A good batch of sweet potato fries can really switch up your typical pairing for burgers, wraps, or sandwiches. These Air Fried Sweet Potato Fries are super simple - just cut, season, and cook!
Okay, y'all. You're probably thinking, do we really need a recipe for Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries? I'm here to tell you... yes, yes you do.
If you haven't even had sweet potato fries, I'm really giving you the side-eye because they are delicious. They are a great switch up from the normal french fries that we are used to. Although they don't get as crispy as the traditional fried version, the slight sweetness paired with the savory salt + pepper is such a great flavor bomb!
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes - You can use regular orange, or purple. Grab a firm sweet potato that hasn't sprouted for the best results.
- Avocado Oil - A bit of veggie oil - I use avocado because of the high smoke point - is essential to a good air fried sweet potato fry.
- Seasonings - This recipe uses the classic salt and pepper combo, but below I list some other seasoning ideas that are crave-worthy.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
The best thing about this recipe for sweet potato fries, is that you don't have to take that extra step of soaking the potatoes like you would regular ones.
Sweet potatoes don't have the starch that normal russet/yellow/red potatoes do, so you can chop and cook them straight away.
- Start out by cleaning the skin of your sweet potatoes with a bristle vegetable brush.
- If you prefer, peel the skin off. I leave it on for extra nutrients.
- Chop the sweet potatoes into fry-shaped sticks. Add them to a large bowl.
- Pour the olive oil into the bowl, and toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly covered.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Add the potatoes to the air fryer tray in an even layer - you may need to do multiple batches.
- Cook the fries for 15-18 minutes, flipping occasionally to avoid burning.
- When the sweet potato fries are done, toss with sea salt and black pepper. That's it!
Your fries should be about this size and thickness.
Toss the sweet potato sticks in avocado oil.
Keep them in an even layer so they cook well.
Substitutes and Customizations
- Sweet instead of Savory - Try these with a mix of cinnamon and sugar for a real treat!
- Garlic-Parmesan - Grated parmesan, freshly chopped parsley, and garlic powder make these sweet potato fries restaurant-quality.
- Dipping Sauces - Ketchup is an obvious classic, but try garlic aioli for a savory sweet potato fry, or a vanilla bean icing for the sweeter variations.
Serve these Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries alongside a juicy burger, chicken sandwich, or wings; it's only four steps to make the magic!
Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 2 ct. sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- ½ tsp. black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the sweet potatoes into fry shapes. (I keep the skin on for extra fiber, but you can peel if you prefer.)
- Toss the potatoes in the avocado oil.
- Add potatoes to the air fryer in an even layer. At 375°F, cook potatoes for 15-18 minutes. Flip halfway.
- Remove cooked fries and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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The Coined Breakdown
- Total Cost per serving: $0.40
- Total Cost (4 servings): $1.61
- Those Other Guys: $4.99 per serving
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