Why Are My Sweet Potato Wedges Soggy?

One of the most common reasons that sweet potato wedges don't turn out crispy, but are soggy instead, is because there wasn't enough space around each wedge for it to crisp up properly. It's better to cook less wedges at a time, to ensure that they air fry instead of steam.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Description

Cook a batch of these flavorful air fryer sweet potato wedges – perfect for a snack, appetizer or side. Easy to bring together, and incredibly tasty! Totally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too!

Ingredients

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3 sweet potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried herbs
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Instructions

Peel and Cut Sweet Potatoes: Peel sweet potatoes, wash and dry them. Cut the sweet potatoes into thin wedges and place them in a deep bowl.
Season Sweet Potatoes: Add salt, spices, herbs, and also pour in olive oil. Mix everything thoroughly until sweet potato wedges are evenly coated.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380F and spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
Place Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer Basket: Place the sweet potato sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook Until Ready: Air fry the sweet potato wedges at 380F for 7 minutes.After 7 minutes, flip the sweet potato sticks with a spatula and fry for another 5-6 minutes. Ready sweet potato fries should be fully or almost fully cooked.
Serve and Enjoy! Serve the air fried sweet potato wedges right away with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Sweet Potatoes: I used orange sweet potatoes, but you may also may also use yellow or purple sweet potatoes.

Dried Herbs: Feel free to use any type of dried herbs you like (such as dried parsley, dried oregano, dried rosemary etc).

Granulated Garlic: I find that adding a bit of granulated garlic adds more oomph to the sweet potato wedges. You may also use garlic powder or minced garlic if you like.

Coriander: I like adding a bit of ground coriander for extra flavor. Go ahead and leave it out if you don’t like coriander.

Olive Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil for its flavor. However, you may also use another type of vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil, corn oil, canola oil, melted coconut oil etc).

Storing: To store any leftover air fried sweet potato wedges, place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the wedges in the air fryer at 350F for a few minutes until crispy before eating.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 14 mins
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American