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.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Will Become Your Go-To Side!
I have mentioned before that I don't have much of a sweet tooth.
That isn't to say I never enjoy desserts. I do.
It is just that when it comes to cravings, mine are always salty.
I love chips more than I should. Pretzels rock.
And fries...oh how I love them.
"Regular" French Fries...Sweet Potato Fries. I don't discriminate.
They are all salty, dippy yumminess in my book. I am all about dips and there are so many options with fries.
You know what is even better?
Making fries completely guilt-free.
These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are just that!
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.
Bonus: Kids absolutely love them so you get a night off from battling over vegetable consumption.
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. (One of my sons actually prefers them cut thick.)
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!
Frequently Asked Questions for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries:
Are Sweet Potato Fries Good For You?
Yes! Baked or Air Fried they can be considered a superfood. They are high in antioxidants, vitamins A, C, B-vitamins, and potassium. A good source of dietary fiber, they are low on the glycemic scale.
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 Healthy Chicken Nuggets are the perfect kid-friendly option to go with these fries. (Bonus: Kids love them and never guess you are feeding them a healthier food!)
- 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 Sweet Potato Fries
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.)
Cat
Oh my gosh - sweet potato, guilt-free, and CURLY! I think curly is the best part. These look fantastic and I will definitely try these on the weekend!
GiGi Eats
Sign me up! My mouth is READY!!!
Ranelle
Mmmmm these look yummy 0.0 i have a terrible addiction to french fries ... and potato chip.. can you make halthy potato chips this way too?
Lyosha
It looks delicious and makes me want to try it! My granny was terrible with cooking potato when I was little, I still feel odd about eating it so it's a huge compliment from me, wanting to try your recipe
Christa
I love fries in all forms, so I can’t wait to try these. And I just got a spiralizer so this is perfect!
Geraline Batarra
That sweet potato fries looks really delicious and look so easy to make. I will definitely try to make this for my kids and I am sure they will like it.
Elizabeth O
This is a lovely recipe. The sweet potato fries look lovely and so healthy too. Definitely one to try out.
Karla
This would perfect for a fries lover like me! I've always limit my self to eat a lot fries cause I know It's not healthy, This is a great way to enjoy my favorite. Great recipe!
Twinspirational
Looks like a great recipe! We love sweet potato fries.
Erica
I'm not a fan of sweet potatoes, but I really want to try this recipe to see if I can convince myself to like them!
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo
We love sweet potatoes! They're quite abundant here in the Philippines, and we cook them whenever we can. 🙂
Lisa Rios
I LOVE sweet potato fries. They are so good and I love making homemade ones.
Annemarie LeBlanc
Yay! One more reason to use my spiralizer! I love sweet potato fries. I make a garlic mayo cheese dip to go with it. I will try your recipe. This looks like I would need a lot sweet potatoes to make sure I will have left for me.
Hayley
These sound so delicious! I know my husband would love these, so we'll definitely be adding them to our recipe list!
Terri
Do you think you could use arrowroot instead of corn starch?
Wendy Polisi
Yes! I use arrowroot all the time when I can find it. Otherwise, organic cornstarch.
Terri
Thank you!
Wendy Polisi
My pleasure!
elizabeth straub
I am so happy to have discovered your blog. Many thanks!
Wendy Polisi
Happy to have you here!