Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges +Dipping Sauce
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What’s irresistibly seasoned, crispy to the bite, and tender on the insides? Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges with Spicy Mayo! The best-ever sweet potato side dish awaits!
Potatoes are a passion around here, add some cheese and start feasting with Baked Au Gratin Casserole, Cheesy Hashbrown Funeral Potatoes, or stick with sweet potatoes and go Insanely Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Best Baked Sweet Potatoes, or Sweet Potato Bread Pudding. Yum!!
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Why Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges Work!
Step away from the deep fryer and messy cleanup, and turn to your trusty air fryer. We love crispy, restaurant-quality sweet potato wedges without all the fat! Here’s why air frying is the secret behind perfectly crisped, caramelized sweet potato wedges every time.
- Perfect Texture – Air frying circulates hot air, making a crispy outer layer on potato wedges that are tender inside.
- Time Saving – Enjoy crispy golden-brown sweet potato wedges in a fraction of the time with air fryer cooking.
- Crispiness Hack – Corn starch is the secret to crispy, golden sweet potato wedges with the perfect crackle in every bite.
- Consistency – With precise temperature control and even cooking distribution, an air fryer delivers perfectly cooked sweet potato wedges every time.
- Versatile – This sweet potato wedge recipe and spicy mayo sauce are flexible with seasoning options, so you can “have it your way!”
Ingredients Needed
I’m all about easy for a delicious potato side dish any day of the week! With a few fiber-rich sweet potatoes on hand, this simple air-fried potato wedge recipe with its yummy spicy dipping sauce only requires a few pantry condiments, and the rest (65%) is mainly seasonings.
For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce Ingredients
- Mayonnaise – or your favorite mayo substitute.
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Hot Sauce
- Ketchup
- Spicy Seasonings – Chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, sugar, coarse kosher salt, black pepper
Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4 in 1
- Large Capacity (5 Qt.)
- Air Crisp Technology
- Air Fry, Roast, Reheat, and Dehydrate
- Space Save
- Easy To Clean
Sweet Potato Air Fryer Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes – 2-3 similar-sized medium potatoes cut into even widths so they cook evenly.
- Avocado Oil – or the oil you prefer, divided.
- Cornstarch – the secret ingredient..shhh
- Savory Seasonings – Salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes
- Fresh Parsley – chopped. (optional)
How To Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Crispy sweet potato wedges are a crowd-pleaser and a win-win when it comes to a quick, easy, and delicious side dish. Plus, the added appeal of spicy mayo sauce for dipping, yum!
It’s as simple as shaking up a few ingredients in a plastic bag and air frying for savory, crispy perfection! You’ll have the whole family asking for more!
When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
Directions
- For the Spicy Mayo: Mix all the dipping sauce ingredients and refrigerate covered until ready to serve.
- Scrub and dry sweet potatoes; cut potato wedges into uniform sizes.
- In a bowl or large plastic bag, coat sweet potato wedges with oil, then add seasonings and cornstarch and coat well.
- Oil the bottom of the air fryer with a pastry brush, and layer the sweet potatoes.
- Brush the potatoes with oil and program the air fryer at 400°F for 8 minutes.
- Flip, oil, and go another 7-9 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender, golden, and crispy.
- Serve hot with spicy mayo dipping sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Recipe Notes + Tips
- We usually leave the skins on our sweet potato fries but feel free to peel them if you prefer them without.
- To get the most juice out of your fresh lime, roll it on the counter with a flat, open hand, then cut and squeeze.
- For proper browning, you must coat all the potato wedge’s surface with oil; don’t be afraid to add extra oil if needed.
- Space sweet potatoes in a single layer without overlapping so they will brown instead of steaming.
- To prep sweet potato wedges in advance, cut, cover in water, and refrigerate. When ready, rinse and dry really well.
- If your air fryer has two racks, you may need to add a few extra minutes to get a tender center with a crispy surface.
- Sweet potato fries are done when they look dry and slightly puffed. Don’t worry if the edges become a little brown; they’ll have a caramelized flavor, and everyone will fight over them!
Oven-Baked Directions:
For delicious oven-fried sweet potato wedges, lay them on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, ensuring there’s approximately an inch of space between each fry to avoid steaming and sogginess. Bake at 400°F for 16-20 minutes, turning halfway through when the bottoms have turned golden. Enjoy crispy perfection!
How do you store air fryer sweet potatoes?
- Store leftover sweet potato wedges completely cooled in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag in the fridge for 3-4 days. When ready to enjoy again, reheat them in the oven or air fryer until warmed through and crispy.
- Reheat – Evenly space sweet potatoes in the air fryer or oven at 400° F for 5-10 minutes until crispy. You may want to turn them halfway through.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! If your air fryer uses trays instead of a basket, simply arrange the sweet potato wedges in a single layer on the trays, ensuring they don’t overcrowd. Depending on your air fryer’s model, you might need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
Yes, you can use regular potato wedges instead of sweet potatoes if you prefer. For the crispiest outcome, soak cut potatoes covered in ice water for at least 30 minutes or overnight; thoroughly dry before tossing with oil. Soaking removes the extra surface starches (they hold water), so the potatoes crisp up nicely when cooked.
This simple step actually creates a drier surface for a better browning reaction and a crispier exterior. The cooking time varies slightly, so keep an eye on them as they cook to ensure they get your desired level of crispiness.
To prevent sticking, lightly brush the air fryer basket with oil or spritz with cooking spray before adding the sweet potato wedges. I find air fryer parchment liners solve this problem every time. Make sure to keep pieces in a single layer with space between them for proper air circulation.
Sweet Potato Wedges Serving Ideas
Crispy sweet potato wedges are easily customizable to a dinner theme with your spice choices and versatile enough to be served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. Potato wedges are tailor-made for dunking in creamy, complementary concoctions like my spicy mayo sauce.
- Feeling like something else? Air-fried sweet potatoes pair well with a variety of dipping sauces such as avocado sauce, roasted garlic aioli, homemade ranch dressing, or 3-ingredient honey mustard dipping sauce.
- I never met an air-fried sweet potato that didn’t love being a side dish to burgers, sandwiches, grilled chicken, or sweet & spicy pork tenderloin.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges + Spicy Mayo
Unlock the secret to perfectly crisp Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges! Paired with a zesty Spicy Mayo dip, these crispy delights are a snack-time sensation. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Spicy Mayo Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- Juice from ½ of a lime
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Sweet Potato Ingredients
- 2-3 medium sweet potatoes (about 1½ pounds)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- For the Spicy Mayo: Using a small bowl mix all of the sauce ingredients until combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes and cut the ends off. Then cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise and cut them into wedges.
- Toss sweet potato wedges in a bowl with 1 tablespoon avocado oil until fully coated.
- Add the cornstarch, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes to the bowl and toss until the sweet potatoes are fully coated. (you can also do this step in a large zip-top plastic bag)
- Oil the bottom of the air fryer with a pastry brush.
- Place the sweet potatoes evenly in the air fryer.
- Use the pastry brush to dab oil onto the sweet potatoes.
- Cook at 400° F for 8 minutes. Flip the wedges over and dab with oil.
- Cook for an additional 7-9 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender and crispy.
- Serve with spicy mayo and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
Equipment Needed: Air Fryer
For baking delicious sweet potato fries in the oven, lay them out on parchment paper-lined baking sheets, ensuring there's approximately an inch of space between each fry to avoid steaming and sogginess. Bake at 400°F for 16-20 minutes turning halfway through when the the bottoms have turned golden. Enjoy crispy perfection!
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