Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Getting extra crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries is so easy with a few secret tricks! Placing the cut potatoes into a single layer in the air fryer basket and knowing the correct cooking time will give you soft middles and crunchy outsides.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes peeled or peel on
- 1 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive
- ½ - ¾ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. paprika optional
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder optional
Heat air fryer to 375°F for at least 3 minutes.
Prepare the Potatoes: Cut potatoes into long strips (4-6 inches in length) that are ½” wide by ¼” thick. Add fries to a large bowl and drizzle with oil. Toss fries until well coated. Sprinkle with salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Toss fries until completely coated in the seasonings.
1 lb. sweet potatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, ½ - ¾ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. paprika, ¼ tsp. garlic powder
Cook in the Air Fryer: Place fries in a single layer into the air fryer basket with none of the fries touching. (If you're using a 6-quart air fryer you'll need to cook the fries in 2 batches in order to have enough room to do this.)* Cook fries for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve the fries with ketchup, Sriracha Mayo, or Remoulade Sauce.
Prep-Ahead Instructions
You can slice the sweet potatoes into fries the day before to save time.
Storage Directions
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. It is best to freeze the fries in a single layer on a sheet pan for a few hours. Then, transfer the potatoes to a freezer-safe bag and keep for up to 6 to 7 months. To reheat, pop the sweet potatoes back in the air fryer at 350℉ for about 5 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Same size. Cut the fries to a similar size to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- A little goes a long way. Toss the potatoes with just enough oil to coat, and not too much.
- Give 'em space. Place the fries in a single layer, with little to no touching. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Turnover. Flip the fries halfway through cooking to allow all sides of the fries to crisp up fully.
- Change it up. Vary the flavors on these potatoes! Try them with Parmesan cheese or Cajun seasoning.
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16240IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg