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Air fryer sweet potato fries are easy to prepare and make a delicious healthy side dish for your favorite meal!

Making sweet potato fries in the air fryer is one of my new favorite dishes. Perfect for a snack with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside a hearty meal of French onion chicken or garlic parmesan wings!

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

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Ingredients for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes – Large sweet potatoes, peeled.
Oil – I’m partial to olive oil, but any vegetable oil will work.
Garlic salt – You can also use a combination of garlic powder and salt, to taste.
Black pepper – Freshly ground is beset.
Paprika – Dried/ground. Try smoked paprika for even more flavor.

AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES INGREDIENTS — Sweet potatoes, oil, spices.

How do you make sweet potato fries in the air fryer? (step-by-step)

⭐ First, peel the sweet potatoes then cut into thin slices with a sharp knife.

⭐ Then, toss the sweet potato slices in the oil and seasonings until evenly coated.

⭐ Next, spread them evenly into the basket of your preheated air fryer, it’s okay if they’re not quite single layer, but don’t overcrowd.

⭐ Finally, add basket to preheated air fryer, shaking the basket halfway, until they are cooked through.

Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.

HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO FRIES IN AIR FRYER — Slice the potatoes, toss in oil and seasonings, then cook in the air fryer.

Preparation

Can you make air fryer sweet potato fries ahead of time?

These are best made right before you are ready to enjoy.

What kind of oil is the best?

I love olive oil for the flavor (the bolder the better in my opinion!), but you can use whatever kind of oil you love.

If you’re worried about the air fryer smoking, try an oil with a high smoke point like avocado oil, almond oil, corn oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, or sunflower oil.

How do you make them crispy?

There are a few tricks to getting your air fryer sweet potatoes as crispy as possible:

Pat your cut sweet potato pieces dry with a clean cloth or paper towel before cooking.
Make a single layer of sliced potatoes in your air fryer basket.
Shake the basked at least once, about halfway through cooking.

How do you cook frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer?

If you’d prefer to buy a package of frozen sweet potatoes, you can add them directly to the preheated air fryer and cook for an additional 4 – 6 minutes.

SWEET POTATO FRIES AIR FRYER — Make sure to shake the basket at least once about halfway through the cook time to ensure even cooking and crispy fries.

Leftovers and storage

How long do air fried sweet potatoes last?

These will keep for 3 – 4 days in the refrigerator, I do not suggest freezing the leftovers. Store in a sealed air-tight container for best results.

Do you have to refrigerate sweet potato fries?

Leftovers should be kept in the refrigerator. Do not leave food out at room temperature in excess of 2 hours.

How to reheat sweet potato fries in the air fryer?

Preheat air fryer to 400F and cook the sweet potatoes for 5 – 7 minutes or until heated to your liking. Remember, the potatoes are already cooked, we’re just reheating and re-crisping them at this point.

AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES — These are simple to make and practically guilt free!

Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions

✅ Try different spices like cajun seasoning, ranch powder, fajita seasoning, taco seasoning, or even chili seasoning.

✅ Prep some delicious dips like homemade ranch dressing, dill sauce, chipotle mayo, or cilantro garlic sauce.

✅ Get them evenly fried by shaking the basket at least one time during the cooking process.

CRISPY SWEET POTATO FRIES AIR FRYER — I like to use a flavorful oil, like a rich olive oil when cooking mine.

What to eat with air fryer sweet potato french fry (serving suggestions)

These go great with lunch or dinner. I love them alongside a club sandwich with a homemade refrigerator pickle or next to a ribeye steak fresh off the grill. For dessert try a lemon cupcake with raspberry buttercream icing or strawberry pie!

SWEET POTATO FRIES IN AIR FRYER — You can use whatever kind of oil you like, or even a cooking spray.

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SWEET POTATO AIR FRYER FRIES — What seasonings will you try on your fries?

Tools we love

Digital air fryer – We have (pictured) this Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer. It’s great!
Kitchen tongs – Every kitchen needs a good pair of tongs.

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How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Created by: April Woods

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Air fryer sweet potato fries are easy to prepare and make a delicious healthy side dish for your favorite meal!

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Ingredients

Instructions

Peel the sweet potatoes then cut into 1/4" inch slices.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
Toss the sweet potato fries in the oil and seasonings until evenly coated, then spread them evenly into the basket of your preheated air fryer.
Cook at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until they are cooked through and crisped to your liking.