Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
These air fryer sweet potato fries cook quickly, turn crisp and golden, and make an easy side for burgers, wraps, and weeknight dinners. The simple seasoning highlights the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, and the air fryer keeps the texture light without sacrificing taste. They’re reliable, versatile, and a great way to bring a homemade sweet potato side dish to the table with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Peeler
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dry dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut off the ends. Slice each potato into ¼-inch planks. Stack a few planks at a time, and cut them into ¼-inch fries.
- Add the strips to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dry dill, and paprika until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400℉ for 3 to 5 minutes. Arrange the sweet potato strips in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden. Repeat with the remaining batches.
- Serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make the strips as uniform as possible for even cooking.
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to taste or add chili powder for extra heat.
