Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are the perfect side dish to burger night! These sweet potato fries in the air fryer are so easy and make the BEST sweet potato fries I've had.
Sweet Potato Fries are a staple side dish for our family. We all love them so it's a win-win! The only issue is that they take awhile to roast in the oven. The solution? Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries! Not only do they cook much quicker, but easy air fryer fires are super crispy using only a little oil, just like in my Air Fryer Butternut Squash.
Delicious sweet potato fries in a fraction of the time? Yes, please! This is my favorite way to make sweet potato fries - especially served with a delicious fry sauce!
These healthy fries are our favorite healthy side dish not only when we make burgers but also with grilled chicken or steak and a sandwich. The air fryer is the perfect way to make a side dish that you set and forget while it's cooking!
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Ingredients
These air fryer fries only require five ingredients (and one is salt!) and are super simple.
Sweet Potatoes - of course! I like to look for even-shaped sweet potatoes that are longer so they are easy to cut into fries. Sometimes I peel mine and sometimes I don't - it just depends on your preference!
Olive Oil - this is my favorite oil to use in these sweet potato fries but have also used canola oil.
Garlic Powder - I love the flavor that garlic powder adds to these sweet potato fries.
Paprika - paprika adds a little bit of a smoky peppery flavor that makes these fries super special.
Sea Salt - I love using coarse sea salt. You can add some black pepper too, if you'd like.
Refer to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients.
Variations
Add some spice. Add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to add some spice to the fries. For a more mild kick, you can add some chili powder (½ tsp) to these fries.
Different oil. No extra-virgin olive oil on hand? You can definitely use avocado oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil with similar results.
Step by Step Instructions
As I've mentioned, these homemade sweet potato fries are so easy to make in the air fryer. It is my favorite sweet potato fries recipe!
Photo 1. Peel the sweet potatoes.
Photo 2. Cut the sweet potato into ~½" thick slabs.
Photo 3. On a cutting board, cut each sweet potato slab into strips.
Photo 4. Cut each strip in half to create your fries!
Photo 5. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and olive oil.
Photo 6. Toss well to evenly coat each sweet potato fry.
Photo 7. Preheat the air fryer at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes. Place the sweet potatoes into the air-fryer basket.
Photo 8. Air fry the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes. The cook time somewhat varies on how large your sweet potatoes are (aka how many fries you end up with) and the size of your air fryer basket. You don't want to overcrowd the basket, either, so if your basket seems too full you might want to cook them in two batches. I also like to give the air fryer basket a little shake a few times to get the fries to turn a little. If they don't seem quite done after cooking time of 20 minutes, keep cooking them in 1-2 minutes intervals.
Expert Tips
Dipping Sauces - Serve with a Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip, Herb Yogurt Dipping sauce like curry mayo, sriracha mayonnaise, or chimichurri. Of course you can always do good 'ol ketchup, ranch dressing, or any favorite dipping sauce.
Serving Suggestions - This healthy and easy side dish is perfect with any sort of burger (like my Chimichurri Turkey Burgers!) or Caprese Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Italian Chicken, Turkey Sloppy Joe's, or anything you'd eat French fries with!
Storage. Store leftover sweet potato fries in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. They won't be quite as crispy as they are straight from the air fryer but you can crisp them back up in the air fryer for a few minutes.
Don't overcrowd the basket. For best results, try not to put too many sweet potato fries in the basket at one time. If you overcrowd your air fryer basket, you will risk steaming the fries which will make them soggy. We want a crispy sweet potato fry! Make sure it is only filled about halfway and toss halfway through.
How to make without an air fryer. No air fryer? No problem! Simply prep these sweet potato fries as directed in the recipe card and then bake on a baking sheet at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Looking for a new air fryer? This is our favorite!
Recipe FAQS
Yes! These air fryer fries are vegan as they don't have any butter or meat products in the ingredients.
I typically use olive oil or canola oil. Avocado oil would also be a great choice.
You can follow this same recipe, however add about 5 minutes to the cooking time since they are starting from frozen.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into strips
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 375 for 5 minutes.
- Prep the sweet potatoes by peeling off the skin (optional) and cutting them into strips.
- Toss the sweet potato fries with the olive oil, garlic, paprika, and salt in a large bowl.
- Place the fries in the air fryer basket. If it seems overcrowded, do this in two batches.
- Cook the fries for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to toss. The fries should be golden and crispy. If they don't seem quite done enough/crispy enough, cook them for 1-5 minutes longer.
- Enjoy!
