Description
- Crispy, golden sweet potato fries made in the air fryer with just a handful of ingredients. Healthier than deep frying and ready in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ tsp saltn½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- ¼ tsp garlic or onion powder
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cut sweet potatoes into ¼-inch thick sticks.
- Soak in cold water for 15 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Pat dry completely with a towel.
- Toss with oil and seasonings in a large bowl.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Place fries in a single layer in basket.
- Air fry for 12–15 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Cook an extra 2–3 minutes if needed for extra crispiness.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the basket for best results.
- Add 1 tsp cornstarch for extra crunch before seasoning.
- Use smoked paprika for a BBQ twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer, Sides
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg