Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Make the BEST crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. Sweet potatoes sliced and seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper then air fried until crisp on the outside with a creamy and tender center.
Air Fryer recipes are perfect when you are limited on time but don’t want to miss out on flavor. You can enjoy crispy Air Fryer Bacon or Air Fryer Baked Potato much faster than putting them in the oven and the crunch is irresistible.
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Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
There is nothing better than homemade fries to satisfy that craving for ‘fast food’! These delicious fries are tossed in oil and seasoning then air-fried to perfection. It’s a quick and easy method to cook sweet potato fries.
The air fryer essentially bakes foods but much faster than the oven, leaving foods crisp without needing to be fried in oil. Air frying results in healthier fries because they aren’t deep-fried so they are super satisfying and you’ll feel good about your snack choices.
Ingredients
With just a few staple kitchen ingredients, you can have these sweet potato fries cooking in no time.
- Sweet Potatoes – any size sweet potatoes will work. One pound works great per batch without overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Oil – We used light olive oil because it has a high smoke point.
- Seasoning – all you need are simple pantry staples including salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Prep potatoes – peel and slice the potatoes into ¼-inch-thick slices, cutting them in uniform size for even cooking. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle oil over fries and toss to combine
- Season – combine the seasoning ingredients and sprinkle over the fries. Toss to combine and evenly coat in seasoning.
- Air Fry- add the fries into the air fryer basket and air fry at 380˚F for 12-14 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro or parsley and grated parmesan if desired.
Common Questions
We used the basket-style air fryer for this recipe. You can also use a toaster oven-style air fryer which cooks a little faster so reduce the heat to 350˚F and air fry for 8 to 10 minutes.
That is fine! Just bake the fries at 425F for about 13-15 minutes, or until crispy.
Add fries back into the air fryer basket and cook until heated through and re-crisped.
You do not have to preheat the air fryer for this recipe.
You can air fry them for longer, until the desired crispness. Also, serve right away and keep uncovered or the steam will soften the fries.
To Serve Sweet Potato Fries
Whether you prefer them served with ranch dressing or ketchup, sweet potato fries are always a good choice. You can also try one of our homemade dipping sauces:
- Jalapeno Ranch
- Avocado Ranch
- Fry Sauces – all of our favorite burger sauces double as fry sauce.
More Air Fryer Recipes
Sweet potato fries and pretty much everything cooked in the air fryer is more crispy and less oily. If you aren’t in love with your air fryer yet, these air fryer recipes will have you convinced.
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Pork Chops in the Air Fryer
- Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
- Air Fryer Salmon
- Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet potatoes
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground paprika
Instructions
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into ¼-inch-thick slices, making sure they are all uniform in size for even cooking.
- Add fries to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine.
- In a separate dish, combine the salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the potatoes and toss to combine.
- Transfer fries to an air fryer basket and cook at 380F for about 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway. Air fry until golden brown and crisp on the outside. Timing may vary depending on the air fryer style you have.
- Garnish with cilantro or grated parmesan if desired and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Hi Natasha;
I don’t have an air fryer per se as it’s an option on my microwave oven. I have yet to try any recipes using it but will definitely try these and let you know how they turn out.
I hope you love it, Nanoue!
I recently bought a cafe range that has a no preheat air frying
Function. Could you give some guidance on how to use it for a recipe such as this. Specifically times/temps
Hi Bob, I haven’t used an oven/ range like that to advise on the outcome. I recommend reading through the oven instructions for any adjustments. If you happen to try this recipe in that Air Fryer, I’d love to know how you like it!
Hi Bob-I have the same oven and the air fryer mode is amazing. I use the air fryer mode specified in recipes. If it calls for 380 I do 375 since the GE cafe is all presets. I hope this helps.
I also have the oven. If you touch the preset temperature, and then touch the temperature, mine gives the option to put the numbers in to change it … such as 380.
Do you not need to soak them in water first? Regular russet air fryer fries usually need to soak Thanks.
Hi Joel, I did not soak them.
What are some main courses that would work well with sweet potato fries as a side?
Hi Susanna! These go great with Sandwiches or burgers !:)
Susanna, try the crock pot pulled pork, the sloppy joe, and the shredded beef on this site. They work great with the fries. Not a lot of work when you get home in the evening. You can also use the sandwiches with the crispy fried zucchini, the mozzarella cheese sticks. All the recipes on this site are great. Thank you Natasha!
Thank you for your comment and compliment, Patricia!
On the Sweet Potati Fries I use Cinnamon/Sugar sprinkled on mine. They’re DELICIOUS!!!
Yum! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
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Mine turned out sort of limp. Did I cut them too big? I thought they were a 1/4.” Not sure. Your pictures don’t show how to put them in the basket in the toaster oven. Yours is an electric skillet.
Looking again I see you did use a different basket. Mine has open sides and bottom. Like a basket.
Hi Shery, that is correct, 1/4” is how I cut mine. Make sure to not overcrowd the basket, allowing room for air to circulate. I had mine set for 380F for about 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway. Timing may vary depending on the air fryer style you have. You may need to leave them a bit longer. Air fry until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
I have an air fryer that does not have a basket but 3 shelves I am confused how to use it without a basket please help me
Hi Joyce, I haven’t tried it without a basket, but I imagine it may still work on a pan.
I also have a 3 shelf air fryer. It came with a basket that you can attach inside and it rotates. Works great for fries. If your air fryer did not come with a basket, possibly you can order one.
Delish! I have a toaster oven-style Air Fryer which is quite a bit hotter than basket-types. That said, the temp and timing of the recipe as written was perfect! Thanks for the recipe – I will definitely use it again!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, J!
These are so delicious and super crispy! Great recipe, thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Faye!
These are my hubby’s favorite!! They have quickly become some of mine, as well. The air fryer makes them so crisp, which we love!
These are always a hit! Thank you for your great review, Kristyn!
These air fryer sweet potato fries were so tasty the added paprika was such a lovely addition.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review!