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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These crispy air fryer sweet potato fries take only 10 minutes to cook. They are simple to make and delicious. I bet you can't eat just one!

Basic Details:

Prep time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

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Up your fry game by making delicious air fryer sweet potato fries at home. Seriously, there’s no need to go to a restaurant to get crispy, sweet, and savory sweet potato fries when you have this easy 20-minute recipe.

You’ll be making these sweet potato fries to go with every meal, so you better save it now.

How to Make Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s what you can expect when making these easy air fryer sweet potato fries:

Season the sliced sweet potatoes with canola oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Air fry until fries are crispy and golden.

How Long to Cook Sweet Potatoes in the Air Fryer

We think this recipe uses the best method for fully-cooked, crispy sweet potato fries. Air fry the sweet potato fries (in a single layer) for 10 minutes to achieve golden brown fries. You can toss the basket after 5 minutes to ensure even cooking on all sides.

How to Store Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Store air fryer sweet potato fries in a zip-top bag or airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the air fryer to ensure crispy leftovers.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  •  teaspoon garlic powder
  •  teaspoon ground sweet paprika

    Directions

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

    2. Cut sweet potato into 1/2-inch wide fries. Place in a bowl with canola oil; toss to coat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; mix until all fries are evenly coated.

      a top down view of raw sweet potatoes cut into fries and seasoned with oil and spices
    3. Working in batches if necessary, place an even layer of fries in the air fryer basket.

      a top down view of sliced seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer in an air fryer.
    4. Cook in the preheated air fryer until golden, about 10 minutes. Repeat to cook remaining fries.

      a top down view of perfectly cooked air fryer sweet potato fries.
    5. Serve hot and enjoy!

      overhead view of air fried sweet potato fries with a side of ketchup

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