Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

5 from 4 votes

Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are caramelized on the outside, tender inside, and easy to make with just a small amount of oil. Ready in about 15 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 132kcal

Author: Marcie

Equipment

Ninja 4 QT Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes see note 2
1 tablespoon avocado oil or other neutral high heat oil
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 uniform 1/4" pieces. Dry them well to remove excess moisture.
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 avocado 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 with a bit of space between them. Overcrowding the air fryer basket will produce steam and cause the fries to become soggy. Air fry at 390 degrees for 13-15 minutes until crisp and tender, flipping about halfway through. Serve immediately as the fries soften as they cool. Enjoy!

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Notes

Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform thickness and make sure to cook them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
Orange varieties (Jewel and Garnet) are best for this recipe. Japanese and Hannah sweet potatoes are starchier, so they will be more dense.
Change things up by tossing the sweet potato fries in your favorite seasonings or herbs.
Sweet potatoes naturally contain more moisture than russet potatoes, so they won’t become quite as dry and crisp as traditional French fries.
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.

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