Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Printable)
Golden, seasoned sweet potatoes with crisp edges and tender centers, cooked easily in the air fryer.
# What You Need:
→ Sweet Potatoes
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 21.16 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch fries
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for added crispiness)
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
08 - Chopped fresh parsley
09 - Additional sea salt
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes before cooking.
02 - Place the cut sweet potato fries in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat evenly.
03 - Sprinkle cornstarch over the fries and toss again to ensure an even coating.
04 - Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl; toss until the seasoning is uniformly distributed.
05 - Place the fries in a single layer within the air fryer basket. If necessary, cook in batches for optimal results.
06 - Cook the fries for 15 to 18 minutes at 400°F, shaking the basket halfway through to promote even crisping, until the edges are golden and crispy.
07 - Transfer fries to a serving dish, garnish with chopped parsley and additional sea salt as desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Theyre crispy on the outside without a drop of deep fryer oil, which means you can eat twice as many without feeling guilty.
- Sweet potatoes turn almost caramelized at the edges in the air fryer, giving you that addictive sweet and savory contrast.
- You can have hot, golden fries on the table in under half an hour, which is faster than most delivery apps.
02 -
- Soaking the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes pulls out excess starch, which makes them crispier, just make sure you dry them completely before seasoning.
- Dont skip shaking the basket halfway through, the fries on the bottom need their turn on top or youll end up with uneven results.
- If your fries are still soft after 18 minutes, add another 2 to 3 minutes, every air fryer runs a little differently.
03 -
- Cut your fries as uniformly as possible, even if it takes an extra minute, because consistency is what gets you that perfect crisp.
- Dont overload the basket, give the hot air room to circulate or youll end up with steamed potatoes instead of fries.
- Taste one fry before serving and adjust the salt, its easier to add more than to wish you had added less.