Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Printable)
Golden, crispy sweet potato fries seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder, cooked to perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Sweet Potatoes
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 1.3 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch fries
→ Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional to taste
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Place the cut sweet potato fries into a large mixing bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 - Drizzle olive oil over the coated fries and toss thoroughly to ensure an even coat.
04 - Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the fries, mixing well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
05 - Place fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Air fry the fries for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even crisping, until golden and crispy.
07 - Remove fries from the air fryer, season with additional salt if desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They're genuinely crispy outside and tender inside, which sounds simple but takes real technique to nail.
- The whole process feels less like cooking and more like assembling something delicious in under half an hour.
- You can make them healthy or indulgent depending on your mood and what sauce you pair them with.
02 -
- Don't skip the cornstarch step or crowd the basket—both are non-negotiable if you want crispy fries, not soft ones.
- Every air fryer runs a little different, so check at the fifteen-minute mark and cook a bit longer if needed rather than burning a whole batch guessing.
03 -
- The cornstarch-plus-oil combination is what separates these from ordinary air fryer fries—don't skip either one.
- Halfway through cooking, shake your basket with purpose; a gentle rattle isn't enough, so give it a good shake to keep fries from sticking together.