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

Measurements are approximate and only convert common kitchen units.

Sweet potatoes

about 2 medium

1 lb
Olive oil

or avocado oil

1 ½ Tbsp
Salt

or to taste

½ tsp
Garlic powder

¼ tsp
Paprika

smoked or sweet

¼ tsp
Black pepper

or to taste

¼ tsp

Sweet potatoes

1 lb

about 2 medium
Olive oil

1 ½ Tbsp

or avocado oil
Salt

½ tsp

or to taste
Garlic powder

¼ tsp
Paprika

¼ tsp

smoked or sweet
Black pepper

¼ 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.