Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes seasoned with cinnamon and salt are done in just 15 minutes and come out perfectly baked. A great side for fish and chicken - and a delicious snack on their own.
Note: these sweet potatoes are more baked than crispy, unless you follow my tips for crispier sweet potato wedges below.
Why you will love this recipe
- It's so easy - just cut, season, mix and air fry
- It's quick - 15 minutes in the air fryer is all they need
- Cinnamon goes great with sweet potatoes and makes it taste indulgent, when it's really all healthy
- Perfect to dip in sauces like Chipotle Ranch, Whipped Feta and Blue Cheese Sauce
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Cinnamon can be skipped, or swapped for some ground black pepper
- Olive oil can be switched for a neutral vegetable oil
How to make them
For a quick run-through of how to make them - check out this story.
- Start by cutting the sweet potatoes into wedges. Meanwhile, preheat your air fryer and basket by running it for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Place the wedges in a bowl
- Season with cinnamon, salt and olive oil
- Mix well, then place in preheated air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes. Bring out the basket every 5 minutes and shake it gently.
- And you're all done!
Tips & tricks
- Peel the sweet potatoes for the best experience
- For crispier sweet potatoes fry in batches and make sure you only have one layer of wedges at a time in the basket
- Switch up the seasoning and find your own favorite - some great seasonings include switching cinnamon for ground black pepper or dried basil and using sea salt flakes
- Make the wedges roughly the same size for an even cook
- Cook time will vary depending on the size of the wedges - check every 5 minutes to make sure they're not being overcooked
- Reduce the amount of oil by mixing sweet potatoes with spices only, and then just brushing the air fryer basket with some olive oil
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Recipe FAQ
To preheat your air fryer, just start it (with the basket in) at the temperature you're going for and run it for 5 minutes. If you're unsure if you should preheat the specific model you have, check the manual first.
This recipe made as written gives more baked than crispy sweet potato wedges. To make them crispier, try cooking them in batches and making sure you only have one layer of sweet potatoes in the basket.
You can keep the skin on if you wash them well - the skin is very nutrient dense and good for you. For me the skin is a bit too tough - so I always peel them.
More quick & easy side dishes
Love quick & easy side dishes, like this one? Then you will want to try these!
- Air Fryer Tater Tots (homemade!)
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
- Air Fryer French Fries from Frozen
- Creamy Butter Rice [with Vegan Option]
- Garlic Roasted Broccoli [Vegan, Keto, Paleo]
- Garlicky Smashed Potatoes with Parmesan cheese
- Creamy French Potato Salad with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette [Vegan]
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Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Print RateIngredients
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes peeled and cut in wedges
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Place sweet potato wedges in a bowl and season. Mix well.2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Place seasoned wedges in air fryer basket and air fry for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Every 5 minutes, bring out the basket and shake it gently.
- When done, serve immediately as a side or as a snack on their own.
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Cinnamon can be skipped, or swapped for some ground black pepper
- Olive oil can be switched for a neutral vegetable oil
Tips & tricks
- Peel the sweet potatoes for the best experience
- For crispier sweet potatoes fry in batches and make sure you only have one layer of wedges at a time in the basket
- Switch up the seasoning and find your own favorite - some great seasonings include switching cinnamon for ground black pepper or dried basil and using sea salt flakes
- Make the wedges roughly the same size for an even cook
- Cook time will vary depending on the size of the wedges - check every 5 minutes to make sure they're not being overcooked
- Reduce the amount of oil by mixing sweet potatoes with spices only, and then just brushing the air fryer basket with some olive oil
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Annette
They are tasty and soo good for you. They came out crispy and delicious.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Anette! So happy to har they turned out nicely for you! 😀
Jessica Cabanski
I just made these and I like them. I may of cut them too small because 10 minutes was all it took to cook them plus I only used 1 sweet potatoe due to not knowing how these would come out. In small batches the first run was not good. That's how I realized I needed to adjust my cook time. The rest were perfect. I also took some Greek yogurt and added a splash of vanilla extract for a dipping sauce. Very good.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Jessica! Thank you for commenting, you reminded me to add a note about cook time. You're right, if you cut them smaller they will be done quicker. I always take them out every 5 minutes and shake them so that way I also have a gauge of how done they are. I love dipping mine in Greek yogurt as well - so delicious! /Emmeline