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Sweet potato fries on a plate with lemon wedges.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Mandy Applegate
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are the ultimate sidekick for pretty much any meal, swapping out the guilt of deep-fried regular fries for all the flavor and fun you could want. They're super easy to whip up: just a few ingredients, a bit of tossing and shaking, and voilà!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or any high-smoke-point oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into thin fries, approximately ¼-inch thick.
    3 large
  • Place the sweet potato fries in a large bowl and drizzle them with avocado oil. Toss well to ensure all the fries are evenly coated.
    2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the oiled sweet potato fries, tossing again to evenly distribute the seasonings.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Carefully transfer the seasoned sweet potato fries to the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  • Cook the fries in the air fryer for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5-7 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. The sweet potato fries should be crispy and golden brown.
  • Once cooked, remove the sweet potato fries from the air fryer and serve immediately.

Notes

    1. Cutting Consistency: Keep those fries the same thickness for even cooking. No one likes a burnt fry with a raw one right next to it.
    2. Don’t Overcrowd: Give your fries some space in the air fryer. Crowding leads to steaming, and steaming is the enemy of crispiness.
    3. Shake It Up: Don’t forget to shake the basket a few times during cooking so that they are crispy all around.
    4. Seasoning Ideas: Feel free to jazz up your fries with different spices. Paprika, garlic powder, or a little cayenne pepper for a kick – go wild!
    5. Oil Choices: Avocado oil is great because of its high smoke point, but other high-smoke-point oils like canola or grapeseed can also work perfectly in the air fryer with your sweet potatoes. If you want to use olive oil, keep the temperature of your air fryer a little lower and cook them for a little longer.
    6. Experiment: Every air fryer is a bit different, so you might need to adjust cooking times. Play around to find your perfect temperature.
    7. Can I make these fries without peeling the sweet potatoes? Absolutely! Keeping the skin on adds extra fiber and texture. Just give them a good scrub first.
    8. How do I know when the fries are done? They should be golden brown and crispy on the outside. If they're soft or soggy, give them a few more minutes.
    9. Can I double the recipe? You can, but you might need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Remember, space equals crispiness.

Storage & Reheating Tips

    • Cool Down: Let your fries cool completely before you even think about storing them. Trapping heat (a.k.a. condensation) will leave you with soggy fries.
    • Airtight: Pop them in an airtight container. This keeps them from drying out too much in the fridge.
    • Reheat: To get them crispy again, toss them back in the air fryer for a few minutes at 380°F. 
    • Eat Within a Few Days: They’re best enjoyed within 3-4 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 291mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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