Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries – perfect crispy edges outside, fluffy inside and seasoned with bold flavors that’ll have you craving for more.
These sweet potato fries are seasoned, tossed in olive oil and air fried to crispy perfection outside, fluffy potato inside and plenty of delicious bold flavor.
Skip the prepackaged fries. These easy, homemade fries taste better, cost less and you know exactly what’s in them.
WHY I MAKE THIS RECIPE ON REPEAT:
- Air fried to lightly crisp outside, fluffy inside – using very little oil.
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are an easy side dish orย great snack with big flavor.
- Uses just a few simple ingredients – and they go with almost anything.
- They cook completely in the air fryer for easy cleanup!
- This is my favorite way to make fries for the best texture and taste.
- You can keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge but honestly they really don’t reheat well.
WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES?
- whole sweet potatoes peeled and sliced to fries
- olive oil
- sea salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- paprika
- cooking spray
Optional garnish:
- fresh parsley or other fresh herbs
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES:
Preheat the air fryer to 375ยฐ.
Peel the potatoes then using a sharp knife, slice into 1/4 to 1/2″ approximately equal slices (the thinner the fries, the crispier they’ll be) then set aside.
To a large bowl combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Add fries turning until well coated (I use my hands).
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray then transfer the seasoned fries to the preheated air fryer in a mostly single layer (a little overlap is okay).
Air fry for 10-12 minutes total or until golden brown, pausing to give them a good shake at about the 6 minute mark.
Transfer from the air fryer to a plate or bowl, lightly sprinkle on salt and eat right away.
HOT TIPS AND VARIATIONS TO THIS RECIPE:
For best results slice potatoes into approximately equal size so they cook evenly.
Air fryer sweet potato cubes, sweet potato chunks or sweet potato wedges work well too (cooking time will vary).
If you prefer, use avocado oil instead of olive oil.
Try some of your other favorite toppings and seasonings, like Everything Bagel Seasoning, onion powder or for more heat – chili powder.
WHAT GOES WITH SEASONED SWEET POTATO FRIES?
SPICY FRENCH FRY DIPPING SAUCE:
These fries are delicious plain or with ketchup but if you want an extra kick, try my spicy dipping sauce! Just blend:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch sea salt
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and sliced to 1/4" fries
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- cooking spray
optional garnish:
- fresh parsley or other fresh herbs chopped
- sprinkle of parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375ยฐ.
- Peel the potatoes and slice into 1/4 to 1/2โณ approximately equal slices (the thinner the fries, the crispier theyโll be) then set aside.
- In a large bowl combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Add fries turning until well coated (I use my hands).
- Lightly spray theย air fryerย basket with cooking spray then transfer the fries to the air fryer in a mostly single layer (a little overlap is okay).
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes total or until golden brown, pausing to give them a good shake at about the 6 minute mark.
- Transfer from the air fryer to a plate or bowl, lightly sprinkle on salt and eat right away.
I love sweet potato fries……perfect recipe. Crispy on the outside and creamy inside – I will be trying your recipe. Cause that’s how I like’em! Pinned. Thanks for sharing.
We love them too Mary ~ such an easy side dish! Take care and have a great day. ~ Bernie
LOVE sweet potato fries and the addition of the sauce. I can’t wait for the post next week!
Hey Lauren ~ thanks so much! Stay tuned for next week ๐ Have a good one!
These fries look so good all by themselves but when I read what you put in that dip… my mouth started to water. Oops! Sriracha love!!!
Hey JD – I think we’re kindred Sriracha Souls ๐ In fact, I just ordered a Sriracha t-shirt and can’t wait to get it. I’m hoping it inspires a whole new round of spicy recipes!
My favorite way to make fries of any kind – best flavor and not greasy!