These crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are the best healthy french fries out there. Made with just a few ingredients and so easy to make! With this delicious recipe, you’ll have the most addicting fries on the table in just 15 minutes. They are the perfect side, appetizer or snack and you can change it up easily with your favorite dips! Naturally gluten-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30 compliant.
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Updated March 2021
The Best Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Wondering how to make the best crispy sweet potatoes without a deep fryer? Ever since getting an air fryer a few years ago, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are the most frequent way we cook sweet potato fries without having to use much oil.
It is a game changer and totally possible to make crispy and delicious sweet potato fries quicker and easier than deep frying or if you were to bake them in the oven.
Grab some ketchup or make your own dip and get ready for your new favorite fries to go with it. These sweet potato fries hit the spot every time! They’re seasoned with irresistible flavorings like garlic powder and smoked paprika, then cooked to your desired crispiness in the air fryer. It’s that simple!
Why Use an Air Fryer?
Have you ever made homemade fries and found it hard to get them crispy enough? Well, when you cook them in the air fryer, that problem doesn’t exist! It’s the perfect appliance for making french fries because it cooks them with minimal oil, minimal effort and extraordinary results. That means healthier fries for everyone and less elbow grease for you!
Any time you’re craving sweet potato fries, this is the recipe for you. They can be made with a few simple pantry ingredients or all sorts of seasonings depending on your mood, and they’ll always come out perfect.
Plus, aside from being absolutely delicious, these savory crispy fries are also gluten-free, paleo, vegan and Whole30 compliant.
Want to switch up your fries? Try our Air Fryer Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini Fries or Air Fryer Avocado Fries and if you like cooking with your air fryer, be sure to check out my air fryer guide for helpful tips and tricks.
Are Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries healthy?
Not only are air fried sweet potato fries easier than oven-baked fries, but they’re actually healthier too! You only need half a tablespoon of oil to make them. They also get crispier in the air fryer than they do in the oven. This guilt-free, mess-free recipe will have you serving everything with a side of fries!
Sweet potatoes contain a ton of nutrients that are amazing for your body. Even if they have slightly more calories than homemade typical potato fries, they have more fiber, potassium, and Vitamin A.
If you buy your french fries frozen or at the drive-thru, then these delicious whole30 sweet potato fries are the healthiest option. Plus, since you can make this recipe at home, you can control the ingredients and dipping sauces you use!
How to Cut Sweet Potato Fries
The key to making the best air fryer sweet potato fries without cornstarch is to cut all the pieces as evenly and thinly so that they will all cook evenly. It’s okay if they are not all perfectly even since it will depend on the size of your sweet potato. We just want to make sure that they are roughly the same since the small pieces will cook faster and could burn in the air fryer.
- Place your sweet potato on a cutting board, and using a shark knife, cut the sweet potato down the middle vertically into thin slices.
- Stack the slices on top of each other then cut the sweet potato into french fry pieces that are about 1/4-inch thick.
Ingredients
All you really need to make sweet potato fries are the potatoes and your seasonings of choice. Here’s the fool-proof ingredient combination we use for ours:
- Medium Sweet Potatoes: Scrubbed, rinsed and dried.
- Avocado Oil: we prefer using avocado oil for my baked sweet potato fries to get the perfect texture but you can also sub with olive oil.
- Coarse Sea Salt: Or kosher salt, to taste.
- Black Pepper: Freshly cracked, to taste.
- Garlic Powder: For depth of flavor.
- Smoked Paprika: To add a lovely touch of heat!
- Parsley: Chopped, for serving.
- Lemon Wedges: For serving.
Dipping Sauce Variations:
Avocado Dip
- 1 avocado
- ½ lime
- 1 tsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
Cashew Cheese Dip
- ¼ cup cashews
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
How to Make Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
All you have to do is cut up your sweet potatoes, season them, fry them up, then—BOOM—flawless sweet potato fries!
- Heat Air Fryer: If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 380°F.
- Cut Potatoes: Slice the sweet potatoes into even ¼ inch strips, or use a fry cutter if you have one.
- Season: In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with oil and season them with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
- Place in Air Fryer Basket: Working in batches (depending on the size of your air fryer), place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not crowded or overlapping.
- Cook: Air fry at 380°F for 10-13 minutes (or longer), flipping halfway through, until the fries are golden brown or until they’ve reached your desired crispness.
- Garnish & Serve: Transfer the fries to a serving platter and sprinkle them with coarse salt and chopped fresh parsley. Serve them with your desired dipping sauce(s) and enjoy!
To make the dips
- Avocado Dip: Mash the avocado in a bowl with the back of a fork until smooth with the juice of ½ lime. Add the coriander and then season with salt and pepper.
- Aioli Dip: Blend the dip until it is smooth. If you don’t have a high speed blender soak them in hot water for 30 mins then drain.
Tips for Success
You can’t go wrong with this recipe! Here are a few extra tips for making sweet potato fries in the air fryer:
- Cut Fries Evenly: Using a fry cutter is the easiest way to get evenly-sized fries, but you can also cut and measure them on your own. Just slice each potato in half, lengthwise, and cut it into long, 1/4-inch strips (the fries will shrink a bit as they cook).
- Don’t Crowd the Air Fryer: Make sure you’re not putting too many fries in your air fryer basket at once. It’s better to work in batches. If your fries are too crowded, they won’t get as crispy.
- Preheat if Needed: Some air fryers don’t require preheating, but if yours does, don’t skip that step. The air fryer should be at 380°F before you put your fries in.
- Flip Fries Halfway Through: Use tongs to flip your sweet potato fries halfway through the cooking process. This ensures crispiness all around!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Serve with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
French fries are a classic side dish that pairs well with anything! And these sweet potato fries are no different. I especially love serving them with the following.
- Pair with Chicken: This juicy and tender Air Fryer Chicken Breast and Grilled Chicken is soaked in a delicious lemon garlic marinade! It tastes amazing with a side of crispy sweet potato fries.
- Serve with Burgers: Who doesn’t love burgers and fries? If anyone came to mind, they clearly haven’t tried these sweet potato fries with a Turkey and Chickpea Burger! These drool-worthy burgers come together in less than 30 minutes.
- Serve with Mac & Cheese: Crispy fries alongside a bowl of creamy mac and cheese – yes please! This vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is divine.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Store leftover fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll stay fresh for about 3-4 days. You can toast or air fry them at 360°F for a minute or two to warm them up. You could also reheat them in the microwave, if desired, but they won’t crisp up again.
Can you freeze sweet potato fries?
Yes, the great thing bout making sweet potato fries is that you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for meal prep.
How to Freeze Air Fried Sweet Potato Fries
Place the cooked sweet potato fries on a large baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to reheat from frozen
When ready to reheat, place the frozen sweet potato fries (cooking in batches) in a single layer in the air fryer basket at 365F and heat for 7-9 minutes or until desired crispiness.
More Air Fryer Recipes
We love air fryer recipes, and we have a lot of other family favorites to share! Try these ones next.
More sweet potato recipes you might like:
- Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are the best healthy french fries out there. Made with just a few ingredients and so easy to make! With this delicious recipe, you'll have the most addicting fries on the table in just 15 minutes. They are the perfect side, appetizer or snack and you can change it up easily with your favorite dips! Naturally gluten-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30 compliant.
- 4 medium-large sweet potatoes
- 3 tbsp avocado oil , you can also use olive oil if you prefer
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 avocado
- ½ lime
- 1 tsp fresh coriander finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup cashews
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 380°F.
Cut Potatoes: Slice the sweet potatoes into even ¼ inch strips, or use a fry cutter if you have one.
Season: In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with oil and season them with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
Place in Air Fryer Basket: Working in batches (depending on the size of your air fryer), place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not crowded or overlapping.
Cook: Air fry at 380°F for 10-13 minutes (or longer), flipping halfway through, until the fries are golden brown or until they've reached your desired crispness.
Garnish & Serve: Transfer the fries to a serving platter and sprinkle them with coarse salt and chopped fresh parsley. Serve them with your desired dipping sauce(s) and enjoy!
Avocado Dip: Mash the avocado in a bowl with the back of a fork until smooth with the juice of ½ lime. Add the coriander and then season with salt and pepper.
Aioli Dip: Place the ingredients for the cashew cheese dip in a food processor and blend until smooth. If you don’t have a high speed blender soak them in hot water for 30 mins then drain.
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*Please note the nutritional information is for fries only without the optional dips.
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