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    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

    Published: Sep 27, 2021 · Modified: Sep 30, 2021 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 2 Comments

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    My favorite restaurant side just got better with this HEALTHY HOMEMADE recipe for AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES. And they’re everything I want—super crispy outside, tender inside, with a little spice to complement the natural sweetness. It’s so much fun to make sweet potato fries because their sweet/savory flavor is made for getting creative with dips.

    sweet potato fries served with ketchup

    While these sweet potato fries taste and feel indulgent, the Air Fryer lets me enjoy this delicious treat guilt-free. Air frying eliminates all the things I don’t want—NO deep or shallow frying, NO refined oils, NO mess, NO greasy oil-soaked fries, NO regret!

    If you’ve never tried dusting potatoes with cornstarch before air frying, it’s time to give it a try. Cornstarch helps fries get nice and crispy so skipping the traditional frying method doesn’t mean sacrificing texture. These homemade fries come out like…..fries! 

    sweet potato fries with ketchup

    The seasoning on these Sweet Potato Fries (salt, garlic, and cayenne pepper) means they’re really tasty as-is out of the Air Fryer. But we’re dip people in my family and we like to switch it up! Ketchup, green chutney, sriracha mayo, curry mayo, tamarind chutney, and buffalo sauce + sour cream are a few of the different pairings we’ve enjoyed. Hungry yet?!

    Sweet potatoes are full of nutrients with many health benefits. However, deep frying adds a significant amount of calories to a low-calorie food. Also, the oil used for frying is usually low-quality refined oil which can be inflammatory for many people. That’s why I’m so happy to share this Airfryer recipe! 

    Health Benefits

    Here are a few health benefits from making sweet potatoes part of your diet. Sweet Potatoes are an amazing source of:

    1. Potassium - regulates fluid in the body’s cells, helps control muscle contractions, and helps prevent bone loss and kidney stones, and may help lower blood pressure.
    2. Beta Carotene/Vitamin A - Beta Carotene which gives the sweet potato its orange color, is converted to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is responsible for eye health, vision, and also a well-functioning immune system. With the skin on, sweet potato contains more than 400% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin A.
    3. Vitamin C - helps the body fight infections, supports the immune system, aids the body in absorbing iron, and is needed for the formation of collagen.
    4. Dietary Fiber - flesh of the sweet potato is loaded with soluble fiber which promotes good gut health, a well-functioning digestive system, and is linked to improving cardiovascular health.
    Air Fryer Sweet Potato fries served with ketchup

    Tips

    • To Peel Or Not To Peel - This comes down to personal preference. If you do leave the skin on, you’ll be seriously upping your insoluble fiber intake which is great for gut health and the skin itself contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Removing the skin does not remove all of the nutrients
    • If leaving the skin on, try to buy organic sweet potatoes and scrub, scrub, scrub under cool water with a vegetable brush

    Instructions

    Here is a step-by-step recipe showing how to make the best homemade sweet potato fries. Note: printable recipe card with ingredients is at the end of this post.

    • Cut each potato into even ¼ inch thick sticks.
    • Add potatoes to cold water and allow to soak for 15 minutes.
    • Drain out all of the water and place the potato wedges on a kitchen towel.
    • Dry them well and place in a medium sized mixing bowl.
    photos one through four showing how to prep sweet potatoes
    • Sprinkle over the cornstarch
    • Toss or mix with a spatula so that the potatoes get evenly coated
    • Add olive oil, salt, garlic powder, cayenne and black pepper
    • Mix well
    photos five through eight showing how to season sweet potatoes
    • Add the fries to the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F for 12 mins
    • Shake halfway through. Add 2 minutes in the end for extra crispy fries
    photos nine through twelve showing how to air fry sweet potatoes

    Serving Ideas

    • Sprinkle with chopped chives
    • Serve with a dip, here are a few suggestions: ketchup, green chutney, sriracha mayo, curry mayo, tamarind chutney, or buffalo sauce mixed sour cream
    • We love to serve theses sweet potato fries with Black Bean Burgers, Chicken Burgers or Salmon Burgers

    Storing

    Air fried sweet potatoes fries taste best fresh. You can always refrigerate any leftovers. To reheat simply pop them back in the air fryer and cook at 380 for 3 to 5 minutes or until they are hot and crispy.

    Did you enjoy this easy air fryer side dish? Here are some more vegetarian recipes to try:

    • Air Fryer String Beans
    • Buffalo Cauliflower
    • Masala Fries
    • Air Fryer Broccoli
    • Crispy Okra Fries
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    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

    HEALTHY HOMEMADE recipe for AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES. Super crispy outside, tender inside, with a little spice to complement the natural sweetness.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Soaking15 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 219kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 3 small sweet potatoes scrubbed and rinsed well. Peeling is optional( 12 oz)
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Cut each potato into even ¼ inch thick sticks. Add potatoes to cold water and allow to soak for 15 minutes.
    • Drain out all of the water and place the potato wedges on a kitchen towel. Dry them well and place in a medium sized mixing bowl.
    • Sprinkle over the cornstarch and toss or mix with a spatula so that the potatoes get evenly coated. Toss with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, cayenne and black pepper.
    • Add the fries to the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F for 12 mins. Shake Half way through. Add 2 minutes in the end for extra crispy!

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    Notes

    Remember to cook in batches, depending on the size of your basket without overcrowding the basket until they’re crispy. I recommend 10 to 12 minutes. This may vary based on your air fryer. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 24100IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Binal Rana says

      November 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm

      Sweet potatoes fries just hit the spot. Comes together in minutes with no mess. Also toddler approved healthy version of potatoes fries.5 stars

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      • Archana says

        November 10, 2021 at 9:50 pm

        Thank you Binal

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