Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy and crunchy with a tender-sweet interior, these air fryer sweet potato fries are so easy to make and are a much healthier alternative to deep frying!

Why this recipe works

Only 4 ingredients go into air fryer sweet potato fries, and they’re quick enough to make as a snack or last-minute dinner side. A little olive oil, salt, and pepper along with fresh sweet potatoes are all you need.

Skip the oil and fry your sweet potato fries straight in the air fryer with deliciously crisp results. Air fryer sweet potato fries are a much healthier choice with less fat and no greasy oil clean-up to worry about in the process. Switch up the bake time and the shape and you have yourself some air fryer sweet potato chips.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SWEET POTATO – We like to use Jewel sweet potatoes when making fries. They’re firm but sweet, perfectly suited for making fries. Choose firm, medium-sized sweet potatoes that are free of soft spots or sprouts.

OIL – We are using olive oil but you can swap it out with another high-heat oil like vegetable, avocado, canola, or grapeseed oil.

SEASONINGS – Sweet potatoes don’t need much more than some salt and pepper. You can choose your favorite flavored salt, regular table salt, sea salt, or Kosher salt to sprinkle them with. We used a combination of pink Himalayan and truffle salt.

How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Preheat air fryer to 380 F.
2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into sticks. Place into a large bowl.
3. Combine the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
4. Pour the olive oil mixture over the potatoes in the bowl. Using gloved hands, toss to coat all the potatoes.
5. Add a single layer of potato sticks to the air fryer basket.
   
   EXPERT TIP – You can certainly cook all the fries at once, however, you will end up with limp potatoes. They will still taste fabulous but will not have the typical “French fry” crispness. We loaded our basket up a little more than just a single layer because we like ours to be a little softer. It all comes down to preference.
   
   
6. Air fry at 380 F for 7 minutes. Shake the basket and air fry for an additional 7-8 minutes. Repeat for remaining fries.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Your sweet potato fries likely aren’t getting crispy in the air fryer due to crowding in the basket. The air fryer relies on proper air circulation to evenly cook the food that’s inside, otherwise, it ends up steaming your food instead of baking it. Try removing some of the fries from the basket, allowing space between some of the fries, then give them a few extra minutes to crisp up.

Store cooled leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the air fryer using the reheat function.

Serving Suggestions

All that’s left to do is to pair these air fryer sweet potato fries with a dipper like ketchup, ranch, marshmallow fluff, french fry sauce, or sriracha mayo for a spicy kick. These fries go well with anything from burgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, roast beef sandwiches, patty melts, and everything in between.

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer French Fries
• Air Fryer Apple Fries
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
• Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
• Air Fryer Jalapeno Fries

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