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Sweet Potato Fries (Air Fryer + Oven)

By Rachael | Updated on March 19, 2020

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Sweet Potato Fries Air Fryer:

Crispy exterior, soft and pillowy interior, perfectly seasoned sweet potato fries! These crispy sweet potato fries are made in the air-fryer, and only use a small amount of oil.

Sweet potato fries made in the air fryer are a great, healthy alternative to deep fried fries. The small amount of oil means less fat and calories, without sacrificing flavor. And the air fryer means crispy, tasty, fries, within minutes if your not a fan of sweet potato’s try Air Fryer Fries.

Sweet potatoes are so versatile you can mash them and make a sweet potato casserole, scallop them, make a pie, or air fry. If you don’t have an air fryer, don’t stress, I have included oven instructions as well.

A pile of sweet potato fries that were cooked in the air fryer

Raise your hands if you love fries? Oh man, both hands up over here. But I can be a little picky when it comes to my fries. I like a crispy exterior, soft interior, and if I can get them with less oil, then hallelujah. I mean, I want to be so into healthy eating and everything, but I am more of a moderation in all things kind of girl.

And I do love my fries. That is one of the top reasons I am currently crushing on all things air fryer.

How does an air fryer work?

The air fryer is super awesome because it gives you the consistency and texture of fried food, with that crispy crunch we all love and find so satisfying, but without all the extra oil.

How? It uses air and convection technology to circulate that air and evaporate the moisture off the exterior of your food to give it a crispy crunch.

It is actually pretty awesome. And I have made everything from breakfast eggs to stuffed chicken in mine. If you don’t have one, I suggest checking them out: Amazon Air Fryers.

How do you make sweet potato fries crispy?

When it comes to fries, I love them crispy. The trick is in the size of the fry, the amount of oil used, the space between fries, and the cook time. So I am going to tell you what I have found to work the best in my air fryer, but you may want test and adjust for whatever air fryer you have.
1. Fry size: that 1 centimeter square size is great for fries, and great for getting a crispy exterior and the fries cooked through. 1/4th inch or so. Give or take!
2. Oil: I like to use just enough oil to give the exterior of the food a light coating, but not so much that you have oil in the bottom of your bowl. The oil helps with the frying, but it also helps the seasoning stick to the fries. You can make the sweet potato fries without oil, but they won’t be as crispy.
3. Space: In the air fryer, the fries won’t get crispy unless air can flow around them. The technology it uses to get that fried by air texture requires air flow. So, that is the down side, it will take a while or several batches if you are cooking for a crowd. But trust me, it is worth it to get that satisfying crisp exterior.
4. Time: In my air fryer it takes between 8-10 minutes to get a crispy exterior, depending on how exact I was in my cutting.
5. Flip half way through: Even though one of the perks of an air fryer is you don’t have to flip food to get it crispy, it does help with even cooking. So, flip part way through.

Crispy sweet potato fries are made in the air fryer

How do you make sweet potato fries in the oven?

Can we just agree that if you do not currently own an air fryer you need to get one right now!

Amazon Air Fryer options are aplenty, so go! I have a Gourmia Air Fryer, which you can get at Costco. It is 5 quarts. But the Phillips one is one of the top rated air fryers on the market.

However, if you do not have an air fryer, you can still make these tasty sweet potato fries in the oven.

The tips for getting great sweet potato fries in the oven are similar to those of cooking in the air fryer. You need space. You need a little oil. And you need to cut them into a uniform shape and size.

Are sweet potato fries better for you than french fries?

Ok, no matter how many times I post something with sweet potatoes, I get questions about whether or not sweet potatoes are better for you than regular old white potatoes. And the answer is yes. For the most part.

I am not a nutritionist. But here is what I know: Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins C and B. They have potassium, which means they are great for avoiding things like leg aches. White potatoes are lower in fat and sugar than sweet potatoes. But, sweet potatoes have fewer carbs and calories. White potatoes contain more protein and fiber. So those looking for low carb and low calories diets, sweet potatoes are the winner. But honestly, both are fine as long as you aren’t loading them up with unhealthy things.

sweet potato air fryer fries

Sweet potato fries are my favorite snack, but they also make a great side dish. I love serving them with:

  • Roasted chicken and brussels sprouts
  • Instant pot french dip sandwiches
  • Chicken club sandwiches
  • Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
A pile of sweet potato fries that were cooked in the air fryer

Sweet Potato Fries Air fryer

Crispy sweet potato fries made in the air-fryer. By cooking in the air fryer you use less oil and get just as much flavor and crispy crunch on the exterior.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, french fries, sweet potatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and sliced into fries
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • fresh black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Set air fryer to 400°F for 8 minutes.
  • Peel and cut sweet potatoes into fries, approximately 1 cm square thickness.
  • Add sweet potatoes to a bowl with seasonings, and 1-2 teaspoons olive oil. Toss to combine. 
  • Transfer fries to the air fryer basket, in batches, leaving space between the fries for air circulation. 
  • Cook in batches so there is plenty of room between the fries in the air fryer so the air can circulate. Do not overcrowd or they will not get crispy. 
  • Cook for 8 minutes, turning half way through for best results.

Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries

  • Position oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 
  • Spray baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  • Add sweet potatoes to a bowl with seasonings, and 1 Tbs olive oil. Toss to combine.
  • Arrange potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd.
  • Bake until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, cooking approximately 18-24 minutes. 
  • Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9260IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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  1. Becky Hardin says

    January 1, 2019 at 11:08 am

    These are perfect. I love some good sweet potato fries! I love that they are not fried in oil.
    Reply
  2. Courtney O'Dell says

    January 1, 2019 at 11:14 am

    Yum i LOVE how delicious these fries came out of the air fryer!
    Reply
  3. Kara says

    January 1, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    I love sweet potato fries, but I've never tried them at home. These look simply scrumptious! Now I'm tempted to get myself an air fryer!
    Reply
  4. Kristyn says

    January 1, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    Yum, yum!!! I love these!! I would prefer sweet potato fries over regular fries any day! I love that these are crispy!
    Reply
  5. Aimee Shugarman says

    January 2, 2019 at 7:22 am

    I guess it's time to take my air fryer out of the box!
    Reply
  6. Sandy says

    August 25, 2019 at 5:55 pm

    Most helpful recipe. Cooking directions are spot on!!
    Reply
  7. Sue says

    November 16, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    I cooked mine on 400 for 10 minutes than flipped them for a few more minutes They were not crispy so I put them in longer, they got a bit dark and they still weren’t crispy. How come?
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    • Rachael says

      November 18, 2019 at 12:08 am

      I am not sure. What kind of air fryer do you have? Did you use the oil when you tossed them? Depending on how thick they were cut they may need to cook longer to get crispy.
      Reply
  8. Sandy says

    January 18, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    My air fryer manufacturer discourages the use of olive oil because it has such a low smoke point. Did you have a problem with smoke while you were cooking these?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 20, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      I have not, but you can sub it out for a different oil such as canola if you would like.
      Reply
  9. Lora says

    February 20, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    The Ingredients call for 2 tsp. of olive oil, but the Instructions call for 1 TBSP of olive oil. Which measurement is correct? This looks like a really good recipe. This is for my grandson. He can't have much oil due to a stomach condition, so the 2 tsp. sounded about perfect for him, but not a full tablespoon.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      February 25, 2020 at 11:25 am

      You really don't need much, just enough to coat so the seasonings stick. You can even just spray them with cooking spray if that helps!
      Reply

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