If you haven't tried these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries yet, you're missing out on a crispy, flavorful snack that's incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious! Perfectly seasoned and cooked to golden perfection, they're a great alternative to traditional fries without sacrificing taste.
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Why you'll love these?
- A delicious way to enjoy sweet potatoes: Even if you're not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, these fries might change your mind.
- Perfect texture: Crispy and golden on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, like the beet veggie cutlet.
- Packed with flavor: A blend of simple spices adds a savory, irresistible taste to every bite.
- Perfect with your favorite dips: Serve them with ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
- Easy and great option: The air fryer creates crispy fries with much less oil than traditional frying, like in making air-fried sabudana vada and chicken tikka.
- Great for any occasion: Serve them along with grilled paneer, fish cutlet, egg puffs, veggie puffs, veggie cream cheese rolls as a snack, side dish, or party appetizer; they're always a crowd-pleaser at gatherings, picnics, and family meals.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: Cut into thick fries or wedges. Sweet potatoes become crisp in the air fryer while staying soft and tender on the inside.
- Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (or Paprika): Adds a mild heat and beautiful color to the fries. Paprika works well as a substitute.
- Black Pepper: Brings a subtle warmth and enhances the overall flavor.
- Garlic Powder: Adds a savory, aromatic depth that pairs perfectly with sweet potatoes.
- Onion Powder: Provides a mild sweetness and extra savory flavor, like in making chicken patties.
- Avocado Oil: Helps the fries crisp up in the air fryer and allows the seasonings to coat evenly. Its high smoke point makes it ideal for air frying.
How to cook sweet potato fries in an air fryer?
Wash, scrub, and thoroughly dry the sweet potatoes, then cut them into long, thick fries. You can leave the skin on for extra texture or peel it if preferred.
Preheat the air fryer for about 10 minutes. This step helps the fries cook more evenly and develop a crispier exterior.
Place the sweet potato fries in a bowl, drizzle with avocado oil, and toss well to coat. If the fries are already coated with oil, there is no need to spray oil in the air fryer basket. Add the black pepper, red chili powder (or paprika), garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Toss until the fries are evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Step 1: Preheat the air fryer basket for 10 minutes at 380 deg F. Line the seasoned sweet potato fries. Air fry for 10 minutes and an additional 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Transfer to a serving dish. Adjust spices as needed.
Useful Tips
- Cut the fries into uniform sizes for even cooking. Fries that are similar in thickness will cook at the same rate and crisp up more evenly.
- Use your hands to toss the fries with the oil and seasonings. This helps ensure each fry is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Arrange the fries in a single layer and cook in batches if needed. This allows hot air to circulate properly and makes crispier fries.
- Some folks add the salt in the end to prevent it from getting soggy. I added salt in the beginning, and it was still crisp. Feel free to add as per your preference.
- Don't skip preheating the air fryer. Starting with a hot air fryer helps the fries cook more evenly and develop a crisp, golden exterior.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking to promote even browning and prevent the fries from sticking together.
- Serve immediately for the best texture. Air fryer sweet potato fries are at their crispiest when enjoyed fresh out of the air fryer.
Recipe FAQs
Soak the fries in cold water to release extra starch, and then dry them completely. Add cornstarch and the rest of the ingredients, and air fry them to get even crisper fries. Ensure to cook in small batches and not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Reduce the temperature by 10 deg F to 375 deg and air fry for 15 minutes if the fries are getting burnt. Keep a close watch on the last 4 to 5 minutes, open the basket, and give a shake so the fries get evenly cooked.
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Air fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potato
- ½ tsp red chili powder kashmiri or paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp salt or as needed
Instructions
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes.
- Cut into large wedges or long rectangular shape like fries.
- Spray avocado oil and coat them well.
- Season with all the mentioned spices and salt.
- Pre-heat the air fryer at 380 deg F for 10 minutes.
- Line the air basket with the seasoned sweet potato fries in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Air fry for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and fry for another 2 to 5 minutes or until the fries are golden and crispy. Keep a close eye on them during the final few minutes to prevent over-browning or burning.
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