How To Make Ultimate Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These ultra-crispy sweet potato fries are extra crispy on the outside, and tender and flavorful on the inside. These fries are incredibly easy to make, and turn out light, delicate, and so satisfying. They are much healthier than the deep-fried version, and only use a tiny amount of olive oil. Plus, they are fully cooked to delicious crispness in only 10 minutes in the air fryer.

I LOVE sweet potato fries. Anytime we go out to a restaurant I would order these instead of regular french fries. I have been making them at home in the oven, but they always turned out more mushy than crispy. Then...I bought an air fryer.

Wow! This new appliance is so awesome! I bought a large 6 qt air fryer so that I could make a larger amount of food with fewer batches. The first thing I made in my new air fryer was these ultra-crispy sweet potato fries. They turned out so crispy! No mush! I'm embarrassed to say I ate the first batch myself while I was waiting for the next batch to cook. 😉 Seriously, they are that good.

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• 🍠 Ingredients
• 🔪 Instructions
• 💭 Top tips
• 📋 Are sweet potato fries healthy?
• 📖 Variations
• 🍔 What goes well with these fries?
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🍠 Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients to make these awesome fries.

• Sweet potatoes: I buy organic sweet potatoes
• Olive oil: I use organic olive oil, but avocado oil would be another great choice.
• Cornstarch: This really helps the fries to be crispy on the outside
• Seasonings: I use garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. I sprinkle some sea salt on them after they are fully cooked.

🔪 Instructions

The first thing to do is wash and peel your sweet potatoes. I used 4 medium-sized potatoes, about 1.5 pounds to feed my family of 4. To cut the potatoes, slice them in half lengthwise with a sharp knife on a cutting board. Then cut each half in half again lengthwise. You will have 4 sections of sweet potato. Cut each section into fries. We want them to be quite small, about ¼ inch wide.

Place sweet potato fries into a large bowl, and cover with water. The water helps to draw the starch out of the potatoes. This helps the fries to cook through better so that they are ultra crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Let them soak for a minimum of 1 hour, or as long as overnight. I don't recommend skipping this step. I skipped this step to see what would happen and they are definitely not as crispy.

Next, drain the water out and place the sweet potatoes on a towel on the counter. Pat dry with a towel. You want them to be as dry as possible.

Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add about 3 tsp of cornstarch, ¾ tsp of garlic powder, ¾ tsp paprika, and ⅛ tsp of black pepper.

Use a large spoon and mix up the cornstarch and seasonings into the sweet potatoes. The white cornstarch will disappear. Add 3 tbsp of olive oil, and mix it up again.

Preheat your air fryer. I set the temperature at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add sweet potatoes to the basket of the air fryer. Do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in small batches so that they cook evenly and get really crispy.

Finally, set the cooking time for 10 minutes, and be sure to shake the basket halfway through, at about 5 minutes. I tried cooking these for 8 minutes and they weren't cooked enough. I tried for 12 minutes and they had started to burn. So, 10 minutes was the perfect cook time for me.

I know that all air fryers do not cook the same, so the cooking time may have to be adjusted for your own air fryer.

That's it! I hope you enjoy these fries as much as we do!

💭 Top tips

• Cut the sweet potato fries into evenly sized fries so they cook evenly.
• Next, it is important to soak the potatoes in water if you want really crispy fries.
• Make sure you dry the sweet potatoes really well after they soak in the water.
• Most importantly, do not overcrowd the basket of the air fryer. There needs to be space around the potatoes so that the fries become crispy.
• Another equally important tip is always to add the oil. The oil causes the fries to be ultra-crispy.
• Finally, 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.

📋 Are sweet potato fries healthy?

Absolutely! Sweet potato fries are cooked with just a tiny bit of olive oil. They are much lower in calories and fat than deep-fried sweet potato fries.

Also, according to Healthline, sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They’re also high in antioxidants that protect your body from free radical damage and chronic disease. Additionally, they also promote the growth of good gut bacteria and contribute to a healthy gut, which may protect against certain cancers. They also prevent vision loss and improve eye health. Also, they can improve brain health by reducing inflammation and preventing mental decline. Similarly, sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A that helps support your immune system and gut health.

📖 Variations

Change up the flavor of these sweet potato fries simply by changing the seasonings you put on. Here are some tasty ideas to try!

• Use cayenne pepper for a spicier kick.
• Try ½ tsp oregano
• Chili powder
• Thyme
• Smoked paprika
• Italiano seasoning
• Dill weed

🍔 What goes well with these fries?

I could eat these delicious fries for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Even as a snack! Anytime, actually. Try them with:

• Super yummy dill dip
• Air Fryer Keto Tuna Patties - Quick and Healthy
• Tender BBQ Pork Ribs in Instant Pot - From Frozen
• Insanely Good Maple-Soy Glazed Salmon
• Seriously Easy Spinach And Mushroom Omelet
• Hamburger
• BBQ pulled pork

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