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.
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.
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.
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
Sweet Potatoes: The 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 'frying' recipes. 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.
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.
3- Cut the slices into ¼ inch thick fries. Ensure they are equal in size to ensure even cooking.
4- Transfer to a bowl.
5- Add oil, garlic powder and salt.
6- Toss the fries till they are coated well with the seasonings.
7- Place the fries in the air fryer tray. Ensure they are in a single layer and do not overlap.
8- 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.
10- Serve immediately with ketchup, hot sauce or a dip of your choice.
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
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.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
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.
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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.
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