Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato (Printable Format)

Golden, crispy sweet potato fries seasoned and air fried for a healthier, delicious snack or side.

# What You Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch (optional for extra crispiness)
04 - ½ tsp sea salt
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
06 - ¼ tsp garlic powder
07 - ¼ tsp black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cut sweet potatoes into ¼-inch thick fries.
02 - Soak fries in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
03 - In a large bowl, toss fries with olive oil. If using, sprinkle with cornstarch and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Add sea salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, then toss again to distribute evenly.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
06 - Place fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
07 - Air fry for 16 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking until fries are golden and crispy.
08 - Optionally sprinkle with additional salt and serve immediately with preferred dipping sauces.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for weeknight dinners when you're too tired to fuss.
  • The air fryer does all the heavy lifting with zero splashing oil or lingering deep-fry smell in your kitchen.
  • One batch disappears before dinner even starts, which tells you everything about how addictive they are.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket is the single biggest reason people end up with soft fries instead of crispy ones—I learned this the frustrating way so you don't have to.
  • That 30-minute soak genuinely transforms the texture; skipping it is like showing up to a party in yesterday's clothes.
  • The cornstarch sounds weird, but it's the difference between good fries and fries that make people ask for your secrets.
03 -
  • If your air fryer basket has hot spots, shake the fries more frequently than the halfway point—it's the difference between some golden and some pale.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes to restore their crispiness.

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