Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges | You'll love these crispy sweet potato wedges made in the air fryer. Cut the sweet potatoes into wedges, season with my Italian Seasoning mix, and then serve with drizzles of hot honey sriracha sauce and fresh crumbled feta cheese.
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If you loave the Loaded Fries category on my website, you'll love this loaded sweet potato wedges recipe.
You'll first cut the sweet potato into wedges and then season them before roasting them in the air fryer. Using an air fryer for sweet potato wedges helps lower the cooking time and results in super crispy sweet potato fries.
Make my simple Sriracha Honey Sauce for drizzling and dipping and crumble over fresh tangy feta cheese for a dish that is a bold mix of sweet, savory, spicy, and salty!
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact amounts.
Substitutions
Instructions
Prep Tips
Make the sauce by simmering the sauce ingredients in a pan for 5 minutes.
Cut the potatoes into wedges then toss them with oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Place the wedges in the air fryer basket and air fry for 10 minutes.
Flip the wedges and air fry for another 10-12 minutes, or until done.
How to Serve Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Stack the wedges on a platter or on individual serving plates. Drizzle with the sriracha hot sauce, crumble the feta cheese on top, and scatter the fresh oregano leaves on. Serve with a small dipping bowl of the sauce.
Tips for making sweet potato wedges in an air fryer
What to serve with Sweet Potato Wedges
Go for the old classic combo of burgers and fries and serve these crispy sweet potato wedges with a Black Bean Veggie Burger, Butternut Squash Burger, Greek Turkey Burger, or a Crispy Chicken Burger.
For a more veggie-themed meal, serve them with a side Corn Salad, some roasted Broccoli + Carrots, or my Fried Oyster Mushrooms.
Storage
Store leftover wedges by themselves, not garnished. Keep them in the fridge for 4-5 days and reheat in the air fryer for 5-8 minutes at 350°F.
FAQs
To prevent sweet potato wedges from sticking to the air fryer basket, lightly coat the basket with cooking spray or toss the wedges in a small amount of oil before placing them in the air fryer.
Yes, sweet potato wedges can be seasoned with a variety of spice mixes and individual spices such as paprika, cumin, chili powder, or dried herbs like rosemary and thyme for added flavor.
Sriracha honey sauce goes well with sweet potatoes because its spicy flavor contrasts well with the sweet wedges. Other good dips are sriracha mayo or ranch dip.
Sweet potato wedges can also be roasted in the oven at 400°F until they are crisp and golden. Turn the wedges often. This will take longer than air frying - about an hour.
The air fryer should be preheated for 3-5 minutes before cooking the wedges so that it can get to the optimal temperature.
Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes (mine weighed 2 lbs)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Honey Sriracha Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup liquid honey
- ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
To Garnish
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- fresh oregano leaves
Instructions
For the Sauce
- Make the Sauce: Mix all of the sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, and then turn the heat down to a simmer for 5 minutes.
For the Potatoes
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 350°F.
- Prep Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into fairly evenly sized wedges. Toss to coat with the oil, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, leaving space between the wedges.
- Cook Potatoes: Air fry the wedges for 10 minutes, flip them, and then air fry for another 10-12 minutes until fork tender with blackened bits.
To Garnish
- To Serve: Stack the sweet potatoes on a platter or individual plates and drizzle with the sauce, add the crumbled feta cheese, and scatter the fresh oregano leaves. Serve hot with extra sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used.
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