Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

An air fryer basket filled with sweet potato fries.

Crispy, soft and sweet, these air fryer sweet potato fries are made with fresh sweet potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings and cook in the air fryer faster than traditional deep-fried fries.

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Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Total: 30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 176kcal

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbed (peeled or unpeeled)
1-2 Tablespoons olive oil or more as needed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
Wash and dry the potatoes. Cut them in ¼ inch wide strips and then cut each strip into ¼ inch wide strips. (You can soak the potatoes in water for 30 minutes or up to 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 the fries are not crispy, cook for a few more minutes. 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

To store: Sweet potato fries are best enjoyed fresh but will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer.
To reheat: Preheat the air fryer to 375° F and cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat sweet potato fries in the oven. Preheat to 400° F and place the fries on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
To freeze: Sweet potato fries can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place the cooked and cooled sweet potato fries in a single layer on a baking sheet and transfer them to the freezer. Once frozen, transfer the fries to an airtight container or freezer bag. When ready to eat, preheat the air fryer to 375° F and cook the frozen sweet potato fries for 3-5 minutes or until heated through.

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