Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Looking for a lighter version of traditional deep-fried sweet potato fries? Now you can make delicious, crispy, and healthy sweet potato fries in an air fryer!

What Air Fryer do you use?

I have the Cosori Max XL Air Fryer. I had another one that I used for a few years, but this one has worked much better. We use it on a daily basis, and it never lets us done.

How to air fryer sweet potato fries?

Sweet potato fries are just as delicious as French fries. Sweet potato fries are just as delicious as regular French fries and my Chili’s Texas cheese fries. However, it is a healthier version of French fries. Especially when cooking in an air fryer, the process is simpler. Simply cut the fries, season them generously and place them in the air fryer basket. Within 10 minutes time, you will get crispy and healthy sweet potato fries.

How to make crispy air fryer sweet potato fries?

The secret behind making the air fryer sweet potato fries crispy is its cutting size. The thinner you cut the fries, the crispier they will become. Thus, if you want the fries to be crispy, make sure you cut them about ¼ to ½ inches in thickness. Similarly, if you don’t like crispy fries, you can adjust the thickness according to your liking.

Is preheating important while air frying?

Although it isn’t 100% necessary, I prefer to preheat the air fryer. The main reason is that as the air fryer is preheated, it takes comparatively less time to air fry sweet potato fries. The temperature is more evenly disturbed. Also, it makes the fries crispier.

Are sweet potato fries cooked evenly in the air fryer?

Yes, sweet potato fries are cooked evenly in the air fryer. However, you need to take care of a few things. 

• First, make sure the sweet potatoes are cut evenly. 
• Secondly, place them evenly in the basket and avoid overlap. As you overlap the fries, it will create a steam effect. As a result, the sweet potato fries will get soggy instead of crispy.
• Third and most importantly, don’t forget to turn the sweet potato fries halfway into the air frying.

Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup oil (we use Avocado or Olive)
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 1/2 tbsp salt
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cut sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries
2. Toss in a bowl with all the ingredients until completely covered
3. Preheat Air Fryer to 380 degrees.
4. Place in a single layer in the Air Fryer. 
5. Cook for six minutes and toss. 
6. Cook for another six minutes. 
7. Drain excess grease.

How long should you air fry sweet potato fries?

The cooking duration depends on temperature. Since the standard temperature for air frying sweet potato fries is 380 degrees F, it is ideal to cook them for 10 minutes, turning them after 5 minutes. However, if you like a bit of dark color on your fries, you can cook for an additional minute.

Are air fryer sweet potato fries healthier?

Yes, air fryer sweet potato fries are healthier when compared to regular deep-fried fries. The reason is obvious. Since they are made without an excess of oil, the nutrients stay within the fries. Since there is no oil fat at all, the fries scream pure health. Furthermore, sweet potato fries are also rich in Vitamin A that boosts immunity.

What Dipping Sauce Do You Recommend?

We think these are great in a variety of dipping sauces, but we love combine mayonnaise and ketchup together for a very delicious sauce. It pairs great with the sweet potato fries!

Do I need to Peel my Sweet Potatoes?

This is entirely up to you! Some people like their fries with the skin and others do not. We have made this recipe both ways, and they always turn out amazing.

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Enjoy sweet potato fries in a way like you’ve never done before with these AMAZING Air Fryer sweet potato fries. Trust us – you’ll never make them another way again!