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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet thick wedges of sweet potato, cooked in the air fryer, make these air fryer sweet potato fries fluffy and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F
  • Scrub the sweet potatoes and peel. I prefer to use a fry cutter to get even pieces. If you don't have one, cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Turn the halves cut-side down onto your cutting board, then slice each half lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide slices. Try to get them close to the same size so they will cook evenly. Then turn the slices flat on your cutting board and cut into 1/4" wide sticks. (see photos in post)
  • If you want extra crispy fries, place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl full of water and soak them for an hour to remove some of the starch. You can still get a crispy fry if you skip this step. Drain the water and dry the sweet potato sticks with a paper towel or dish towel.
  • In a gallon ziploc bag, sweet potato sticks, oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Shake to coat each piece. Now add the cornstarch and shake again to coat.
  • You will have to cook the fries in batches because you don't want to overcrowd your airfryer in order to get them crispy. To keep the fries warm between batches, preheat the oven to 200℉, and place them on a baking sheet in the oven in between batches.
  • Place into sweet potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer to avoid overcrowding. Make sure there is space between each sweet potato so that the air can circulate and they can get crispy instead of steamed. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Slide your airfryer tray out and shake the fries to flip them to the other side, or use tongs to flip them. Put them back in for another 5-10 minutes. The cooking time can vary by a lot based on your air fryer model and how crispy you like your fries. Check them often for the the last few minutes to make sure they don't burn!
  • Transfer cooked fries to your warm oven while you cook the rest. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16155IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg