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- Ingredients & Substitutions
- How To Air Fry Sweet Potatoes
- My Recipe Tips
- How Long To Cook Sweet Potatoes In The Air Fryer?
- Storage & Meal Prep
- Serving Ideas
- More Sweet Potato Recipes
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Crispy & Fast) Recipe card
- Gratitude Moment
- Recipe Reviews
I have yet to meet an air fryer recipe I didn’t like. I make my classic air fryer potatoes year round, but every autumn and winter, I fall in love with these air fryer sweet potatoes all over again. They come out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re packed with nutrients, and their natural sweetness gives you all those warm, cozy vibes. Make them with me for a (surprisingly quick) taste of fall flavor!
Why You Need My Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Perfect crisp, tender texture – A.k.a. the air fryer’s specialty! It’s really easy to get a crispy outside and fluffy, fork tender inside with it. They get more caramelized than other methods, too.
- Minimal slicing – While you can certainly air fry sweet potato cubes or fries, I like that these air fryer sweet potato wedges are really quick to prep. And you don’t have to peel them!
- 5 simple ingredients – Plus salt and pepper. But you can easily customize the seasonings — I’ve got suggestions below!
- Much faster than the oven – Cooking sweet potatoes in the air fryer takes less than half the time compared to roasted sweet potatoes. This recipe takes me less than 30 minutes — weeknight win!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my air fryer sweet potato recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Sweet Potatoes – Just slice them lengthwise into wedges (see my tips on this below). I leave the peels on, but you can peel them if you like. I usually get regular sweet potatoes with orange flesh, but white-fleshed ones or even yams work great.
- Oil – This helps the seasonings stick, prevents the sweet potatoes from drying out, and helps with browning. I used olive oil, but avocado oil works, too.
- Seasonings – I kept it simple with oregano, garlic powder, and paprika. See my variations below if you want something different!
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper – Include these even if you experiment with other seasonings above.
Seasoning Variations:
Try other dried herbs (like rosemary or thyme), spices (like chili powder, cinnamon, or cumin), or one of my seasoning mixes (like Italian seasoning, or even Cajun seasoning — keep in mind this one has salt already added).
If you’re not sure how much to add, I recommend starting with 1-2 teaspoons of dried herbs (total), 1/2 teaspoon of any spices (each), or 2 teaspoons of a spice mix.
You an even drizzle in 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or my sugar-free maple syrup).
How To Air Fry Sweet Potatoes
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with seasonings. After washing, drying, and slicing, place the wedges into a large bowl. Toss with olive oil and seasonings.
- Arrange in a single layer. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. (I’ve got an older version pictured below, but these days I love this air fryer because the basket is roomier.)
- Cook until soft and crispy. Air fry sweet potatoes, tossing or turning the pieces twice during cooking (see my tips on this below). They’re ready when they are soft, golden, and crispy!
My Recipe Tips
- Cut all the wedges to a similar thickness. This is key to ensure that they cook at the same rate. The size of your pieces affects the cook time, too, so see my notes below on that.
- Want extra crispy air fryer sweet potatoes? Cut them and submerge in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This is totally not required, but if you’ve got the time (or are going to meal prep — see below!), it makes them even better!
- Dry the potatoes well. If there is water left on them, they won’t crisp up as nicely. This is especially important if you soak the sweet potatoes in water ahead of time, but still relevant even if you’re just washing and air frying right away.
- Cook in batches to avoid crowding the basket. If you pile them all in at once, they won’t get crispy and might cook unevenly. You want spaces between the pieces. Mine usually take about 3 batches.
- Do you have to preheat? You can, and for some foods it matters. But honestly, I haven’t noticed much difference in my air fryer sweet potatoes between preheating and not.
- Turn the pieces twice during cooking. Wedges have 3 sides, so I turn them twice to ensure that each side gets some time facing down. This will give you the most even browning, but you can flip them just once or simply shake the basket if you’re juggling too many things in the kitchen (been there!).
- Add another sprinkle of salt after air frying. This is optional, but I think it brings these air fried sweet potatoes to life! Feel free to toss in more black pepper, too.
- Warm all the batches together at the end. I just toss them in the air fryer again (all together this time, no single layer necessary) for 1-2 minutes at 350 degrees F.
How Long To Cook Sweet Potatoes In The Air Fryer?
For wedges, I air fry sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes. Cubes or fries take less time, about 10-14 minutes. (I have extra tips for air fryer sweet potato fries here.) A couple notes on the cook time:
- Air frying time can will depending on size. My time guideline is based on medium sweet potatoes (5-7 ounces each), each cut into 8 wedges. If yours are smaller or larger, or if you cut thinner or thicker wedges, this will affect the time. You can poke them with a fork to confirm that they are tender.
- Golden brown but not soft enough yet? This can happen if your potato wedges are too thick. If it’s too late and you’re in this situation, just turn down the air fryer temperature to 320 degrees F and continue air frying until soft.
Storage & Meal Prep
- Store: Keep the air fried sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can enjoy the leftovers on their own, chop them up for my sweet potato salad, or swap the squash in my butternut squash salad.
- Meal prep: There isn’t a lot to prep ahead, but I like to cut the wedges in advance because soaking them in water makes them more crispy later! Just cover in water and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Reheat: I recommend reheating the sweet potatoes in the air fryer again, as this is the best way to get back their crispness. A lower temp of 320 degrees F works best, to avoid browning them more.
- Freeze: Arrange the pieces on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to a zip lock bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Serving Ideas
Air fryer sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for busy fall and winter days! They go with everything. Here are some ways I like to serve them:
- Air Fryer Proteins – Personally, when I make this recipe I usually cook my main dish in the air fryer as well, so there aren’t any pans to wash. Try my air fryer salmon, air fryer chicken legs, air fried turkey burgers, or air fryer steak bites! I recommend cooking the sweet potatoes first, since you can warm them at the end (see my tips above).
- Other Proteins – Prefer to time your main dish with your side? Cook my skillet chicken thighs, ribeye steak, or pan fried tilapia on the stovetop, or pop healthy chicken breast or coconut shrimp in the oven before air frying sweet potatoes.
- Dipping Sauces – I just love dunking these in ranch dressing, but they’re also tasty with my sugar-free ketchup (above), tahini sauce, or aioli.
- Veggies – I always need some greens with my spuds, like air fryer broccoli or air fryer brussels sprouts. If you’d rather throw together a quick salad, my kale salad or fall salad is perfect.
- Breakfast – These air fryer sweet potatoes make the perfect base for fried or baked eggs, or you can serve them on the side with an omelette.
More Sweet Potato Recipes
I reintroduced sweet potatoes into my life a few years ago, and since then can’t get enough! If you’re a fan too, try some of my other recipes with them:
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Crispy & Fast)
Cook sweet potatoes faster (and crispier) with my easy air fryer sweet potato recipe. You just need olive oil and a few spices!
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Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Wash the potatoes and pat dry with paper towels (drying is important so they can get crispy). Cut lengthwise into wedges of similar sizes.
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In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato wedges, olive oil, and seasonings. Toss to coat.
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Arrange the sweet potato wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. (Cook in batches if needed to avoid crowding the basket; mine required 3 batches.)
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Cook sweet potatoes in the air fryer at 390 degrees F (199 degrees C) for 15-20 minutes, turning the pieces to a new side every 5-7 minutes, until they are golden, crisp, and fork tender. (If you're in a hurry, you can flip just once or shake the basket halfway through.)
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If you like, sprinkle the air fried sweet potatoes with more salt and pepper to taste.
LAST STEP: Leave a rating to help other readers, or tag me @wholesomeyum on Instagram. I’d love to hear from you!
Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Gratitude Moment
Did you know that this air fryer sweet potato recipe is in my Healthy EBook Bundle? I put my favorite healthy recipes in there for you to browse ad-free and print. It was incredibly hard to choose which recipes to include, so the fact that these made the cut shows how much I love them.
In fact, I took photos of some of the recipes in the bundle this spring (pictured here), when sweet potatoes were not even particularly in season (lol). But they completed the showcase of recipe variety in the bundle so well, that I made them anyway. They were the first to disappear in my family!
If you like the idea of easy, healthy recipes your family will love, all wrapped up in a printable bundle, you can learn more about it here.
37 Comments
Gloria
0These are the best sweet potatoes I have ever tasted. Will definitely make them again & again.
Wholesome Yum D
0That’s such a huge compliment, Gloria! Thank you! I’m so happy you loved the sweet potatoes that much.
Cece
0Made these tonight with NY Strip steak. Used olive oil and Mrs. Dash original for seasoning. This is going to be a good to side! Great recipe!
Wholesome Yum D
0I’m so happy you liked it, Cece! NY Strip sounds like a perfect pairing and I love your seasoning choice. So happy it’s going to be a go-to side for you!
Lela Rice
0Wonderful! I love sweet potatoes. And they are so good for us! I was really happy to see this recipe, couldn’t wait to try it.
So I have to say it turned out great (except for my air fryer,It was one of the first I ever saw, so I have had it for ages. It doesn’t get as hot as it should & is on the smaller side.) However, the recipe was easy to follow, turned out great (even in my antiquated fryer.) and tasted great. I really liked using the olive oil too. Thanks so much.
Wholesome Yum D
0Thanks for the kind words, Lela! I’m so happy the recipe worked out for you, even with your older air fryer. Sweet potatoes are such a delicious choice, and I’m glad you enjoyed using the olive oil too!
Barbara Hill
0These were very good and so easy. It was nice side with our baked salmon.
Wholesome Yum D
0I’m glad you liked them, Barbara! That sounds like a perfect pairing with salmon — so simple and satisfying.
CP
0Great quick recipe and the tip to soak the cut potato wedges worked well.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you! I’m glad that tip was helpful. Enjoy!
Dave
0Excellent! Best sweet potato fries and healthy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thanks, Dave! Enjoy!
Donna Velasco
0Fantastic and just as wonderful using yams to make yam fries. Wonderful flavour, made exactly as recipe states. This is my first ever comment on any recipe and I have been following for years.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m so glad you liked these, Donna! Thank you for commenting!
Suezette Munoz
0Great recipe. I left out the oregano (personal preference), cut my potatoes a little thinner and cooked as directed for 13 minutes in the air fryer. Will definitely make this again. Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Suezette! I’m so glad you liked these air fryer potatoes.
Yolaine
0I love the air fryer recipes, so fast and so yummy. And I love sweet potatoes, I try to eat healthy foods. So this one is a success in my house 🥰
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m so glad to hear that, Yolaine! Enjoy!
Rebekah
0I just harvested a ton of sweet potatoes and this recipe is so quick and easy. A new favorite for weeknight meals.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Rebekah! What a treat to use fresh sweet potatoes.
Allen Rosendahl
0I would like it if you would do another printed cookbook. I have a couple of your ebooks but I have trouble finding my way into them. I have 2 of your printed books and use them quite a bit. I have trouble with a lot of e things. Please consider another paper printed book.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Allen! I’m so glad you like my cookbooks. I hope to write another print book in the future!
lois
0We have enjoyed this recipe several times now. perfect seasonings and turns out fairly crispy.!
thank you
Christy
0Thank you for this recipe, it came out so great. I love it the crips on the outside and tenderness on the inside.
Glenda
0Taste is great, but way too many carbs!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Glenda, I’m glad you liked how these taste. This is not a low carb recipe, though. You can find all my low carb recipes here.
Tim H
0Thanks for your recipe and instructions! They are spot on. I made wedges with skin on. 20 minutes worked great for me and the spice combination was very tasty. It’s a keeper!
Barb
0Not crispy…why? I left the skins on, and did all the things stay in the recipe… they were like soft sweet potatoes with burned skin.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Barb, Sorry to hear that your sweet potatoes burned. The time can vary depending on the size you cut the wedges, so you probably cut them smaller and air fried them too long. You can check on them sooner next time if you cut them the same size as last time. Also, make sure they are very dry before mixing with seasonings, or they won’t get crispy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Just an update, I’ve added more tips to the post for best results! 🙂
Lu
0Can you recommend a substitute for the oil? Cannot have any kind of oil.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Lu, Oil is vital to the recipe. You could use less, but I don’t recommend omitting it altogether.
Betsie
0Winner Winner!!!! Easy to make and very tasty. I leafy the peel on and sprayed on avocado oil then added the spices. Thanks for a delicious air fryer recipe!
Wendy
0These were so good!
Gen
0I love the spices on these – delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Journa Liz Ramirez
0One of my go-to sweet potato recipes. This quick and easy recipe turned out to be satisfying and a new favorite. I’ll surely make this on repeat!
Cam
0I love this recipe! Tasted so yummy and so easy to make!