasty and perfect with any dinner. Done in less than 20 minutes!
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Air fryer sweet potato wedges are the best recipe for getting crispy sweet potatoes. This recipe adds arrowroot and an optional soak to get the most crispy fries around.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- One pot and easy clean up.
- Quick to make - less time than in the oven.
- Best way to get crispy sweet potato wedges.
- A healthy alternative to deep frying than deep frying.
- A delicious flavor from simple seasoning.
- This recipe works for other types of potatoes (like Japanese sweet potatoes).
- Gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and Whole30.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Coconut oil: Avocado oil or olive oil also works. Don't skip the oil otherwise, the seasoning won't adhere.
- Arrowroot: Can be made with cornstarch if that is more accessible.
How to Make This Recipe
This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
Step 1
Thoroughly clean the skin of the potatoes. Slice off the ends of the potatoes and cut them into similarly-sized wedges. If choosing to do the optional soak, soak the wedges in a bowl of water for 1 hour at this point.
Step 2
If soaked, dry potatoes. Add wedges to a large bowl and coat with the oil. Season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Sprinkle arrowroot over top and coat evenly.
Step 3
Add seasoned and oiled wedges to the basket in a single layer.
Step 4
Air fry at 400F for 8 minutes, flip or shake the basket, and then continue air frying for an additional 2-8 minutes depending on the model and size of the potatoes.
Expert Tips
- Optional Soak: To get even crispier fries, soak the cut potatoes in a bowl of water for an hour to remove as much starch as possible.
- Cutting tips: Cut wedges as consistently as possible to ensure even cooking. Too small can lead to burning and too large will lose crispiness.
- Spacing: Place wedges in the basket in one layer with space between them to increase crispiness and lessen the steaming effect.
- Seasonings: Sprinkle some paprika and/or cayenne pepper on the potatoes for a smoky and spicy flavor.
- Storage: Store cooled potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Air fryer leftovers at 350F for 5-7 minutes or until desired crispness.
- Serving: eat as a snack with a dipping sauce like ketchup or as a side dish to any main dish dinner recipe.
Recipe FAQs
The time and temp of air fryer sweet potato wedges is 400F for 6-8 minutes per side. The time is a guideline depending on the model and the size of the wedges.
Start with 8 minutes on one side, flip, and then 4-8 minutes on the second side.
Generally, smaller potato wedges cook up faster than larger cuts. I've found that larger models (like the Ultrean I use) tend to take longer than smaller models like the Ninja Speedi that I also tested this recipe in.
The soak for these potatoes is optional. However, soaking potatoes before cooking helps to release much of the starch making them more crispy.
They may be overcrowded in the basket, cut too large, have too much moisture, or too much oil has been used.
Sweet potatoes in general are not super crispy potatoes like russets or Idaho potatoes. However, using the tips above along with adding the arrowroot or cornstarch, leaving the skin on, and doing the optional soak will help the sweet potatoes to be as crispy as possible.
You can also blot the potatoes with a paper towel after cutting to soak up much of the moisture.
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Easy and Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot
Instructions
- Thoroughly clean the outside of the potatoes with a brush. Slice off the ends of the potatoes and cut potatoes into similarly-sized wedges.2 large sweet potatoes
Optional Soak
- If time permits, soak wedges in a large bowl of water for 1 hour. Drain and dry potatoes before proceeding.
- Add wedges to a large bowl and coat with the coconut oil, arrowroot, and seasonings. Stir to coat.2 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon arrowroot
- Add wedges in a single layer to the air fryer. Air fry potatoes at 400F for 8 minutes then flip or shake the basket and cook for an additional 4-8 minutes.
Notes
- For this recipe, sweet potato wedges approximately 2 inches long and ½ inch wide were used.
- I tested this recipe in both the Ultrean and Ninja Speedi. Cook times were shorter in the Ninja Speedi.
- Optional Soak: Soak the cut potatoes in a bowl of water for an hour to remove as much starch as possible.
- Storage: Store cooked potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: To reheat, air fry leftovers at 350F for 5-7 minutes or until desired crispness.
- Spacing: Place wedges in the basket in one layer with space between them to maximize crispiness and reduce the steaming effect.
- Tips for cutting: Cut wedges as consistently as possible to ensure even cooking. Too small can lead to burning and too large will lose crispiness.
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