Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

If you’re craving fries but want something a little healthier (and way easier), these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are the move. They get perfectly crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and they’re ready fast with barely any oil.

This is one of those side dishes that goes with almost anything — burgers, my hot honey salmon, chicken, sandwiches, or just as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Crispy without deep frying
• Quick + easy (simple ingredients)
• Healthier than regular fries
• Perfect side dish for almost any meal
• Great for kids and adults

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat

How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

1. Prep the sweet potatoes
   Peel if you want (or leave the skin on), then slice into fries.
2. Soak (optional but recommended)
   Soak fries in cold water for 20–30 minutes, then drain and pat completely dry.
3. Season
   Toss fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Air fry
   Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Add fries in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
   Cook 12–16 minutes, shaking halfway through.
5. Serve
   Taste and add extra salt if needed, then serve immediately.

Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Fries

• Don’t overcrowd the basket — batches = crispier fries.
• Dry the fries really well (this is the biggest crisp factor).
• If you want them even crispier, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch before air frying.
• Serve right away — sweet potato fries soften as they sit.

What to Serve With Sweet Potato Fries

These go great with:

• Hot Honey Salmon
• Chicken tenders or nuggets
• Burgers or turkey burgers
• Sandwiches and wraps
• BBQ chicken
• Dipping sauces like:
  • ketchup
  • chipotle mayo
  • ranch
  • honey mustard
  • garlic aioli

Cory Simpson

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy air fryer sweet potato fries made with simple seasoning and minimal oil.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 131

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 sweet potatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Method

 

1. Peel Sweet potatoes (optional).
   
2. Slice sweet potatoes into fry shapes.
   
3. Optional: soak in cold water 20–30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
4. Toss fries with olive oil and seasonings.
5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
6. Air fry 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy.
   
7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 353mgPotassium: 398mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 16278IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, toss fries with 1 teaspoon cornstarch before air frying.

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