Description
Deliciously seasoned air fryer sweet potato wedges with a perfect balance of chili powder, cumin, and sea salt, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. An easy and healthy snack or side dish that pairs well with your favorite dips.
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 Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot enough to start cooking the sweet potato wedges evenly.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into four equal wedges to make a total of 8 wedges, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- 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 Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the wedges and toss them gently with tongs to coat all wedges evenly with the oil and seasoning.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place the wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: After 10 minutes, flip the wedges carefully and cook for an additional 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until they reach the 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, or aioli.
Notes
- Be careful when cutting sweet potatoes; use a sharp knife and a non-slip cutting board to ensure safety.
- Dry the sweet potato wedges with a paper towel before seasoning and adding oil to prevent sogginess.
- These wedges will be crispier than roasted potatoes but not as crisp as french fries; adjust air fryer timing according to your preferred texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days; do not freeze cooked wedges as texture will suffer.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes to regain crispness or microwave for convenience but expect softer texture.
- Serve immediately for best texture; if needed, keep warm in an oven set to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Healthy dip options include Greek yogurt, which pairs well and adds extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
