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• Why You Need My Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
• 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 .

1. Toss the sweet potatoes with seasonings. After washing, drying, and slicing, place the wedges into a large bowl. Toss with olive oil and seasonings.
2. 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.)

1. 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:

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 2 lb Sweet potatoes (4-6 medium, unpeeled) ▢
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (or avocado oil) ▢
• 1 tsp Dried oregano ▢
• 1 tsp Garlic powder ▢
• 1/2 tsp Paprika ▢
• 3/4 tsp Sea salt (plus more to taste at the end) ▢
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper (plus more to taste at the end) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. Wash the potatoes and pat dry with paper towels (drying is important so they can get crispy). Cut lengthwise into wedges of similar sizes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato wedges, olive oil, and seasonings. Toss to coat.
3. 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.)
4. 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.)
5. 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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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!

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

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2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
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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!

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/air-fryer-sweet-potatoes/

Ingredients

• 2 lb Sweet potatoes (4-6 medium, unpeeled)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil (or avocado oil)
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 3/4 tsp Sea salt (plus more to taste at the end)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper (plus more to taste at the end)

Instructions

1. Wash the potatoes and pat dry with paper towels (drying is important so they can get crispy). Cut lengthwise into wedges of similar sizes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato wedges, olive oil, and seasonings. Toss to coat.
3. 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.)
4. 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.)
5. If you like, sprinkle the air fried sweet potatoes with more salt and pepper to taste.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 cup

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Healthy Air Fryer Bundle and my Healthy Ebook Bundle !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)