Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (2024)

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Air fryer sweet potato fries are crispier than baked sweet potatoes fries and much healthier than deep-fried ones! Plus, they cook up in 10 minutes.

I have a thing for sweet potato fries… fries in general, really (I have a ton of fry recipes on the blog including jicama fries, butternut squash fries, zucchini fries and turnip fries). I crave them from time to time and had a major fry craving when I was pregnant.

Baked vs. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Sometimes the real deal deep-fried sweet potato fries hit the spot but I’m honestly just as satisfied making healthy sweet potato fries at home. Before the air fryer became popular I was all about baked sweet potato fries. I still love them, but I have to admit that using the air fryer to make them is faster and they actually get crispier too. Spoiler alert: there’s no need to soak your potatoes in water ahead of time!

The one con is that my air fryer isn’t huge so I have to cook the fries in multiple batches. This might be a personal problem but I have to mention it!

Here’s What You Need

• sweet potato–sweet potatoes are a powerhouse vegetable! They’re packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and are also high in antioxidants. You can read more about the health benefits of sweet potatoes here. When looking for a sweet potato make sure to grab a firm sweet potato. The skin should be smooth, without cracks if possible. I usually buy a Jewel or Garnet sweet potato because that’s most available at my local grocery store. Make sure you grab a sweet potato and not a yam – they look super similar but yams are starchier than sweet potatoes.
• avocado or olive oil–either oil works! This helps the potatoes crisp up and helps the spices stick to the potato.
• sea saltand black pepper –brings out all of the flavors.

Flavor Variations

• garlic powder –my seasoning of choice! Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder when you mix the potatoes with oil, salt and pepper.
• paprika and cayenne pepper – spice it up by adding 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
• cinnamon – play up the savory + sweet flavor by adding 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
• taco seasoning –add a sprinkle of taco seasoning to the fries before baking and then squeeze fresh lime juice on after baking for a Mexican-inspired side!

How to Cook Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Prep your potato – wash and peel your sweet potato and cut it lengthwise into fry shapes, about ⅛ inch thick. The thinner you cut them, the crispier your fries will be.

Toss with oil and seasoning – add your sweet potato fries, oil salt, pepper and any additional seasoning to a bowl and toss to combine.

Air fry – add your sweet potato fries to your air fryer in a single layer and cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, tossing once halfway through. You may need to cook these in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.

Serve – serve fries immediately alongside your favorite protein or with a dipping sauce of choice.

tip!
Try to make all your fries about the same size so that they cook evenly. For crispier fries, I recommend cutting them about ⅛ inch thick. If you cut the fries too big they won't crisp up as nicely.

How to Serve Sweet Potato Fries

In my mind, sweet potato fries go with just about anything! Here are some of my favorite ways to serve sweet potato fries:

• With a dip – I’m all about the dip when it comes to fries! I will say, these sweet potato fries are delicious on their own but they are definitely extra fancy with dip. See below for my favorite dip options!
• With a burger – you can’t have a burger without fries, am I right?! Some of my go-to burgers are these black bean burgers, spinach feta turkey burgers or cilantro lime chicken burgers.
• With protein – if you’re not feeling a burger you could serve these fries alongside my baked chicken tenders, baked chicken nuggets or BBQ jackfruit sandwiches. The options are endless!
• With a salad – I know it sounds weird, but I love pairing ameal-sized salad with a side of fries.

Dip Options

• Aioli –my favorite dip for sweet potato fries! Make a garlic aioli by mixing garlic powder and mayonnaise or a sriracha aioli by mixing sriracha and mayonnaise.
• Chick-Fil-A Sauce –mmm the tangy sauce paired with the sweet fries? Absolute perfection.
• Honey Mustard –one of my favorite dips of all time!
• Ketchup – can’t go wrong with good ol’ ketchup. Try to buy a version without any added sugar if possible. The Primal Kitchen unsweetened ketchup is my go-to store-bought brand.

How to Store Leftovers

I could eat an entire tray of sweet potato fries by myself and usually never have leftovers, but if you decide to make a bigger batch and have leftovers store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 days. To reheat, just place them in the air fryer in a single layer and cook at 375°F for 1-2 minutes. You can also reheat them in a toaster oven, regular oven or microwave. Just note that the potatoes will get soft if you reheat them in the microwave.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato FAQ

More Sweet Potato Recipes

• Baked Sweet Potatoes
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Grilled Sweet Potatoes
• Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Hummus
• Baked Sweet Potato Chips
• Sweet Potato Soup
• Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
• Sweet Potato Nachos
• Sweet Potato Cupcakes
• Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

Try These Other Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Broccoli
• Air Fryer Chicken Breast
• Air Fryer Tofu
• Air Fryer Cauliflower
• Air Fryer Salmon
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
• Pasta Chips
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Salmon Bites
• Air Fryer Butternut Squash
• Air Fryer Carrots

Be sure to check out all of mysweet potato recipes and the full collection of air fryer recipes here on EBF.