Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries: 15 Minute Crispy Bliss
Learn how to make crispy, healthy sweet potato fries in your air fryer with a delightful spiced twist. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for a guilt-free snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the sweet potato fries and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are tender and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy fries, soak the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then pat them thoroughly dry before seasoning.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- Feel free to experiment with other spices like cumin or cinnamon for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
