Healthy fries may sound too good to be true, but these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are just that! They’re air fried in just a bit of oil so they’re low in fat, yet they’re addictively crispy. They’re an easy, gluten-free side dish that cooks up in about 15 minutes!
Sweet potato fries are one of my favorite way to enjoy them, but I know they’re not the healthiest as they are deep fried in refined oils.
That’s where these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries come in. They’re nice and crispy, and they’re much healthier because they’re air fried in just a bit of oil.
This recipe has made it possible to enjoy them a lot more often!
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Recipe ingredients
This Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries recipe includes just 4 ingredients, and may be changed up with your favorite herbs and spices.
Ingredient notes
- Sweet potatoes. Use your favorite variety of sweet potatoes. Some varieties such as purple and Hannah sweet potatoes are higher in starch, so they will probably cook faster…keep an eye on them!
- Oil. For best results, use a healthy, high heat oil such as avocado, grape seed or coconut.
- Spices. I’ve used garlic powder and smoked paprika in this recipe, but you can change things up by using your favorite seasonings or herbs such as thyme, rosemary or Italian seasoning.
How to make sweet potato fries in air fryer
Once you air fry sweet potato fries, you’ll never make them any other way. There’s no deep frying, which eliminates a multitude of unhealthy oil, there’s no mess, and they’re ready in no time.
Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform thickness and make sure to cook them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into uniform thickness.
- Combine the oil and spices.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with the oil mixture until well coated.
- Place in the air fryer and cook 13-15 minutes until tender and crispy.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform thickness and make sure to cook them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- For best results, use a healthy, high heat oil such as avocado, grape seed or coconut.
- Use your favorite variety of sweet potatoes. Some varieties such as purple and Hannah sweet potatoes are a bit starchier so they will probably cook faster…keep an eye on them!
- Change things up by tossing the sweet potato fries in your favorite seasonings or herbs.
- Store leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days. To reheat and crisp them up, toss them in the air fryer for a few minutes.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon high heat oil such as avocado, grape seed or coconut
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
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Peel the sweet potatoes, then place on a cutting board. Cut into 1/4″ uniform pieces.2 medium sweet potatoes
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Combine the oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, then toss with the sweet potato fries in large bowl until well coated.1 tablespoon high heat oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Place the fries in the air fryer in a single layer, then cook at 390 degrees for 13-15 minutes until golden brown and tender, flipping about halfway through. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform thickness and make sure to cook them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- For best results, use a healthy, high heat oil such as avocado, grape seed or coconut.
- Use your favorite variety of sweet potatoes. Some varieties such as purple and Hannah sweet potatoes are higher in starch, so they will probably cook faster…keep an eye on them!
- Change things up by tossing the sweet potato fries in your favorite seasonings or herbs.
- Store leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days. To reheat and crisp them up, toss them in the air fryer for a few minutes.
