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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Aug 25, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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These crispy homemade sweet potato fries are slightly sweet, salty, and spicy, made in the air-fryer with a very small amount of oil. This easy sweet potato recipe can be served as a side dish or appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce, like ketchup or mayonnaise.

air fryer sweet potato fries served on a plate garnished with cilantro with ketchup on the side

Ingredients

You will need very few ingredients to make this homemade air fryer sweet potato fries recipe.

  • Sweet Potatoes – Choose orange and red-skinned potatoes that are firm without any soft spots. I have peeled the skin in this recipe, but you can keep the skins on as well.
  • Extra-virgin olive oil – helps to crisp up the fries in the air fryer.
  • Corn Starch - helps to crisp up the sweet potatoes.
  • Spices – I have used garlic powder, red chili powder (or paprika), salt, and pepper for seasoning. You may use any of your favorite go-to spices.

How to Make Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer

Wash, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into ¼-inch thick fries. You may also use a mandolin, which works best to cut evenly sized fries.

step to peel and make into fries collage

In a large bowl, soak the fries in cold water and let them sit for about 15-30 minutes (removes excess starch in sweet potatoes). Drain the water well and dab the fries dry with a kitchen towel.

Put the fries in a bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, corn starch, red chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.

step to season sweet potato fries collage

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Add the seasoned fries to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required). Make sure not to overcrowd them.

seasoned fries in the air fryer basker

Air fryer them at 380°F (193°C) for 12-14 minutes or until crispy and golden. Toss the fries halfway through. If your fries are not crisp, air fry them slightly longer. Cook time will depend on the thickness of your fries.

air fried fries in the basket

Serve Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries hot and enjoy with ketchup.

sweet potato fries dipped in ketchup

How to Make Sweet Potato Fries in the Oven

Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned fries evenly in a single layer. Bake at 425˚F for 35-40 minutes, tossing occasionally or until the fries are crispy and golden.

What to Serve with Sweet Potato Fries?

  • Serve homemade sweet potato fries with your favorite dipping sauce like ketchup, mayonnaise, or sour cream dip. They can be eaten as it is if you don't prefer sides.
  • You can also pair it with a veggie burger, soup, or salad to make a meal.

Pro-Tips & Notes

  • Cut fries into the same size: This helps to cook evenly and at the same rate.
  • Cook in batches: Make sure to spread the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the fries to be cooked evenly.
  • If you want extra crispy fries, then toss your sweet potato fries in cornstarch before air frying.
  • Make sure to soak sweet potato fries in cold water for 15-30 minutes as they help to remove excess starch, prevent fries from sticking, and make them more crispy.
  • You can use any kind of sweet potato variety.
  • Serve crispy sweet potato fries straight after air frying as they lose their crispiness over time.
  • The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.

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  • Sweet Potato Paratha
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air fryer sweet potato fries served on a plate garnished with cilantro with ketchup on the side

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Bhavana Patil
These crispy sweet potato fries are slightly sweet, salty, and spicy made in the air-fryer with a very small amount of oil
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Servings: 3
Calories : 173
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Method: Air Fryer, Oven
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 12 minutes
Total Time : 22 minutes

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl Set
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used,1 cup = 250ml

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled (about 322 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into ¼ inch thick fries. You may also use mandolin which works best to cut evenly sized fries.
    step to peel and make into fries collage
  • In a large bowl, soak the fries in cold water and let them sit for about 15-30 minutes (removes excess starch in sweet potatoes). Drain the water well and dab the fries dry with a kitchen towel.
  • Put the fries in a bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, corn starch, red chili powder, salt, pepper. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
    step to season sweet potato fries collage
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Add the seasoned fries to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required). Make sure not to overcrowd them.
    seasoned fries in the air fryer basker
  • Air fryer them at 380°F (193°C) for 12-14 minutes or until crispy and golden. Toss the fries halfway through. If your fries are not crispy then air fry them a bit longer. Cook time will depend on the thickness of your fries.
    air fried fries in the basket
  • Serve Sweet Potato Fries hot and enjoy with ketchup.
    air fryer sweet potato fries served on a plate garnished with cilantro with ketchup on the side

Oven Method

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned fries evenly in a single layer. Bake at 425˚F for 35-40 minutes, tossing occasionally or until the fries are crispy and golden.

Notes

Pro-Tips & Notes

  • Cut fries into the same size: This helps to cook evenly and at the same rate
  • Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, Cook in batches if needed.
  • Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the fries to be cooked evenly.
  • If you want extra crispy fries, then toss your sweet potato fries in cornstarch before air frying.
  • Make sure to soak sweet potato fries in cold water for 15-30 minutes as they help to remove excess starch, prevent fries from sticking, and make them more crispy.
  • You can use any kind of sweet potato variety.
  • Serve crispy sweet potato fries straight after air frying as they lose their crispiness as the time goes on.
  • The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 89mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 21474IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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