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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (homemade)

Published Feb 15, 2022 by Allyson · 15 Comments
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Making homemade sweet potato fries has never been easier than with the air fryer! Made in a fraction of the time with no frying, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries will be a healthy family favorite snack or side dish!

Making homemade sweet potato fries has never been easier than with the air fryer! Made in a fraction of the time with no frying, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries will be a healthy family favorite snack or side dish!

Using the air fryer to make french fries and sweet potato fries is such an easy way to make these snacks at home. It is incredibly healthy because there is no deep frying, and hardly any oil at all. This heart healthy snack or side dish will be a staple in the dinner or lunch routine. Making Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries takes hardly any time or effort, and they are crispy and delicious!

Making homemade sweet potato fries has never been easier than with the air fryer! Made in a fraction of the time with no frying, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries will be a healthy family favorite snack or side dish!

I use the air fryer for everything and it is hands down my favorite appliance. I love that it makes deep frying unnecessary and it helps keep healthy foods like sweet potatoes healthy! These sweet potato fries are healthy and majorly delicious much like these Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini fries, Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus , Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli, or Air Fryer Avocado Fries.

First thing is first, you must have an Air Fryer to make these amazing Air Fryer sweet potato Fries! I really like my Power XL Air Fryer! Making these couldn’t be easier – only a few ingredients and they come together in minutes! WIN WIN!

sweet potato fry dipped in sauce

How to make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

  • First, prep the sweet potatoes by peeling the skin (or you can leave the skin on), then slice the potatoes into french fries:
    • Slice a potato in half lengthwise with a chef's knife. Lay each half cut-side down. Slice lengthwise into ¼ thick slices. Stack about half of the slices and cut lengthwise into ¼ inch thick fries. Repeat with the rest.
  • Next, fill a bowl with ice and water. Place the sliced sweet potatoes into the ice bath and swish them around a bit. Let the sweet potato slices soak for 30 minutes.
    • This is an important step and will help the fries become crispy when cooking. Leaving too much starch on the potatoes will cause them to be soggy.
prepping sweet potato fries
  • Remove the sweet potato slices after 30 minutes, and using a clean kitchen towel pat them completely dry.
  • Add the dried slices to a ziplock bag or bowl. Add oil and seasonings, then toss to coat.
  • Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer with oil spray, then add the sweet potato fries in a single layer to the air fryer.
prepping sweet potato fries
  • Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and 8 minutes. When the time is up, shake around the fries, then close the air fryer and cook 4-5 more minutes at 400 degrees. Check after 4 minutes, and add additional time for desired crispiness. Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sauce such as this Chick-fil-A Sauce or Big Mac Sauce!
Making homemade sweet potato fries has never been easier than with the air fryer! Made in a fraction of the time with no frying, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries will be a healthy family favorite snack or side dish!

How to reheat sweet potato fries in the air fryer:

Add the left over sweet potato fries back to the air fryer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on 400 degrees. Shake and cook another minute if needed.

Are Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Healthy?

Yes! By using the air fryer instead of deep frying, you can reduce the calories by over 50% and the fat grams by 75%. Another great alternative to deep frying is baking, but it takes longer and is more tedious to bake the sweet potato fries than using the air fryer.

I love dipping Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries in everything, but these are some popular dipping sauces:

  • The Best Ever Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
  • Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
  • In-n-Out Sauce
  • Big Mac Sauce (copycat recipe)
  • Chipotle Ranch Dip
  • COPYCAT Zax Sauce
  • Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
  • Copycat Outback Bloomin’ Onion Sauce
dipping sweet potato fry in sauce

What to serve with Sweet Potato Fries:

  • Air Fryer Hot Dogs
  • Air Fryer Hamburgers
  • Air Fryer Fish
  • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
  • Beef Chili Recipe
  • Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets (Chick-fil-A Copycat)
  • Hamburger Casserole (one skillet)
  • Spicy Black Bean Hawaiian BBQ Burgers
  • California Grilled Cheese (Turkey, Avocado, Tomato)
  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
  • Air Fryer Chicken Wings (super crispy)
  • Instant Pot Chicken Wings
  • Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps (KETO/low carb)
  • Big Mac Lettuce Wraps (low carb)

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

  • Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
  • COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
  • GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen
Making homemade sweet potato fries has never been easier than with the air fryer! Made in a fraction of the time with no frying, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries will be a healthy family favorite snack or side dish!

If you like nutritious side dishes as much as I do, check out these other ideas from Domestic Superhero:

  • Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
  • Air Fryer Kale Chips are the easiest and most delicious Kale Chips! Made in just minutes and super healthy (63 calories per serving), these will be your go-to snack!
  • Air Fryer Avocado Fries are creamy and crunchy without any oily mess! With only a handful of ingredients, these are the perfect healthy snack or appetizer!
  • Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is an incredibly easy, quick, and delicious side dish. This lower calorie air fryer option will become a staple side dish!
  • Asian Glazed Brussels Sprouts – perfect dinner companion! Roasted with a delicious spicy sweet glaze that everyone will love!
  • Instant Pot Garlic Hummus Recipe only has a handful of ingredients; Save money and know exactly what’s in your food with this recipe !
  • Air Fryer Roasted Asparaguss has only 2 ingredients and takes a fraction of the typical time, this will be your favorite way to cook asparagus!

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5 from 11 votes
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (homemade)
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
48 mins
 

Making homemade sweet potato fries has never been easier than with the air fryer! Made in a fraction of the time with no frying, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries will be a healthy family favorite snack or side dish!

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer sweet potato fries
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼ inch slices
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Prep the sweet potatoes by peeling the skin (or you can leave the skin on), then slice the potatoes into french fries: Slice a potato in half lengthwise with a chef’s knife. Lay each half cut-side down. Slice lengthwise into ¼ thick slices. Stack about half of the slices and cut lengthwise into ¼ inch thick fries. Repeat with the rest.

  2. Fill a bowl with ice and water. Place the sliced sweet potatoes into the ice bath and swish them around a bit. Let the sweet potato slices soak for 30 minutes. Remove the sweet potato slices after 30 minutes, and using a clean kitchen towel pat them completely dry.

  3. Add the dried slices to a ziplock bag or bowl. Add oil and seasonings, then toss to coat. Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer with oil spray, then add the sweet potato fries in a single layer to the air fryer.

  4. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and 8 minutes. When the time is up, shake around the fries, then close the air fryer and cook 4-5 more minutes at 400 degrees. Check after 4 minutes, and add additional time for desired crispiness. Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sauce.

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Recipe Notes

To reheat: Add sweet potato fries back to the air fryer. Cook 2-3 minutes on 400 degrees. 

Nutritional information per serving: 140 calories, 3g fat, 26g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 5g sugar, 2g protein.

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  1. Beth

    February 15, 2022 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    Those look amazing! I love sweet potatoes, so I am definitely excited to make these.

    Reply
  2. Amanda

    February 15, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    Sweet potato fries are my favorite and I cannot wait to make them at home!

    Reply
  3. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

    February 16, 2022 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    Homemade is always the best!

    Reply
  4. Kristyn

    February 16, 2022 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    These make our family so happy!! You can never have enough sweet potato fries! The air fryer makes it so easy & super crisp!

    Reply
  5. Krystle

    February 16, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    Super crispy! This is one of our favorite healthy side dishes.

    Reply
  6. Agnes

    February 16, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    Ohh these look so tasty! Air frying fries them is such a game changer 🙌🏻

    Reply
  7. Donna Batrone

    February 16, 2022 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    I can't believe how crispy these are! I won't make them any other way from now on!

    Reply
  8. katerina @ diethood.com

    February 16, 2022 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    These fries are so yummy!! My family would LOVE these!

    Reply
  9. Beti | easyweeknightrecipes

    February 16, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    I can't wait to try these! They sound incredibly delicious!

    Reply
  10. Catalina

    February 16, 2022 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    It's tasty and healthy! Love how crispy and delicious these sweet potato fries are!

    Reply
  11. Amanda

    February 17, 2022 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    These turned out perfectly and they were so easy.

    Reply
  12. Bella Adams

    February 21, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this recipe today and it's the best recipe for sweet potato fries so far. I'll make them this way all the time now! Delicious!!!

    Reply

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