Deliciously Crispy Air Fried Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

🍠 Air Fried Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

✅ Ingredients (Serves 2–4):

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries (about ¼-inch thick)

• 1–1½ tbsp olive oil

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp paprika (optional for smokiness)

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• Optional: 1/4 tsp garlic powder or chili powder (for extra flavor or spice)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the Sweet Potatoes

• Peel and slice sweet potatoes evenly into thin fries for even cooking.

• Soak fries in cold water for 30 minutes (this removes excess starch and helps them crisp).

• Drain and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.

2. Season the Fries

• Toss dried fries with olive oil and seasonings in a large bowl until well coated.

3. Preheat the Air Fryer

• Preheat to 400°F (204°C) for about 3 minutes.

4. Air Fry

• Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches for best results).

• Air fry at 400°F (204°C) for 15–20 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through.

  • Thin fries: check at 12–15 minutes.

  • Thicker fries: may need closer to 20 minutes.

• Keep an eye toward the end — they can go from golden to burnt quickly.

📝 Tips for Crispier Fries:

• Don’t skip soaking and drying — it's key to reducing sogginess.

• Avoid overcrowding the basket — air circulation is what makes them crispy.

• Spray with a bit more oil halfway through if they look dry.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• Dip with: garlic aioli, spicy mayo, ketchup, honey mustard, or chipotle ranch

• Sprinkle with: sea salt, fresh parsley, or grated Parmesan after cooking