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    Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer

    Published: Nov 5, 2021 · Modified: Sep 3, 2022 by Jeri Walker · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Delicious and easy, frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer will have you saying "WOW"! With simple ingredients and a quick prep time, these fries will be a family favorite! These fries have a crispy, crunchy exterior, and the inside has a sweet and fluffy texture, more flavorful than when baked in the oven. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a quick, wholesome family side dish that will impress friends and family alike.

    Pin the recipe to try it later!

    Two servings of sweet potato fries in a wire fry basket with a side of ketchup beside them. this …

    It doesn't get much easier to prepare than tossing frozen fries into the air fryer basket and pressing a button, plus no oil is required! Not only are they easy to make, but you will also love them because they are the perfect combo of healthy and delicious! So get ready to enjoy a quick and easy side dish or snack!

    These air fryer sweet potato fries from frozen are a fun way to make a healthy side dish for any main course. Sweet potatoes are low in calories, high in fiber and beta-carotene, and a good source of vitamins A and C.

    Whether I want fast, easy, healthy options for my family or if they are cooking for themselves, these air fryer sweet potato fries are always a favorite. We pop them into the air fryer, and that's it! We always get perfectly crispy air fryer sweet potato fries every time!

    Forget to take supper out of the freezer? No problem! I have a few recipes using air fryer frozen food; check out Tilapia in Air Fryer (No Breading + Keto-Friendly) and Teriyaki Salmon Air Fryer.

    The Instant Pot is also a great appliance for cooking frozen food; check out Instant Pot Chicken Breasts From Frozen, and Instant Pot Pork Ribs From Frozen.

    Do you love sweet potato fries? Then you have to check out the most popular recipe on my blog, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. This is a from-scratch recipe for crispy sweet potato fries in the air fryer, ideal if you have the time. Serve these up with delicious Smoked Burgers, and you're all set for a healthy weeknight dinner!

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    • 🏷️ More air fryer recipes
    • 💗 Why you will love air fryer frozen sweet potato fries
    • 🍠 Why air fryer frozen sweet potato fries?
    • ♨️ Why use an air fryer?
    • 🍠 Ingredients
    • ⏲️ How to cook frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer
    • 🧂 How to serve sweet potato fries
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🌡️ Storage
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍔 WHAT GOES WELL WITH THESE FRIES?
    • 📋 FAQs
    • ⭐ More Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    💗 Why you will love air fryer frozen sweet potato fries

    • They're adaptable. Add flavors as you like. Spice them up! Go for it!
    • No prep is needed, just open a bag of fries and dump them in the air fryer basket
    • A healthy alternative to the deep-fried version.
    • Flavors are more intense
    • They are always crispy
    • Always delicious and taste so good
    • Sweet potato fries cook fast and are easy to make
    • No cooking spray required
    • Cheap to make
    • They are so addictive
    • You don’t have to peel or chop sweet potatoes.
    • The cook time is 20 minutes

    🍠 Why air fryer frozen sweet potato fries?

    I love making homemade sweet potato fries, but sometimes I need to get supper on the table fast. These fries are an excellent option for a side dish.

    It's very convenient to have some frozen food in the freezer, and a lot of frozen vegetables are healthy. They get picked and frozen at their peak, so they taste better than fresh produce. And frozen vegetables are usually cheaper than fresh ones.


    Instead of always buying fresh produce, it's okay to cook with frozen foods. You can freeze fruits and vegetables, then use them later. Our freezer is stocked with frozen fruits and vegetables to last the year! Check out How To Blanch and Freeze Peas so you can do it yourself!

    ♨️ Why use an air fryer?

    Air fryers are a healthy alternative to deep-fat frying that provides great-tasting food without fat and calories. Air fryers work by circulating hot air around the food, so they're perfect for cooking sweet potatoes fries without the addition of oil. It may take a little longer than deep-frying, but sweet potato fries will come out crispy on the outside and sweet and soft on the inside.

    🍠 Ingredients

    These crunchy and colorful frozen sweet potato fries are so easy to make and super delicious!

    Frozen sweet potato fries in a white bowl
    • Sweet potatoes: I purchased frozen sweet potato fries, unseasoned.
    • Sea salt: I like to sprinkle some sea salt on the fries after they are fully cooked.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    ⏲️ How to cook frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer

    First of all, preheat the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Open the bag of frozen fries and place them in the basket of your air fryer.

    Frozen sweet potato fries placed in an air fryer basket

    Next, set the cooking time for 10 minutes, then when the time is up, shake the basket. Set the timer for ten more minutes. Check the fries periodically to make sure they do not overcook.

    In my Cosori air fryer, the sweet potato fries were cooked to ultimate crispness after 20 minutes. However, in my Ninja Foodi Air Fryer, I cooked them for a total of 28 minutes before I reached the desired crispness.

    Please note that all air fryers do not cook the same, so you may need to adjust the cooking time for your air fryer.

    That's it! Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!

    I hope you enjoy these fries as much as we do!

    Hint: Since sweet potato fries are best eaten when they're sizzling, always make sure that you serve them piping hot, just don't burn your mouth.

    Two wire baskets filled with sweet potato fries with a side of ketchup.

    🧂 How to serve sweet potato fries

    Once your fries are cooked to perfect crispness, enjoy with your favorite seasoning and dipping sauce. Some tasty ones to try are:

    • Sprinkle with a bit of sea salt
    • A mixture of honey and brown sugar
    • Warm honey mustard sauce
    • Ketchup
    • When you remove the fries from the air fryer basket, drizzle with a little honey or maple syrup
    • Top with sesame seeds
    • Add chives
    • Make it healthier by adding avocado slices on top or guacamole
    • Top with bacon bits and sour cream
    • Top with Homemade Salsa
    • Use ranch dressing as a dip
    • Serve with dill dip
    • Spice things up by adding in some cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or chili powder!
    • Coat the sweet potatoes with spices like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, or thyme after air frying them for great flavor!

    🍽 Equipment

    To make sweet potato fries from frozen, you need an air fryer. The one I used for this recipe was the Ninja Foodi Air Fryer. It has an 8 qt capacity with two baskets, making it easy to cook enough food to feed my family in no time! I highly recommend it!

    I also have an Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer. It was very reasonably priced and has a large basket as well.

    🌡️ Storage

    To enjoy sweet potato fries after they've cooled down, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing after they are cooked; they would get mushy in the freezer.

    💭 Top tips

    There are a few things to pay attention to if you're using an air fryer for sweet potato fries from frozen.

    • Place the sweet potatoe fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. This ensures that all of them will come out crispy and golden brown as they should. To make sure that this happens, stir them about halfway through cooking time. The sweet potatoes should take about 20 minutes in the air fryer, but it depends on the size of each sweet potato and how your air fryer cooks.
    • Make sure to shake the basket halfway through the cooking time.
    • Consequently, all air fryers are not equal. If your fries are not crispy enough, put them back in for another minute or two.

    🍔 WHAT GOES WELL WITH THESE FRIES?

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    📋 FAQs

    Are sweet potato fries healthy?

    Air fryer sweet potato fries are crispy, delicious, and easy to make. They are also healthy. A single serving of frozen French fries contains 160 calories and just 1 gram of saturated fat.

    Do you have to thaw frozen sweet potato fries before air frying?

    No. Keep the fries completely frozen and add them to the air fryer basket.

    How long should you preheat an air fryer?

    It takes about 3 minutes for the air fryer to preheat. Please don't skip the preheating step; it will ensure that your food cooks evenly and turns out crispy every time.

    How long to cook frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer?

    Sweet potato fries will be perfectly cooked from frozen in about 20 minutes. However, each air fryer cooks differently, so keep an eye on the fries to ensure they don't burn.

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    Do you love sweet potato fries? If you do, then these air-fried sweet potatoes from frozen are for you! Not only are they healthier than deep-frying sweet potato fries - because there is no contact between sweet potato wedges and hot grease - but sweet potato fries will come out crispy on the outside and sweet and soft on the inside. Also, making sweet potato fries from frozen in an air fryer is easy; it's a great weeknight recipe!

    If you've tried these Frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer or any other recipe, please take a moment to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you!

    You can also Follow Me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Would you please tag me in your photos @windingcreekranchndingcreek_ranch? I would love to see your pictures!

    📋 Recipe

    Two servings of sweet potato fries in a wire fry basket with a side of ketchup beside them.

    Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries

    Delicious and easy, frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer will have you saying "WOW"! With simple ingredients and a quick prep time, these fries will be a family favorite! These fries have a crispy crunchy exterior, and the inside has a sweet and fluffy texture, more flavorful than when baked in the oven. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a quick, wholesome family side dish that will impress friends and family alike!
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 160kcal
    Author: Jeri Walker
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 454 g Sweet Potato Fries frozen
    • sea salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
    • Open the bag of fries and dump them in the basket of the air fryer.
    • Set the timer for 10 minutes. Shake the fries in the basket, and set the timer for 10 more minutes. Since all air fryers cook differently, start checking the fries 5 minutes before the timer is up to ensure that the fries do not burn. Shake the basket every time you check them to ensure they crisp up evenly.
    • When the timer is up and the fries are done to the preferred crispness, remove them from the air fryer and sprinkle with sea salt to taste. Serve as is, or serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.
    Storage:
    To enjoy sweet potato fries after they've cooled down, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing after they are cooked, they would get mushy in the freezer.
    Top Tips
    • Place the sweet potatoe fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. This ensures that all of them will come out crispy and golden brown as they should. To make sure that this happens, stir them about halfway through cooking time. The sweet potatoes should take about 20 minutes in the air fryer, but it depends on the size of each sweet potato and how your air fryer cooks.
    • Make sure to shake the basket halfway through the cooking time.
    • Consequently, all air fryers are not equal. If your fries are not crispy enough, put them back in for another minute or two.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 85g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/

      November 07, 2021 at 8:42 am

      5 stars
      This is telepathic! Just yesterday I was thinking how nice it would be to make some sweet potatoes the healthy way!:)))

      Reply
    2. Jean

      November 06, 2021 at 11:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love sweet potato fries! Ive been choosing it over potato fries, thanks for this recipe.

      Reply
    3. Shilpa

      November 06, 2021 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love making fries in an air fryer. Love how crispy they are!

      Reply
      • Jeri

        November 06, 2021 at 3:22 pm

        Me too! 🙂

        Reply

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