Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe
These Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges are the perfect healthy snack or side dish. Made with simple ingredients like olive oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, these wedges come out fork-tender inside and deliciously crispy on the edges. Ready in just 20 minutes, they are easy to prepare and make a flavorful addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
Seasonings & Oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Minced fresh parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Season the sweet potatoes: Place the sweet potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive or avocado oil, then add salt, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Gently toss to ensure all wedges are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange in the air fryer: Spread the seasoned sweet potato wedges evenly in the air fryer basket. Avoid overlapping the wedges to promote crispiness, though they may touch slightly.
- Air fry the wedges: Cook at 375°F for 10 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a fork; they should be tender inside and crispy on the edges. If not fully cooked, air fry for an additional 2-5 minutes based on your preference for tenderness and crispiness.
- Season and garnish: Taste the wedges and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Sprinkle minced fresh parsley or cilantro over the top for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce like gochujang aioli or ketchup for a delicious accompaniment.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into even wedges to ensure uniform cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of wedges and air fryer model.
- Use nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami flavor without dairy.
- To make it spicier, consider adding cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.
