How to make air fryer sweet potato fries that bare crispy

These air fryer sweet potato fries are a perfect addition to any family meal. Here is the best and easiest way to make them. The air fryer has been a gadget that has been a hot topic of conversation recently.

With many people trying to reduce their energy costs and make savings with their food, an air fryer is a gadget that can help you do all of those things and turn out some delicious food while doing so.

These air fryer sweet potato fries are perfect if you are looking for a side dish that is quick and easy to make but still packs all of that delicious flavour.

 

Why choose sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes are a great alternative to your standard white potato fries or chips. They are lighter in calories and carbohydrates and sweeter in flavour. Kids usually love them, so they could become a big staple in your household.

I have used a basic seasoning from pantry or cupboard items you will likely already have, but I have also made a few suggestions later in this post for some alternative flavours to try. For now, here is everything you need to know to make the air fryer sweet potato fries.

Ingredients needed to make the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

First of all, it is a good idea to ensure that you can get all of the ingredients together. Focusing on this first means that the cooking process will be simple. You will need:

How to make the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Now that you have all your ingredients to hand it is time to make the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.

Recipe yields: approximately 40 fries

Cook time: 10-12 minutes

200°c or 390°f

The first thing you will need to do is prepare and peel your sweet potatoes

Once they are ready, cut them into strips. I recommend around ¼ – ½  inch in thickness but the thinner they are, the crispier they will be.

Now they are ready you will want to add all of your seasonings to a bowl and then toss the sweet potato fries with the oil and seasoning.

Arrange the fries evenly in your air fryer drawer or liner. line fries evenly in the air fryer.

Turn on the air fryer and set the temperature. Then bake for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Serving with your favourite dipping sauce or main meal. Yum!

Recipe notes and tips

When it comes to any recipe, we can often need a few helpful hints and tips to guide us through. If you want to make the most out of these incredible Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries then here are some recipe notes and tips to help.

• Be careful not to cut the sweet potato fries into strips that are too small. If you do want them thin and crispy just adjust the baking time, and keep an eye on them. Same if you want them thicker but increase the time instead.
• Make sure that the oil and seasoning are coating the sweet potato fries evenly.
• Using an air fryer liner will reduce the mess and clean up once your sweet potato fries are cooked.
• If you are cooking more than you can lie out on the bottom of the air fryer basket then either do them in batches, carefully shake regularly whilst cooking or accept they will not be as crispy.

Variations to try

Tweaking the recipes, finding substitutes for ingredients, and looking at ways to enhance a recipe is a great way to take things to the next level. So I wanted to share with you some of them that you might want to try.

• If you like things hot then why not add some chilli powder to the seasoning? You could use chilli flakes as well or even chilli oil.
• Flavoured oil will really enhance the flavour of your sweet potato fries. Garlic oil would be great for this recipe.
• Cook the sweet potato fries with other vegetables like green peppers or onions. You could do your very own take on salt and pepper fries.
• Simply using salt and pepper will still create an amazing flavour for these sweet potato chips.

FAQs

Sometimes every question isn’t covered in the method, so hopefully, some of the below questions will help you out. If you don’t see the answer you need, leave a comment on this post or get in touch directly.

How should I serve the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries?

You can serve them as they are with your favourite dipping sauce. Mayonnaise, ketchup, or sweet chilli sauce will all be great options. Or why not enjoy these as a side dish to other meals? A salmon fillet, chicken, or a burger. Anything you would usually enjoy fries with.

How do I store the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries?

If you have any leftovers then make sure they cool completely and then add them to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes to warm up and crisp up.

You can prepare and freeze them if you want to get ahead with meal prep. Or if you want to prepare ahead for an evening meal add the cut potatoes to water, use a kitchen towel to remove the posture when you are ready to bake and then add the oil and seasoning and continue with the method as suggested.

I hope you enjoy making and eating your Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.

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