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These air fryer sweet potato fries are perfectly crispy and fluffy and take just 10 minutes to cook! They are a healthy way to enjoy fries with a fraction of the fat!
As much as I love deep-fried and perfectly seasoned sweet potato fries, the convenience and healthier option of using an air fryer to make them has been a game-changer.
Like air fryer French fries or air fryer smashed potatoes, The potatoes are super crispy on the outside while still being super fluffy in the middle, and they cook up in a fraction of the time.
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Recipe highlights
- Healthy and low fat. Traditional sweet potato fries are deep-fried and contain tons of saturated fat. By air frying the sweet potatoes, you only use a fraction of the oil.
- Quick and easy. Unlike oven-baked fries, this entire recipe takes less than 10 minutes to cook!
- Easy to customize. I purposely kept the seasonings to a minimum to let the natural sweet taste of the potatoes shine, but you can jazz them up any way you like!
You can treat these fries as a side dish and use the air fryer simultaneously to cook the star dish, like air fryer hot dogs, air fryer hamburgers, or air fryer turkey burgers.
Air fryer sweet potato fries ingredients
Potatoes, spices, and a touch of oil is all that is needed to yield the most crispy fries ever. Here are the recipe specifics:
- Sweet potatoes- I like to start with the largest sweet potato I can find so I can easily slice them into matchsticks to form fries. Smaller ones, then, to be a little more limiting.
- Olive oil- As mentioned earlier, I like to add a tiny bit of oil to prevent the fries from burning and to maximize the crispiness.
- Spices- Just a simple mix of salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
How to make sweet potato fries in the air fryer
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Prep the potatoes. Wash the sweet potatoes to remove any hidden dirt. Peel the potatoes, pat them dry, then cut them into the shape of French fries.
Step 2– Season. Add the freshly cut sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl, along with the olive oil and seasonings, and mix well.
Step 3- Air fry. Assemble a single layer of seasoned sweet potatoes into the base of an air fryer basket. Allow them to air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Step 4- Repeat then serve. If you have excess potatoes, cook those too. Serve the hot with a dipping sauce for sweet potato fries or your favorite dipping sauce.
How to bake them in the oven
If you’d like to make oven baked sweet potato fries, simply prepare them as instructed. When ready to bake, place them on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 180C/350F, flipping halfway through.
Recipe tips and variations
- Always cook air fryer sweet potato fries in a single layer to allow enough air circulation to make the fries crispy.
- Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes if you have extra time on hand. This removes excess starch and gives the fries a fluffier middle while being crispy on the outside.
- Shake the air fryer basket several times during the cooking process so the fries cook evenly.
- Batch cook the fries if needed. If you overcrowd the air fryer basket, the fries won’t cook evenly and turn out slightly soggy in parts.
- Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the potatoes to make them super crispy.
How to store leftovers
To Store: Leftover sweet potato fries can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container, for up to three days.
To Freeze: Place leftover fries in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Either in a preheated oven or in the air fryer.sweet potato fries air fryer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use frozen fries instead of fresh ones if you like! Simply increase the cooking time by 5 minutes and shake the air fryer basket several times throughout the cooking process. Avoid using frozen sweet potatoes because when they thaw, they will be mushy.
If you stack the fries on top of one another or if you overcrowd the air fryer basket, you risk the fries turning out soggy.
More air fryer recipes
- Air fryer chicken breast– The easiest and quickest way to make juicy chicken breasts.
- Air fryer chicken thighs– My family’s favorite weeknight chicken dish.
- Air fryer baked sweet potato– The quickest way to bake a whole sweet potato.
- Air fryer turkey breast– Juicy, tender, and ready in 20 minutes.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Pat them dry then slice them into fries.
- In a mixing bowl, add the potatoes and toss through the oil. Add the salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and rub over the fries.
- Place the sweet potato fries in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the potatoes at 200C/400F for 10 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Remove the potatoes from the air fryer and serve with dipping sauce.
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