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These air fryer sweet potato fries are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. If you’ve been wondering how to make sweet potato fries in the air fryer, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite!
If you love cooking with your air fryer, you’ll also enjoy these Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips and Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken!
Why you’ll love sweet potato fries in the air fryer!
If you’ve tackled air fryer French fries and you’re looking to change up your routine, these crispy sweet potato fries are perfect!
Seasoned with paprika and onion powder, they’re loaded with flavor, and because they’re made in the air fryer, they get crisp on the edges without having to deep fry them in loads of oil. You’ll never make sweet potato fries any other way!
- Crispy without deep frying: The air fryer gives them golden edges with minimal oil.
- Quick and easy: Ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish.
- Perfectly seasoned: Paprika and onion powder add savory flavor.
- Healthier than traditional fries: Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients.
- Family-friendly: Kids love the natural sweetness.
Table of Contents
Ingredients You Need
You’ll only need a handful of simple ingredients to make homemade fries!
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Sweet potatoes – You can leave the skin on or peel them, depending on your preferences.
- Olive oil – You can use as little as 1 tablespoon of oil or use more. I find the fries slightly crispier and flavorful when using oil but you can use even less for an air fryer.
- Seasonings – Onion powder, sweet paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Variations
This recipe is easy to customize.
- Garlic lovers: Swap onion powder for garlic powder.
- Sweet version: Sprinkle with cinnamon and a little sugar.
- Spicy fries: Add cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning.
- Herb fries: Toss with dried rosemary or thyme.
How to Make Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
- Prep the Fries: Cut the sweet potatoes into ¼ inch wide slices and then each slice into ¼ inch wide strips. (Here’s how to cut potatoes into fries.) In a large bowl, combine the fries, oil, and spices. Toss to coat, massaging the potatoes to ensure they are coated entirely.
- Air Fry: Place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until they’re cooked through and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through a couple of times to ensure even frying. Remove the fries from the air fryer basket, season with additional salt, and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with ketchup, honey mustard, mayonnaise, or your favorite dipping sauce. (I think this is the best dipping sauce for French fries!)
These air fryer sweet potato fries would be a great side dish with:
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerator: Store leftover fries in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Air fry at 375°F for 3–5 minutes until hot and crisp again.
Freezing cooked fries is not recommended, as they lose their crisp texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your sweet potato fries are soggy, it’s likely because they were overcrowded in the air fryer basket. Be sure to cook them in batches, and don’t overcrowd them. Additionally, make sure to shake the basket a few times during cooking so that they cook evenly.
Soaking sweet potatoes is not necessary like it is with regular potatoes. We tested this recipe with and without soaking and found no difference!
Yes, air fryer sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to traditional fried potatoes. They are cooked in less oil, and as a result, are lower in calories and fat. In addition, sweet potatoes are more nutrient-dense than white potatoes.
Cooking frozen sweet potato fries in an air fryer is easy. Simply place the frozen fries in the basket, and cook according to the recipe instructions. No need to thaw them first!
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes washed and scrubbed well (unpeeled or peeled)
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil or more if needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt for 1 potato
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375 F according to manufacturer instructions. (Mine was 375 F for 5 minutes)
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Cut them in ¼ inch wide strips and then each strip into ¼ inch wide strips. (You can soak the potatoes in water for 30 or 2 hours, but I didn’t find much of a difference in soaking sweet potato fries at all)
- In a large bowl combine potato strips, oil, and spices (or you can use a zip lock bag for this). Massage the potatoes to ensure they are coated entirely. However you can add more seasonings once fries are cooked.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, transfer the fries into the basket and air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through a couple of times to ensure even frying.
- The fries should be crispy and cooked through. If by this time fries are not crispy, fry for more minutes. If fries are cut too thin or the ends are too narrow they will get charred rather quickly. The end result: the exterior of fries are slightly browned and crispy, softer potato texture on the inside.
- Once fried, sprinkle the fries with more salt. Enjoy with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Cut fries into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Shake the basket several times while cooking.
- Serve immediately for best crispness.
- Add extra seasoning after cooking for stronger flavor.
These look so good 😍 Love how easy they are to make — perfect for a quick snack or side!
This is the kind of fries that hits every time 🙌
Air fryer sweet potato fries are the best, crispy edges every time!
This looks absolutely delicious — love an easy to make snack!
These look absolutely delicious!