Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries made with simple seasonings and cooked to perfection using an air fryer. A healthy and delicious side dish or snack that’s easy to prepare and low in fat.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (peeled and cut into fries)
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for coating the fries)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (to enhance flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (for smokiness)
- 1 pinch Black Pepper (to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder (for added flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and peel the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Rinse under cold water to clean and remove any excess starch.
- Cut Fries: Slice the sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries, about 1/4 inch thick, ensuring uniform cooking.
- Coat Fries: In a large mixing bowl, add the cut sweet potatoes and drizzle with olive oil. Toss well to coat all fries evenly with oil.
- Season Fries: Sprinkle in salt, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to evenly season the fries for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for crispy fries.
- Arrange Fries: Place the seasoned fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow for even air circulation and cooking.
- Cook Fries: Cook the fries for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping on all sides.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the fries from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute before serving to avoid burning your mouth and help them crisp further.
- Enjoy: Serve the sweet potato fries warm with your favorite dips or enjoy plain as a healthy snack.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can soak the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking to remove excess starch, then dry thoroughly.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick or cinnamon for sweetness.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to achieve the best results.
- Leftover fries can be reheated in the air fryer to restore crispness.
