Description
Delicious and crispy air fryer sweet potato fries that are easy to make and perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound sweet potatoes (1 large or 2 small/medium)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional for serving)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Scrub the sweet potatoes and peel if desired (I leave the peels on). Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.
- Turn the halves cut-side down onto your cutting board, then slice each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
- Turn the strips on their sides and cut each into 1/4-inch sticks. If the sticks are long, slice them in half crosswise so that your fries are about 3 to 4 inches.
- Transfer the fries to a large mixing bowl.
- To keep the fries warm between batches, preheat the oven to 200°F and keep a baking sheet handy.
- Drizzle the sweet potato fries with the oil and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Toss to coat, ensuring the spices and oil are well distributed.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F according to the manufacturer’s instructions (that is 3 minutes of preheat time for my air fryer).
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, doing no more than two layers (about ⅓ of the fries at a time). Ensure the fries have plenty of room for air circulation.
- Cook the sweet potato fries for 5 minutes.
- Slide the basket out and use tongs to toss. Return to the air fryer and continue cooking for 5 to 7 additional minutes, until browned at the edges and crispy.
- Check often during the last few minutes to ensure the fries don’t burn.
- Place the sweet potatoes in just one layer in the basket, being careful that they do not overlap. Cook for 4 minutes, slide the basket out and flip, then continue cooking for 4 to 8 additional minutes, until as crispy as you desire.
- Remove the sweet potato fries to a baking sheet or serving plate and immediately sprinkle with an additional pinch of kosher salt. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes, keeping the cooked fries warm in the oven between batches if desired.
- Top with chives and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite seasonings.
- Cooking times may vary by air fryer model, so adjust as needed.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the basket for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg