Quick & Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy, well-seasoned Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are simple to make right at home without having to heat up the oven. By leaving the skin on and tossing the fries with a light spice blend and a touch of optional cornstarch, you get a beautiful crunch in about 15 minutes. A quick air fry yields tender centers and savory edges that pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauce.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick prep: Leaving the peel on saves time and adds great texture.
- Simple seasoning: A quick blend of garlic powder and paprika gives the fries an easy, savory flavor.
- Fast cooking: They crisp up beautifully in just 15 minutes of cook time.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons corn starch (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes (leaving the peel on) and dry them off well.
- Trim the ends off the sweet potatoes.
- Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into large slices, between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick.
- Lay the slices down flat and cut them into fries about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.
- Transfer the cut sweet potatoes to a clean mixing bowl.
- Add the avocado oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and corn starch (if using).
- Mix everything together until the fries are evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 385°F.
- When the air fryer is preheated, add the seasoned fries and give the basket a slight shake to settle them into an even layer.
- Cook the sweet potato fries for about 15 minutes total until crispy, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to help with even cooking.
- Remove the fries from the air fryer, place them on a serving plate, and serve as-is or with a dipping sauce like mayo.
Tips for the Best Results
Cut size matters: Thinner fries are generally the crispiest. You can cut your fries thicker, but they might not crisp up as nicely and will take longer to cook.
Use corn starch for crunch: The corn starch is optional, but adding it helps the sweet potatoes get extra crispy.
Watch the cook time: Since every air fryer is different, your cooking time can vary a bit. Keep an eye on them toward the end of the cook, because they can quickly become too dark.
Take your time cutting: Slicing raw sweet potatoes can be tricky, so just do what you are comfortable with.
