Description

These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are crispy, flavorful, and incredibly fast to prepare. Using simple seasonings like oregano, garlic powder, paprika, and sea salt, the sweet potato wedges come out golden and tender with a perfect crunch. This healthy side dish requires minimal oil and can be cooked in batches to ensure even crispiness, making it a delicious and convenient option for any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potatoes

2 lb sweet potatoes (4–6 medium, unpeeled)

Seasonings & Oil

2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)

Instructions

Prep the Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure they crisp up well during cooking. Slice each potato lengthwise into wedges of similar size for even cooking.
Season the Wedges: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper, ensuring each wedge is coated evenly with the seasoning.
Arrange in the Air Fryer: Place the seasoned sweet potato wedges in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Make sure to leave space between them for proper air circulation. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding; approximately three batches may be needed depending on basket size.
Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Set the air fryer to 390°F (199°C) and cook the wedges for 15-20 minutes. Turn the wedges every 5-7 minutes to promote even browning and crispiness. For a quicker method, you may flip them once or just shake the basket halfway through the cooking time.
Season and Serve: Once cooked until golden, crispy, and fork tender, remove the sweet potato wedges from the air fryer. Sprinkle additional salt and pepper to taste if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Drying the sweet potatoes before cooking is crucial to achieve crispiness.
Cut the wedges to similar sizes to ensure even cooking.
Cooking in batches prevents overcrowding and promotes better crisping.
Adjust seasoning to your preference at the end.
Use avocado oil if preferred for a higher smoke point and mild flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

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