Sweet Potato Fries (Air Fryer Recipe)
Air fryer sweet potato fries are an easy way to make crispy, golden fries at home without deep frying them in a pot of oil. These homemade fries are sweet and soft on the inside with perfectly seasoned, crunchy edges for a quick, delicious side dish or snack.
I’ve never met a fry I didn’t like and sweet potato fries are no exception.
You still get that classic French fry yumminess with a little natural sweetness.
And when you make air fryer sweet potato fries they are lightly crisp on the outside and soft in the middle.
You get that satisfying fried texture without having to heat up a big pot of oil or deal with all the mess that comes with deep frying.
They’re an easy side for burgers, sandwiches, grilled chicken, or just about anything else you’re serving for dinner.
And they also make a delicious quick snack with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ready in under half an hour, these are sure to be a quick favorite!
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Sweet potatoes– 3 medium to large sweet potatoes
- Olive oil– Extra virgin
- Salt and pepper
How to Make
These air fryer sweet potatoes are pretty easy.
Just wash the potatoes well, and then pat them dry with paper towels.
Use a sharp knife to carefully slice the potatoes into 1/4 – 1/2″ fries.
Put the fries into a mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the fries and given them a toss to coat them.
Then sprinkle the salt and pepper overtop and give them another toss to distribute the seasonings.
Spread the prepared fries out in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer.
Air fry the sweet potato fries at 385° for 7 minutes, before flipping them and cooking them for another 6-7 minutes or just until crispy.
Using tongs, transfer the hot fries to a serving plate.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Let the leftover sweet potato fries cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container.
If you have to stack the fries in layers, put a paper towel between each layer to absorb excess moisture so they don’t get soft.
Refrigerate them for up to 4 days.
When you’re ready to reheat them, put the fries back in the air fryer at 375°F for 3 to 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through or reheat them in a 400°F oven for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Avoid the microwave since it tends to make sweet potato fries soft and chewy.
Tips and Tricks
- There’s no need to peel the potatoes before using them in this recipe. However, they definitely need to be washed well and dried.
- Make sure the fries aren’t overlapping in the air fryer. You want them in a single layer, not touching each other, so the air can circulate properly in the fryer. Cook them in batches if needed.
- Vary the seasonings. Sprinkle a little cumin and chili powder on for a Southwest kick; garlic and Parmesan for a savory spin; or cinnamon and sugar for a sweet fry.
Other Air Fryer Side Dishes
Air fryer sweet potato fries are a delicious side for burgers, sandwiches, and more and make a yummy, wholesome snack.
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other air fryer side dishes?
Try these:
- Zucchini Fries
- Easy Air Fryer Green Beans
- Crispy Ranch Potatoes
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Homemade Potato Chips
- Roasted Asparagus
- Air Fried Baked Potatoes
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Sweet Potato Fries (Air Fryer Recipe)
Ingredients
- 3 medium-large sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4-1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes, then pat them dry with paper towels.3 medium-large sweet potatoes
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the potatoes into 1/4 - 1/2" fries.
- Transfer the fries to a mixing bowl. Drizzle the oil overtop, then gently toss to evenly coat.1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper overtop, then gently toss the potatoes again to evenly coat.1 tsp salt, 1/4-1/2 tsp pepper
- Spread the prepared fries out in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer. Cook in batches, if needed, so you don't overcrowd them.
- Cook at 385° for 7 minutes, flip them, then continue cooking for another 6-7 minutes- just until crispy.
- Using tongs, transfer the hot fries to a serving plate.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- There's no need to peel the potatoes before using them in this recipe. However, they definitely need to be washed well and dried.
- Make sure the fries aren't overlapping in the air fryer. You want them in a single layer, not touching each other, so the air can circulate properly in the fryer. Cook them in batches if needed.
- Vary the seasonings. Sprinkle a little cumin and chili powder on for a Southwest kick; garlic and Parmesan for a savory spin; or cinnamon and sugar for a sweet fry.
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