These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are about to become your families new favourite recipe! They’re quick and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients and are absolutely irresistible.
These homemade wedges are crisp on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. They make the perfect side to just about any protein I can think of, next to a burger or sandwich, or even nestled in a buddha bowl.
Or just enjoy them on their own, with a side of my guacamole (try it!) or spicy mayonnaise as a dipping sauce!
INGREDIENTS
Here’s what you’ll need to have on hand to make these wedges (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)…
Sweet PotatoesCorn Flour / Corn Starch PaprikaOlive OilSalt
HOW TO CUT A SWEET POTATO INTO WEDGES
Cutting a sweet potato into wedges can be confusing the first time. Here’s how I do it -
First, trim the ends off. If you have a large sweet potato, cut it in half horizontally.
Take one half and slice a thin piece off the edge so that the sweet potato lays flat on the cutting board.
Lay the sweet potato half flat on the side you just cut, then cut into 3 even pieces.
Cut each of those pieces into 2 or 3 even pieces (depending on how large they are). These are your wedges.
Repeat this process with the remaining sweet potato half.
If you’re more of a visual learner, check out this helpful video which shows the whole process together.
INSTRUCTIONS
Place sweet potato wedges into a large mixing bowl, then add corn flour / starch, paprika and olive oil. Mix well to combine.
Place wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket or rack, ensuring they aren’t touching.
Cook on 200C / 390F for 20-25 minutes, flipping the wedges over half way. The wedges are done when they are golden and crisp.
Transfer to a plate and salt generously. Serve immediately.
TOP TIPS
If you haven’t cut sweet potatoes into wedges before I have a step by step guide in this post. No two air fryers are the same. Keep an eye on your wedges when cooking this for the first time to work out what time is perfect for you. You want to cook until the wedges are crisp on the outside. They may end up darker around the edges but you’ll find they don’t taste burnt! Feel free to remove the skin from the sweet potato if you wish. To make these in the oven, simply add to a baking tray and cook on 200C / 390F for 20-25 mins or until golden and crisp.
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If you haven’t cut sweet potatoes into wedges before I have a step by step guide in this post.
No two air fryers are the same. Keep an eye on your wedges when cooking this for the first time to work out what time is perfect for you. You want to cook until the wedges are crisp on the outside. They may end up darker around the edges but you’ll find they don’t taste burnt! Feel free to remove the skin from the sweet potato if you wish. To make these in the oven, simply add to a baking tray and cook on 200C / 390F for 20-25 mins or until golden and crisp.
