Description
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are a crispy, flavorful, and healthier alternative to traditional fried fries. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients like sweet potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings, they come out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside using an air fryer.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 large sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed well (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (adjust as needed)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (for 1 potato)
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) following your manufacturer’s instructions. Typically, this takes about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into ¼-inch wide strips lengthwise to form fries. You can soak the cut fries in water for 30 minutes to 2 hours to remove excess starch, but this step is optional as it doesn’t significantly affect texture for sweet potatoes.
- Toss with Oil and Spices: In a large bowl or zip-lock bag, combine the sweet potato strips with olive oil, onion powder, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper. Massage or shake to ensure all fries are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Air Fry the Fries: Place the seasoned fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking or tossing the basket halfway through cooking a couple of times for even crisping.
- Check for Doneness: Once fries are crispy and cooked through, remove them. If not fully crispy, continue frying a few more minutes. Be cautious with thinner ends to prevent charring.
- Season and Serve: Immediately after frying, sprinkle additional salt (preferably sea salt) over the fries to enhance flavor. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of olive oil to as little as 1 tablespoon or a bit more for extra crispiness and flavor, but less oil is fine for air frying.
- Salt the fries before air frying and add more salt after frying for better flavor absorption and seasoning balance.
- Air fried fries can be reheated once on the same day by heating them in a preheated air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Cut fries evenly to avoid uneven cooking; very thin ends can burn quickly.
