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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These air fryer sweet potato fries are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. Serve them as a simple side dish or a healthy snack!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer sweet potato fries
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Kasey Schwartz

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 21703IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg