Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are super easy to make. They are tossed in olive oil, sprinkled with salt and cooked until crispy.
I absolutely LOVE sweet potato fries. I will often substitute them for regular fries when I eat out at a restaurant. I have also purchased frozen sweet potato fries from the freezer section of the grocery store. Both are delicious options! However, it's no secret that sweet potato fries are often deep fried and loaded with unhealthy oils. These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries use extra virgin olive oil and just a fraction of the oil that is typically in restaurant style sweet potato fries. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, potassium and other nutrients. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are super simple to make. Just wash and prepare the sweet potatoes, toss them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and place in air fryer. Wait 20 minutes and viola you have a heathier version of sweet potato fries. They pair nice with a burger or they taste great on their own!
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes - You can't have sweet potato fries without the sweet potatoes. I prefer the sweet potatoes with the orange flesh.
- Olive Oil - Helps the sweet potatoes crisp.
- Salt - Adds some flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Wash and dry sweet potatoes. I usually just wash the potatoes with my hands but you can also use a scrubber to make sure you remove all of the dirt from the skin. Remove any blemishes from the sweet potatoes. I use the top of a potato peeler for this step but you can also use a knife.
Cut off the ends of the sweet potatoes. Place one sweet potato on it's side and cut it into ½ inch rounds. Cut each round into ½ inch pieces. Repeat with remaining sweet potato. The sweet potato pieces will look quite large but they will shrink as they cook.
Preheat air fryer to 400F. Place cut sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and toss again.
Once the air fryer has heated, add sweet potatoes. Cook for 20 - 22 minutes. Open the air fryer every 5 minutes and toss the sweet potatoes. This will ensure the sweet potatoes are cooked evenly on all sides.
Remove sweet potato fries from air fryer after the timer ends. Serve immediately!
Hint: Different models of air fryers can vary slightly in temperature. Check the sweet potato fries regularly throughout the last 5 minutes of cooking time to make sure they don't burn. If the sweet potato fries are browning too much, turn off the air fryer and serve them immediately.
Substitutions
- Salt - Any type of salt can be used for this recipe. I like to use seasoned salt.
- Olive Oil - You can substitute vegetable oil or canola oil. I prefer to use olive oil because it's rich in monounsaturated fats which lowers bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol.
Variations
- Spicy - To add a little kick, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper on sweet potato fries before cooking.
Equipment
Air Fryer - I used a basket style air fryer for this recipe. If you are using another type of air fryer, flip the sweet potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure they crisp and brown evenly.
Storage
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are best served immediately after cooking. Leftovers can be stored for a day or two in the refrigerator. They can be reheated in the microwave but they won't be as crispy as they were when they first came out of the air fryer.
Top tip
Adjust the oil according to your preferences. If you prefer sweet potato fries that are crispier then add the full amount of olive oil. The more oil, the more crispier the fries will be. If you prefer a healthier version, then use less oil but they won't be as crispy.
FAQ
Too many sweet potatoes in the air fryer. Make sure the sweet potatoes are in a single layer while cooking. Cook two batches if necessary.
Yes! Preheating the air fryer will help to make crispy fries.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 - 4 teaspoons olive oil See recipe notes
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry sweet potatoes. I usually just wash the potatoes with my hands but you can also use a scrubber to make sure you remove all of the dirt from the skin. Remove any blemishes from the sweet potatoes. I use the top of a potato peeler for this step but you can also use a knife.
- Place one sweet potato on it's side and cut it into ½ inch rounds. Cut each round into ½ inch pieces. Repeat with remaining sweet potato. The sweet potato pieces will look quite large but they will shrink as they cook.
- Preheat air fryer to 400F. Place cut sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat the potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and toss again.
- Once the air fryer has heated, add sweet potatoes. Cook for 20 - 22 minutes. Open the air fryer every 5 minutes and toss the sweet potatoes. This will ensure the sweet potatoes are cooked evenly on all sides.
- Remove sweet potato fries from air fryer after the timer ends. Serve immediately!
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