Air fryer sweet potato fries? Now we're talking!
If you haven't tried this crispy, healthier alternative to regular fries (made from nutrient-rich orange-fleshed sweet potatoes high in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A), you're in for a real treat.
Easy peasy, right?
We love how the air fryer makes them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. No more sad, soggy fries here!
Plus, they cook up in no time.
Perfect for when you're in a rush or just craving something quick and tasty. Our trick?
Shake that basket halfway through. Keeps things nice and even.
Ready to upgrade your fry game? Let's do this!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Let's gather the goods. Here's what you'll need:
- Sweet potatoes: A couple of medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- Olive oil: A tablespoon or so to get that crispy goodness
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for a flavor boost
Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Cut 'em evenly: Try to cut your sweet potatoes into even-sized fries (about ¼ to ½-inch thick) so they cook evenly. Nobody wants some fries burnt while others are undercooked.
- A crowded air fryer basket means soggy fries-no thank you, so leave about a ½-inch gap between fries, and the same spacing principle helps when cooking easy air fryer chicken wings tips.
- Shake halfway: Give the basket a good shake halfway through cooking to make sure all sides get that lovely crispiness.
Variations and Substitutions
No garlic powder? No probs! Use onion powder or skip it altogether.
Prefer them sweet? Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon and sugar (about ½ teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon sugar per 2 potatoes).
Like it spicy? Toss in some cayenne pepper (about ⅛ teaspoon per 2 potatoes for mild heat) or a drizzle of hot sauce before cooking.
Delicious Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Spread the fries out in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Once fries are golden and crispy, take them out and let them cool slightly.
- Serve and enjoy your crispy, tasty air fryer sweet potato fries!
Nutrition
For a heartier alternative, try the easy and crispy potato wedges for weeknights, which use larger potato cuts for a fluffy interior. If you want a lighter, vegetarian option, these air-fried eggplant fries as a veggie side crisp up beautifully when sliced thin and lightly breaded.
Andrew Gray is a seasoned food writer and blogger with a wealth of experience in the restaurant and catering industries. With a passion for all things delicious, Andrew has honed his culinary expertise through his work as a personal chef and caterer.
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