Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy and flavorful sweet potato fries made quickly and easily in the air fryer. A healthier alternative to traditional fries with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.

Prep10 min
Cook18 min
Total28 min
Serves3
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into fries)
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.75 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika (smoked paprika preferred)
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries, about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the fries halfway through cooking for even crisping.
- Check for desired crispiness and cook an additional 2-3 minutes if needed.
- Remove fries from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips
Please verify air fryer temperatures and cooking times as they can vary by model and size of fries.
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