Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato (Print Version)

Golden, crispy sweet potato fries with smoked paprika and garlic, air fried to perfection for a healthy side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 28 oz), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more for finishing
06 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How to Cook:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 5 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place the fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Cook the fries for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp on the edges.
05 - Transfer fries to a serving plate, sprinkle with additional sea salt and chopped parsley if desired, then serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispier than you'd expect from an air fryer, with that perfect contrast between the crunchy outside and creamy inside.
  • Takes just thirty minutes total, which means you can have restaurant-quality fries without planning ahead.
  • Completely vegan and gluten-free without feeling like a compromise or sacrifice.
02 -
  • Air fryer settings vary wildly between brands—if your fries aren't crispy after eighteen minutes, it's worth checking your basket to see what's happening rather than just adding more time.
  • That water soak isn't optional if you want true restaurant-level crispiness; it genuinely makes the difference between good and extraordinary.
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes as uniformly as possible—size matters when it comes to even cooking, and taking an extra minute here saves frustration later.
  • If your first batch isn't as crispy as you'd hoped, resist the urge to add more oil next time and instead check if you're overcrowding your basket or if your air fryer might need temperature adjustment.

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