Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

American Snack

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside sweet potato fries made easily in the air fryer with simple seasonings. A healthier, quicker alternative to traditional fries.

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

Ingredients

6 items

Sweet potatoes

1 lb

about 2 medium
Olive oil

1.5 Tbsp

or avocado oil
Salt

0.5 tsp

or to taste
Garlic powder

0.25 tsp
Paprika

0.25 tsp

smoked or sweet
Black pepper

0.25 tsp

or to taste

Instructions

6 steps

1
Preheat your air fryer to 380F (190C).
2
Peel the sweet potatoes (optional) and cut them into even 1/2-inch thick sticks or wedges for uniform cooking.
3
In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated. For extra crispiness, you can optionally toss with 1 tsp cornstarch first.
4
Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding).
5
Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the fries are golden and crispy. Add 1-2 extra minutes if you want them extra crunchy.
6
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, like ketchup, aioli, or honey mustard.