These air fryer sweet potatoes are seasoned with cinnamon and salt for a sweet-savory side that's tender inside, golden outside, and done in just 20 minutes. A great side for chicken or fish, and seriously good dipped in your favorite sauces.
Soft, Tender, Sweet & Savory Sweet Potatoes
If you've ever had a sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving, you know sweet potatoes and cinnamon are an incredible match. So why wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy it? These sweet potato wedges make it easy to enjoy this combo any night of the week!
The air fryer makes them so quick and easy - they're all done with just 15 minutes of cooking. They come out soft and tender, with lightly crispy edges, and are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauces.
"They are tasty and soo good for you." - Annette
Just Sweet Potatoes + Seasonings
Why Cinnamon Works So Well With Sweet Potatoes
A pinch of cinnamon isn't just for sweet recipes. When added to sweet potatoes it complements their natural sweetness, creating a snack that pairs beautifully with savory dips. It tastes indulgent, but it's really just sweet potato, salt, cinnamon, and a teaspoon of olive oil.
Just Cut, Season and Air Fry!
1. Cut & Season
Cut sweet potatoes into wedges of about equal size, then place in a bowl and season with salt, cinnamon and olive oil. Mix well to coat the wedges evenly.
2. Air Fry
Place in a preheated air fryer basket and air fry 15 minutes or until soft and tender. Shake them around about halfway to help them cook evenly.
Tips for the Best Baked Sweet Potato Wedges
Peel the sweet potatoes. The skin can be quite tough and not so nice to eat.
Make the wedges roughly the same size. This will help them cook evenly and in the same amount of time.
Want crispier sweet potatoes? Air fry in batches so you only have one layer at a time.
Want to use less oil? Mix the sweet potatoes with the spices only, and just brush the air fryer basket lightly with oil.
What to Do with Leftovers
Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezing: You can freeze leftovers, but the consistency will not be the same. If you do freeze them do so in an airtight container and they will be good for at least 3 months.
Reheating in the air fryer: Air fry 3-5 minutes at 360°F (180°C), until heated through.
Best Sauces to Serve Them With
- Chipotle Ranch5 Minutes
- 5-minute Lime Aioli from Scratch5 Minutes
- Classic Vegan Guacamole10 Minutes
- Buffalo Dipping Sauce2 Minutes
Best Mains to Serve Them With
- Air Fryer Flank Steak45 Minutes
- Buffalo Shrimp10 Minutes
- Lamb Meatballs with Cilantro & Lemon25 Minutes
- Baked Lemon Pepper Salmon22 Minutes
Recipe
Cinnamon-Spiced 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 tsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Place seasoned wedges in air fryer basket and air fry for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Bring out the basket once halfway and shake it gently.
- When done, serve immediately as a side or as a snack on their own.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Recipe FAQ
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.
Jan Null
My air fryer did not come with a manual! It was a Ninja airfryer oven.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Jan! That's too bad it did not have a manual. Usually you can find one if you google, or at least videos or guides online teaching you how to use that specific model. If you let me know which model you have I will see what I can find! /Emmeline
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