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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

4.4 from 66 reviews

Crispy and flavorful air fryer sweet potato fries seasoned with smoked paprika, mixed herbs, and a touch of salt and pepper. This easy and healthy recipe uses an air fryer to achieve perfect golden fries with less oil, making it a delicious and guilt-free snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika (or other seasonings such as Cajun seasoning, BBQ seasoning, or garlic granules)
  • ½ tsp mixed herbs
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into ½ cm thick sticks, ensuring even sizes for consistent cooking.
  2. Season the Fries: Place the sliced sweet potatoes into a bowl, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and toss them well to coat. Sprinkle over the smoked paprika, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to thoroughly mix and coat each fry evenly with the seasoning.
  3. Air Fry the Fries in Batches: Arrange a single layer of the seasoned sweet potato sticks in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking or tossing the basket halfway through (around 5 minutes) to ensure even browning and crispiness.
  4. Cook Remaining Batches: Repeat the air frying process with the remaining seasoned sweet potato fries, maintaining a single layer in the basket.
  5. Final Crisping: Once all batches are cooked, return all fries to the air fryer basket, give a good shake to mix, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat and crisp them through before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, soak the sliced sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before drying and seasoning.
  • Adjust seasoning according to taste; feel free to experiment with other herbs and spices.
  • Cook fries in a single layer without overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
  • Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mix.

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