Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, air fryer sweet potato fries are a healthier take on a favorite side. The air fryer crisps them with just a little oil, so they are far lighter than the deep-fried version. Serve them with a dipping sauce as a snack or side.
- ⏱ 25 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Cut the sweet potatoes into even fries about 1 cm thick.
- Toss with the cornstarch first, then the oil, paprika, and salt.
- Preheat the air fryer to 190C (375F).
- Arrange in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking twice, until crisp and golden.
- Season with a little more salt and serve hot with a dip.
💡 Chef's tip
Cut the fries to an even thickness and do not crowd the basket, or they will steam instead of crisping.
Tossing the cut fries with a teaspoon of cornstarch before the oil is the trick to a crisp shell, since sweet potatoes are naturally moist and tend to go soft.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbs: 34 g
- Fat: 5 g
