Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato (Printable)

Golden, crisp sweet potato fries seasoned and cooked to perfection for a delicious, healthier snack or side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

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

→ 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 - Slice peeled sweet potatoes into fries approximately ¼ inch thick.
02 - Submerge fries in cold water for 30 minutes to eliminate excess starch, then drain and dry thoroughly using paper towels.
03 - Transfer fries to a large bowl and toss evenly with olive oil. If desired, sprinkle with cornstarch and toss again to coat.
04 - Add sea salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper to the bowl and toss until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
05 - Set air fryer to 380°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
06 - Place fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
07 - Cook fries for 16 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
08 - Optionally sprinkle with additional sea salt and serve immediately with preferred dipping sauces.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 30 minutes, which means dinner or snack cravings solved faster than takeout.
  • Crispy on the outside, naturally sweet on the inside, with zero deep-fried regret.
  • The air fryer does most of the work for you, so you're really just prepping and seasoning.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket is the number one reason fries come out soft instead of crispy, so resist the urge to fit everything at once.
  • That 30-minute soak isn't wasted time, it's the difference between mediocre and genuinely crave-worthy fries.
  • Shaking the basket halfway through isn't optional if you want even browning and that satisfying crunch.
03 -
  • For the absolute crispiest results, let the cut potatoes soak even longer, up to an hour, and make sure they're bone dry before tossing with oil.
  • A light mist of cooking spray on the basket before adding the fries prevents any sticking and ensures every side browns evenly.

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