Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and sea salt, perfect as a healthy snack or side dish. These wedges are easy to prepare and cook quickly in the air fryer, resulting in a deliciously tender inside with a slightly crisp exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium to large sweet potato
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat thoroughly for optimal cooking results.
- Prepare Sweet Potato Wedges: Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 4 equal wedges, totaling 8 wedges.
- Season the Wedges: In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, sea salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the sweet potato wedges.
- Coat with Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the wedges and use tongs to toss them gently, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated with oil and spices.
- Air Fry the Wedges: Place the wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Then flip the wedges and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until they reach your desired crispness.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately with your favorite sauces or dips such as ketchup, sour cream, aioli, or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife and a non-slip cutting board when slicing sweet potatoes to ensure safety and uniform wedges.
- Dry the sweet potato wedges thoroughly with a paper towel before seasoning to prevent sogginess.
- If you prefer crispier wedges, adjust air fryer cooking time accordingly—experiment for your perfect texture.
- Serve immediately for best texture; if needed, keep warm in a 200-degree oven or reheat in the air fryer or toaster oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Do not freeze cooked sweet potato wedges as their texture will degrade.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes to restore crispiness. Microwaving is an option but results in softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
