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Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries in a white bowl garnished with parsley on a gray wooden table

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are a game-changer for busy weeknights, delivering crispy, golden-brown fries in just 17 minutes without any oil or hassle. Quick, healthy, and delicious, they make for the best air fryer sweet potato fries you'll ever make!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil Adds flavor and helps achieve that crispy texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. This ensures crispy edges from the start.
  2. Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into even 1/4-inch thick sticks. Pro Tip: Uniform cuts mean even cooking!
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato sticks with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed; don’t overcrowd.
  5. Set the timer for 12 minutes. Flip the fries halfway through (around the 6-minute mark) for even crisping.
  6. Once done, serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce—think ketchup, aioli, or even spicy mayo!

Notes

If you’re short on time, pre-cut sweet potato fries are a solid shortcut option. Just make sure to adjust cooking time slightly depending on thickness.