Air Fryer Recipe
Baked Scotch Bonnet Sweet Potato Wedges
These spicy sweet potato wedges seasoned with Scotch bonnet peppers are a fiery addition to your air fryer recipes.
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes
- 2-3 Scotch bonnet peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh coriander for garnishing
Method
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped Scotch bonnet peppers, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sweet potato wedges and toss well to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for approximately 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and serve hot.
Why this works in an air fryer
The air fryer's convection heat crisps the sweet potato surfaces while maintaining a moist interior, enhanced by the oil's fat rendering.
Equipment notes
Assumes a 3.5L basket; in dual-zone models, cook in one zone or split between zones, adjusting time if using both.
Common pitfalls
- Wedges not browning by minute 10? Increase temperature by 10°C — moisture may be too high.
- Peppers burning? Reduce the quantity or chop more finely to distribute heat evenly.
- Wedges unevenly cooked? Ensure a single layer without overlap for consistent airflow.
Variations & substitutions
- Substitute Scotch bonnet with jalapeños for milder heat, maintaining the same cooking time.
- Use coconut oil instead of olive oil for a hint of sweetness and tropical aroma.
- Add cumin powder for an earthy depth, requiring no change in cooking time.
Storage & reheating
Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C for 5-7 minutes; keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 250
