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    Home » Air Fryer

    Published: Apr 21, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

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    Super crisp, delicious yet guilt-free; these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are super addictive.

    Plus, made in the air fryer to cut down on oil and ALL the excess calories. Season these as you like or enjoy them as is. Plus, these are Vegan and gluten-free too.

    A brown plate full of air fried sweet potato fries with mayo dip and ketchup in small bowls arranged on a slate platter.

    Game-days, parties and movie nights call for delicious snacks. Plus, brunch parties, summer get together and play dates are also popular for healthy-ish snacking options.

    Sweet potato fries, regular potato fries, nuggets and croquettes are undisputedly the BEST snacking options while watching a game, movie or for a party.

    Full of fibre and nutrients; these are actually good for you! Plus, making these in the air fryer with a fraction of oil; makes them even better.

    Once you have these, you will NEVER shy away from Sweet Potatoes again! Plus, the ease of the recipe and the fact that it needs JUST 4 shelf stable ingredients makes it a great recipe to make any time of the day.

    It is a popular snack for my toddler and he loves it! It was great during the BLW stage as it was easy to grab and bite.

    Jump to:
    • Why use Sweet Potatoes for fries
    • This Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
    • Video Recipe
    • Ingredients and Substitutions
    • How to make crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
    • Potato Fans unite here!
    • Expert Tips and Notes
    • More Delicious Air Fryer Recipes
    • More Appetizer Recipes
    • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

    Why use Sweet Potatoes for fries

    Sweet potatoes are the lesser popular variety of potato compared to russet or white. They are not mainstream but their nutrients are actually SO good for you! Full of fibre and nutrition with negligible fat; these should be consumed much more. Learn more about their benefits here.

    Sweet potatoes have lower in starch compared to their cousins in the spuds family. Thus, they do not need any soaking before making the fries.

    These spuds are popular for many chaat recipes and curries. Using them for fries is common but highly underrated. In fact, they are the perfect candidate for crispy fries.

    For those who fast, sweet potatoes are a great way to enjoy a meal without too much starch and fat. And yes, not to forget the nutrients that are packed in each of the sweet potatoes.

    Holding 2 sweet potato fries and dipping in ketchup

    This Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

    • is easy to make and super delicious
    • yields a batch of salty, slightly sweet fries in under 30 minutes
    • have their skins on making them fibre rich
    • uses a fraction of oil compared to frying
    • makes a great snack or appetizer with ketchup, hot sauce or a dip of your choice
    • is vegan and gluten-free

    Whether you have a potato lover or hater, try this recipe once. The lovers will appreciate it for sure and the haters will convert too!

    Sweet potatoes are often overshadowed by their Russet cousins but they will shine through this recipe. And sweet potatoes will become a repeat buy on all grocery trips after this!

    Video Recipe

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    Ingredients for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries; sweet potato, oil, salt and garlic powder on a slate platter.
    • Sweet Potatoes: The first ingredient here is sweet potatoes. The orange ones work really well for this recipe. The white ones tend to be drier and yield chewy fries. Try and pick the potatoes from the same store as each batch tends to vary in cooking time.
    • Oil: An essential ingredient for crisp fries. I like to use Olive Oil for the recipe. However, any neutral oil will work well.
    • Seasoning: Once we have the potatoes and oil, all we need is the seasoning. I like to keep them simple by just adding salt and garlic powder.
    • More seasonings like paprika powder, ground pepper, peri-peri or even garam masala taste great on these fries. I tend to use them sometimes for an extra zing and flavor.
    • Some fresh ingredients like diced garlic, basil or oregano can be used too. Just add them mid-way through the air-frying to ensure they do not burn.

    See the recipe card for detailed ingredient information, measurements and nutrition.

    How to make crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

    1- Wash the potatoes and pat them dry.

    2- Cut the ends of the sweet potatoes and slice them into ¼ inch thick slices.

    Collage steps for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries; cut the edges and chop the sweet potato into slices.

    3- Cut the slices into ¼ inch thick fries. Ensure they are equal in size to ensure even cooking.

    4- Transfer to a bowl.

    Collage steps for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries; slice the potato into fries and add to a bowl.

    5- Add oil, garlic powder and salt.

    6- Toss the fries till they are coated well with the seasonings.

    Collage steps for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries; add seasonings and oil and toss the fries well.

    7- Place the fries in the air fryer tray. Ensure they are in a single layer and do not overlap. Place them in a preheated air fryer set to 170 C/ 375 F.

    8- Flip them mid-way through the cooking and air fry for about 12-14 minutes in all. Serve immediately with ketchup, hot sauce or a dip of your choice.

    Collage steps for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries; air fry the sweet potato fries and serve.
    Side view of a plate with sweet potato fries and dips

    Potato Fans unite here!

    Whether you are a fan of sweet potatoes or regular spuds; these recipes would be on your favorite list for sure:

    • Air-Fryer Masala Smashed Potatoes
    • Purple Sweet Potato Bread
    • Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potato with Goat Cheese

    Expert Tips and Notes

    • Cut the potatoes into fries of similar sizes. This ensures they cook evenly.
    • Do NOT overcrowd the basket. Air-fry them in batches if required. They tend to stick together or become soggy when overcrowded.
    • The fries can be tossed in corn starch for an extra crisp layer. I generally do not do this.
    • Serve them immediately. The fries tend to get soggy in some time so they are best enjoyed within 30 minutes of air frying.

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    Love this recipe? Please leave a star rating in the recipe card below & if you REALLY like it, consider a review in the comments whilst you are there, thanks!

    A plate full of air fried sweet potato fries with dips and ketchup

    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

    Smruti
    Super crisp, delicious and guilt-free; these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are super addictive.
    Plus, made in the air fryer to cut down on oil and ALL the excess calories. Season these as you like or enjoy them as is! These are Vegan and gluten-free too.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Cook Time 14 minutes mins
    Total Time 22 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3
    Calories 217 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 medium Sweet Potatoes
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Olive Oil
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder unsalted
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Wash the potatoes and pat them dry.
    • Cut the ends of the sweet potatoes and slice them into ¼ inch thick slices.
    • Cut the slices into ¼ inch thick fries. Ensure they are equal in size to ensure even cooking.
    • Transfer to a bowl.
    • Add oil, garlic powder and salt.
    • Toss the fries till they are coated well with the seasonings.
    • Place the fries in the air fryer tray. Ensure they are in a single layer and do not overlap.
    • Place them in a preheated air fryer set to 170 C/ 375 F.
    • 9- Flip them mid-way through the cooking and air fry for about 12-14 minutes in all.
    • Serve immediately with ketchup, hot sauce or a dip of your choice.

    Video

    Notes

    • Cut the potatoes into fries of similar sizes. This ensures they cook evenly.
    • Do NOT overcrowd the basket. Air-fry them in batches if required. They tend to stick together or become soggy when overcrowded.
    • The fries can be tossed in corn starch for an extra crisp layer. I generally do not do this.
    • Serve them immediately. The fries tend to get soggy in some time so they are best enjoyed within 30 minutes of air frying. These can be reheated by placing in hot air fryer for 2-3 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 32063IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
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