Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries made easy! Perfect for beginners, these delicious fries come out golden every time. A simple, crowd-pleasing side dish you will want to make again and again.
Looking for the perfect side dish for your favorite burgers, wraps, and sandwiches? If you know me, you know I love my French fries! I can’t get enough of them! If you follow me on Instagram, you see a side of fries in my stories - either homemade or eating out - at least once a week! Of course my favorite way to make fries is Restaurant-Style Deep Fried, but let’s be honest - it’s a lot of work and it’s not very good for your health to have too much of it! So, for a more frequent option, I love to have my Air Fryer French Fries. You can decide basically last minute to make some fries and you’re all set for a satisfying meal! The air fryer fries are almost as good as the deep fried ones!
I’ll be totally honest and admit that I’m not a huge sweet potato lover. I think I eat sweet potatoes twice a year or less, and instead eat way more russet or yellow potatoes! However, back in my days working at a restaurant, I was curious what the hype of sweet potato fries is all about, so I tried them. Actually, I was quite impressed! I’ve tried them deep fried once before at home, and while they were good, I believe I could have done better. I still need to work on that!
Air frying is all the rage these days, so for the sake of making sweet potato fries accessible to everyone, I thought I’d try my hand at air frying them! With this recipe, say hello to your new favorite side dish! If you’ve been in a funk with sides, then experimenting with something new will totally expand your horizons, and you’ll wanna try so many protein and dip combinations with your new sweet potato fries! I discuss more of this in my Make Cooking Fun!!guide - my top 5 tips to get creative and motivated to explore your full potential in the kitchen! You can get that for free and my one month Live to Cook challenge, and perhaps these fries with a protein will be one of your entries!
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How to Cut Sweet Potatoes for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Rinse and wash the potatoes well. You may peel the potato or keep the skin on.
Slice each potato into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Then, stack 2-3 slices at a time and cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch matchsticks. (For crispier fries, cut them 1/4 inch thick matchsticks)
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries!
Do you have to soak sweet potatoes before Air frying?▼
No, we won’t need to soak or boil our sweet potatoes before we air fry them. Unlike Yukon gold or russet potatoes when making classic French fries, sweet potatoes have less starch. Therefore, we don’t need to remove any excess before we fry!
Does this sweet potato Fries recipe need oil?▼
Yes, you will need oil for this recipe. However, we only need just a little bit. The reason we’re using some oil here is to help the seasoning stick onto the sweet potato fries better, and this will help the fries get crispy with a perfect color in the air fryer.
Are Air Fryer sweet potato fries healthy?▼
I don’t know how they’re not! Sweet potatoes on their own are extremely good for you! Sweet potatoes are high in fiber to keep you full, and they’re loaded with beta carotene and other vitamins and minerals, including:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Potassium
Manganese
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B5
Vitamin E
Since we’re not deep frying our sweet potato fries, these health benefits shine without the interference of the added oils when you deep fry. As mentioned before, we will be adding some olive oil, but only a small amount. Olive oil consumed in small quantities is excellent for your health! It is a rich source of mono-unsaturated fats that help reduce the bad cholesterol in your body, and helps absorb the fat soluble vitamins that are in your sweet potatoes!
You’re really just going to enjoy the sweet potatoes cooked in a delicious way, so you could honestly make these every day of the week if you really wanted to as part of a healthy, balanced diet! For more information about the health benefits of sweet potatoes, check out this article by Healthline.
How Come My Air Fried Sweet Potato Fries Aren’t Crispy?▼
It really can be a lot of things, but the main factors are your air fryer and the thickness of your fries. Also, the way I enjoy my fries are soft inside with a crisp outside, instead of crisp throughout.
For the air fryer, you can preheat the air fryer at 390F for 3-4 minutes and then add the fries to start the cooking process.
For the fries, cut them thinner, about 1/4 of an inch thick. Check the fries often to ensure they don’t burn, and toss and turn them until they are evenly crispy on each side. Thinner fries will cook faster to so keep a close eye.
Ingredients for Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
We only need a handful of ingredients for our perfectly crispy sweet potato fries! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post for the FULL PRINTABLE recipe card for all ingredient quantities and the recipe instructions! This will also allow you to scale the recipe based on how many fries you want to make - everything is automatically adjusted for you so it’s easy peasy!
How to Make the Best Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
Peel and wash the sweet potatoes. Then cut into 1/2 inch thick matchsticks. (For crispier fries, cut them 1/4 inch thick matchsticks).
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and coat with olive oil. Add the garlic powder, onion powder and rosemary. Gently toss the potatoes in the oil and arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket
Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Set Air Fryer to Air Fry mode at 390F and cook for 13 minutes, turn them once or twice to ensure even cooking. If you cut the fries thinner, the fries will cook faster, keep a close eye to prevent it from burning.
If making multiple batches, transfer the fries from the air fryer basket to a bowl/baking sheet and repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining portion of fries.
Once all the fries are crispy, you can toss all the fries in a single basket to refresh the fries at 375F-390F for 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks for the Best Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Be consistent with the thickness of the fries as you cut them. The more even the shape and size of the fries, the better consistency you will see with the doneness.
For crispier fries, cut them 1/4 inch thick and keep a close eye while cooking.
Preheat the air fryer for 3-4 minutes if you are looking for extra crisp.
If making multiple batches of fries, once the last batch is ready, you can toss all the fries in a single basket to refresh the fries at 375F-390F for 3-5 minutes.
Variations
Honestly you can dress up your fries in endless ways! Here are some fun ideas, and you’ll feel like you’re having an entirely new dish each time!
Garlic Parmesan: Add garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, and some parsley!
Cajun: For a Southern flair to your fries, sprinkle on some Cajun Spice!
Fall festive: You could add some cinnamon, or even pumpkin spice over your sweet potato fries! That adds a nice warmth and sweetness!
Indian-style: Going to my roots! For a bit of heat and the aroma of classic Indian spices, make your own curry powder!
Tex Mex: Make these fries as part of a Mexican fiesta by sprinkling on Taco Seasoning!
Mediterranean: This will add a wonderful sweet and spiciness from different Mediterranean elements!
Sweet potato fries are so versatile that they can really go with anything! Here are some of my serving suggestions, but the possibilities are endless! Let me know how you like your sweet potato fries in the comments!
I’m not sure why you’d have leftovers, but if for some reason you do have them or you want to make a big batch for meal prep, then that’s fine! You can store your leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, or else they’ll get soggy.
Reheating Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
To reheat the sweet potato fries from the refrigerator, toss all the fries in the basket of your air fryer and Air Fry at 350 F for 5-10 minutes or until heated through! Serve hot and enjoy!
Let me know what you think of this recipe in the comments! If you’ve tried this recipe, be sure to post it on social media and tag it with #cookingwithanadi and mention me @cooking.with.anadi. Thank you!
Recipe by Anadi Misra
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries: Perfectly Crispy & Delicious!
Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries made easy! Perfect for beginners, these delicious fries come out golden every time. A simple, crowd-pleasing side dish you will want to make again and again.
Peel and wash the sweet potatoes. Then cut into 1/2 inch thick matchsticks. (For crispier fries, cut them 1/4 inch thick matchsticks).
Peel and wash the sweet potatoes. Then cut into 1/2 inch thick matchsticks. (For crispier fries, cut them 1/4 inch thick matchsticks).
2
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and coat with olive oil. Add the garlic powder, onion powder and rosemary. Gently toss the potatoes in the oil and arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and coat with olive oil. Add the garlic powder, onion powder and rosemary. Gently toss the potatoes in the oil and arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
3
Set Air Fryer to Air Fry mode at 390°F and cook for 13 minutes, turn them once or twice to ensure even cooking. If you cut the fries thinner, the fries will cook faster, keep a close eye to prevent them from burning.
Set Air Fryer to Air Fry mode at 390°F (199°C) and cook for 13 minutes, turn them once or twice to ensure even cooking. If you cut the fries thinner, the fries will cook faster, keep a close eye to prevent them from burning.
4
If making a multiple batch, transfer the fries from the air fryer basket to a bowl/baking sheet and repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining portion of fries.
If making a multiple batch, transfer the fries from the air fryer basket to a bowl/baking sheet and repeat steps 2-4 for the remaining portion of fries.
5
Once all the fries are crispy, you can toss all the fries in a single basket to refresh the fries at 375°F-390°F for 3-5 minutes. Voila!
Once all the fries are crispy, you can toss all the fries in a single basket to refresh the fries at 375°F (191°C)-390°F (-234°C) for 3-5 minutes. Voila!
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Enjoy your fries!
Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Enjoy your fries!
Nutrition per serving
195
Calories
2g
Protein
30g
Carbs
8g
Fat
5g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
1253mg
Sodium
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