Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper for a perfect snack or side dish that's quick and easy to prepare.
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 if desired
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the optimal cooking temperature.
- Prepare Sweet Potato Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into four equal wedges to make a total of eight wedges.
- Season Wedges In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, sea salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the sweet potato wedges.
- Coat with Oil Drizzle the olive oil over the seasoned wedges. Using tongs, toss the wedges to coat them evenly with the oil and spices.
- Cook Wedges Place the wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.
- Flip and Continue Cooking Flip the wedges and cook for an additional 10 minutes at the same temperature or until they reach your desired level of crispness.
- Garnish and Serve Remove the wedges from the air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite sauces or dips.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Do not freeze cooked sweet potato wedges as texture may suffer.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes for best crispiness; microwaving is possible but will yield a less crispy texture.
- Use a sharp knife and a non-slip cutting board when cutting sweet potatoes to avoid injury.
- Dry sweet potato wedges thoroughly with a paper towel before adding oil and spices to prevent sogginess.
- These wedges are crispy but not as crunchy as traditional fries; adjust air fryer time to your preference.
- Serve immediately for best texture; if needed, keep warm in a 200-degree oven or reheat in the air fryer or toaster oven.
- Great dips include ketchup, sour cream, aioli, or Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
