Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Healthy fries may sound too good to be true, but these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are just that! They’re air fried in just a bit of oil so they’re low in fat, yet they’re addictively crispy. They’re an easy, gluten-free side dish that cooks up in about 15 minutes!
Sweet potatoes are a favorite in my house. I prepare them roasted and mashed often, and when I’m feeling really fancy I’ll make hasselback sweet potatoes. 🙂
Sweet potato fries are one of my favorite way to enjoy them, but I know they’re not the healthiest as they are deep fried in refined oils.
That’s where these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries come in. They’re nice and crispy, and they’re much healthier because they’re air fried in just a bit of oil.
This recipe has made it possible to enjoy them a lot more often!
If you love using your air fryer, be sure to check out my collection of air fryer recipes that are perfect for beginners!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Air fryer sweet potato fries are tender, crispy and completely addictive.
- There’s no deep frying involved, which eliminates a multitude of unhealthy oil and makes them a healthier alternative.
- They’re a family-friendly, easy side dish that cooks up in about 15 minutes.
- They can be easily changed up by using your favorite herbs and spices.
Recipe ingredients
This Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries recipe includes just 4 ingredients, and may be changed up with your favorite herbs and spices.
Ingredient notes
- Sweet potatoes. Use your favorite variety of sweet potatoes. Some varieties such as purple and Hannah sweet potatoes are higher in starch, so they will probably cook faster…keep an eye on them!
- Oil. For best results, use a healthy, high heat oil such as avocado, grape seed or coconut.
- Spices. I’ve used garlic powder and smoked paprika in this recipe, but you can change things up by using your favorite seasonings or herbs such as thyme, rosemary or Italian seasoning.
How to make sweet potato fries in air fryer
Once you air fry sweet potato fries, you’ll never make them any other way. There’s no deep frying, which eliminates a multitude of unhealthy oil, there’s no mess, and they’re ready in no time.
Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform thickness and make sure to cook them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into uniform thickness.
- Combine the oil and spices.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with the oil mixture until well coated.
- Place in the air fryer and cook 13-15 minutes until tender and crispy.
FAQs
Sweet potato fries in the air fryer are much healthier as they include just a small amount of heart healthy, high heat oil, such as avocado, coconut or grape seed. They’re low in fat, and there’s absolutely no trans fat.
There’s no need to soak sweet potato fries in water before air frying as they don’t contain as much starch as white potatoes. Simply toss in the oil and seasoning and air fry!
It’s very important to place the sweet potato fries in a single layer with a bit of space in between them in the air fryer so that they get nice and crispy. If the air fryer is overcrowded, the fries will become soggy.
Sweet potato fries that are about 1/4″ thick take about 13-15 minutes to cook in the air fryer.
Serving suggestions
It doesn’t get better than these crispy air fryer sweet potato fries. They’re extremely versatile and are great served a number of ways.
- Serve as an appetizer with Greek yogurt ranch, green goddess dressing, ketchup or fry sauce.
- They’re the perfect side dish for grilled burgers or turkey burgers.
- Pair with your favorite sandwich such as bbq pulled chicken or pulled pork.
- Serve with an entrée such as blackened salmon or oven baked pork chops.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform thickness and make sure to cook them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- For best results, use a healthy, high heat oil such as avocado, grape seed or coconut.
- Use your favorite variety of sweet potatoes. Some varieties such as purple and Hannah sweet potatoes are a bit starchier so they will probably cook faster…keep an eye on them!
- Change things up by tossing the sweet potato fries in your favorite seasonings or herbs.
- Store leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days. To reheat and crisp them up, toss them in the air fryer for a few minutes.
More air fryer recipes you’ll love:
- Air fryer bacon
- Air fryer baked potatoes
- Air fryer broccoli
- Air fryer brussels sprouts
- Air fryer chicken breast
- Air fryer chicken wings
- Air fryer corn on the cob
- Air fryer hamburgers
- Air fryer jalapeño poppers
- Air fryer meatballs
- Air fryer mozzarella sticks by Pioneer Woman
- Air fryer pork chops
- Air fryer potato skins
- Air fryer potatoes
- Air fryer salmon
- Air fryer shrimp
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon high heat oil such as avocado, grape seed or coconut
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes, then place on a cutting board. Cut into 1/4" uniform pieces.2 medium sweet potatoes
- Combine the oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, then toss with the sweet potato fries in large bowl until well coated.1 tablespoon high heat oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Place the fries in the air fryer in a single layer, then cook at 390 degrees for 13-15 minutes until golden brown and tender, flipping about halfway through. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform thickness and make sure to cook them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- For best results, use a healthy, high heat oil such as avocado, grape seed or coconut.
- Use your favorite variety of sweet potatoes. Some varieties such as purple and Hannah sweet potatoes are higher in starch, so they will probably cook faster…keep an eye on them!
- Change things up by tossing the sweet potato fries in your favorite seasonings or herbs.
- Store leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days. To reheat and crisp them up, toss them in the air fryer for a few minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
8 Comments on “Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries”
Very good!
Thanks so much for your review!
I love how healthy the recipe is. My fries came out super floppy though. I cut them thinly and uniform, used avocado oil and followed air fryer instructions from recipe. I left them in for longer than 15m and still was very floppy. Is this how it was intended?
You mean they weren’t crisp at all? They should crisp up in the air fryer — maybe they should have been cooked a bit longer?
Soooo good! We make them at least once a week! Thank you!!
I’m so glad that you love them! 🙂
Excellent!!!
Glad you like them!