Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These air fryer sweet potato fries are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and lightly seasoned for the perfect side dish or snack.

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled if desired
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional: 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or chili powder for heat

Instructions

1. Cut the fries: Slice sweet potatoes into even fry-shaped sticks about 1/4–1/2 inch thick.
2. Season: In a large bowl, toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and optional smoked paprika or chili powder.
3. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3–5 minutes.
4. Arrange in basket: Place fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding).
5. Air fry: Cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are crisp on the edges and tender in the center.
6. Serve: Serve immediately with ketchup, garlic aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the basket or the fries will steam instead of crisp.
• For extra crispiness, soak cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly before seasoning.
• Adjust seasoning to taste with more salt or a touch of brown sugar for sweetness.