I love Sweet Potato Fries. This time instead of using the frozen variety I decided to make my own from scratch and make them in my Air Fryer.
While this recipe is pretty simple, the hardest part will be cutting the sweet potatoes. If you are fortunate enough to own a french fry cutter it will make the job so much easier.
Tips
- When raw, sweet potatoes can be hard as a rock. I like to microwave 2-3 minutes depending on their size to soften them up a bit to make it easier to slice or put through the fry machine.
- Cook times may vary from air fryer to air fryer so I recommend starting with the times listed on the recipe card and adjusting accordingly.
Recipe Variation
In addition to adding salt before the final cook, you can also add a little chili powder, garlic powder or even a little brown sugar. Experiment and make it your own!
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Sweet Potato Fries recipe in the Air Fryer. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Sweet Potatoes – cut them by hand to the desired size or use a french fry cutter
- Cornstarch – helps crisp up the fries
- Olive Oil – Try to use the best quality olive oil you can
- Kosher Salt – regular salt is fine too
How to Make Sweet Potato Fries
- After washing the sweet potatoes, cut them into 1/4 inch wide sticks with a knife or a French fry cutter.
- Soak the fries in water for about 10 minutes. Drain the water and pat the fries dry with a paper towel.
- If necessary, preheat your Air Fryer to 390°F.
- In a bowl, toss the potatoes in cornstarch until evenly coated. Place the potatoes in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes tossing them once.
- Return the fries to the bowl and toss with olive oil and salt until evenly coated.
- Reduce the temperature to 350°F and cook for another 7 to 8 minutes or until the fries are tender and golden brown.
Printable Recipe Card
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Sweet Potatoes, about 1 large
- ¾ Tsp Cornstarch
- 1 ½ Tsp Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
Instructions
- After washing the sweet potatoes, cut them into 1/4 inch wide sticks with a knife or with a french fry cutter.
- Soak the fries in water for about 10 minutes. Drain the water and pat the fries dry with a paper towel.
- If necessary, preheat your Air Fryer to 390°F.
- In a bowl, toss the potatoes in cornstarch until evenly coated. Place the potatoes in basket of the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes tossing them once.
- Return the fries to the bowl and toss with olive oil and salt until evenly coated.
- Reduce the temperature to 350°F and cook for another 7 to 8 minutes or until the fries are tender and golden brown.
These sweet potato fries are so tasty, and in the air fryer, it takes no time at all.