Crispy & Healthy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Discover the ultimate recipe for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries that are irresistibly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Enjoy a healthier version of your favorite snack without sacrificing flavor!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil, avocado oil, or grapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Garlic powder (optional)
- Onion powder (optional)
- Smoked paprika (optional)
- Cinnamon (optional)
- Nutmeg (optional)
- Brown sugar (optional)
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- Chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Wash your sweet potatoes thoroughly. If you’re peeling them, do that now.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each sweet potato into uniform sticks, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and 3-4 inches long.
- Place your cut sweet potato sticks into a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, or even up to an hour.
- After soaking, drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Spread them out in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat them dry.
- Transfer the dried sweet potato sticks to a large bowl. Drizzle them with 1-2 tablespoons of your chosen oil. Toss until every fry is lightly coated.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (if using) and your desired seasonings. Toss again until all fries are evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned sweet potato fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 15-25 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the fries every 5-7 minutes until they are golden-brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Ensure uniform cutting of sweet potatoes for even cooking. Drying the sweet potatoes thoroughly is crucial for achieving crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent steaming.