You are going to go nuts for these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries! They are basically impossible not to love. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these fries will become a habit you feel good about. No air fryer? No worries! I've got oven instructions too.
These crave-worthy fries can be oven baked or made in your Air Fryer with very little oil.
However you decide to make them, you will have a delicious side.
Sometimes I like to spiralize the potatoes because the thin cut helps them get crisper. (Because of the lower starch content, they don't get as crispy as white potatoes.) But, today I've made these cut into regular fries and they are fabulous that way too!
Really, the cut is up to the tools you have on hand and your own personal preference.
Just make sure you pay attention to the fries towards the end of the cooking time, because the amount of time they need too cook will vary depending on the cut, your oven or air fryer, and even the variety of potato that you are working with!
FAQs
Are Yams and Sweet Potatoes the same thing?
No, they are not. However, in some parts of the United States, the terms are used interchangeably. Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) and Yams are not botanically related. Yams have a starchy flesh that is not as sweet. They also typically have bumpy dark brown skin.
How Do I Store Sweet Potatoes?
Store them in a cool dry place with good air flow. For best quality, they should be eaten within two weeks of purchase. Do not wash until ready to use. To preserve nutrients, I recommend scrubbing and eating the skin.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries in an Air Fryer
#1 First, Cut- Either cut or spiralize the potatoes. Pat them dry with paper towels.
#2 Preheat - Heat an Air Fryer to 400 degrees.
#3 Next, Mix the Dry Ingredients - In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sea salt, smoked paprika, and ground pepper.
#4 Toss - Toss with the cornstarch mixture.
#5 Spray - Spray well with oil and arrange in a single layer in your air fryer
#6 Finally, Cook - Cook for 22 minutes for wedges or 15 minutes for spiralized potatoes. (Cooking time will vary slightly based on variety of sweet potato, the thickness of cut, and brand of the fryer.)
Variations for This Recipe
- Omit the paprika and pepper. After cooking, toss with 2 tablespoons brown sugar, a teaspoon of cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon allspice while the potatoes are still warm.
- Top with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped rosemary or dill.
- Top with 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese. Seasoning Variations: Toss with curry powder or Old Bay Seasoning.
Tools for Making This Recipe
- Spiralizer or KitchenAid Stand Mixer Spiralizer Attachment (this is what I use)
- Alternatively, a sharp knife for cutting fries or a Food Processor with a blade that will cut them.
- Baking Sheet or Air Fryer
- Small Bowl
- Oil Mister
You May Also Like:
- These Chicken Nuggets are the perfect kid-friendly option to go with these fries.
- Make it an Air Fryer night with this Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe.
- Have leftover sweet potatoes? Make this delicious Sweet Potato Salad Recipe.
- Instant Pot Potato Salad is another easy side that the whole family will adore!
- You have to have a great sauce to go with fries, and this Dipping Sauce fits the bill!
- Sweet Potato Rice is another A-MAZING side that deserves to go into your rotation.
- These Roasted Sweet Potatoes by Cafe Delights are a simple side that is flavor-packed.
Air Fryer Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes spiraled or cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch organic, or potato starch
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or higher heat oil of choice, in a sprayer
Instructions
- Cut or spiralize sweet potatoes. If cutting ahead, soak in a bowl of cool water until ready to cook.
- Preheat oven to 420 degrees. Alternatively, heat an Air Fryer to 400 degrees.
- Drain sweet potatoes, and pat to get completely dry.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, seas salt, smoked paprika and ground pepper.
- Toss sweet potatoes with cornstarch mixture.
- Spray or toss with oil.
For Air Fryer:
- Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer. (Depending on the Air Fryer that you have you may need to cook in batches.).
- Cook for 22 minutes for wedges and 15 minutes for spiralized.
- Cooking time will vary depending on the variety of sweet potato and thickness of cut.)
For Oven Baked:
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown.
- Baking time will vary according to how the sweet potato fries are cut. Wedges will take approximately 22 minutes, while spiralized fries will take about 15 minutes.
- (Cooking time will vary depending on the variety of sweet potato and thickness of cut.)
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