Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato (Print)

Golden, crispy sweet potato fries made effortlessly with olive oil and spices in an air fryer.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 21 oz), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch fries

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

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with cornstarch until well coated.

03 - Drizzle olive oil over the coated fries and toss to ensure even coverage.

04 - Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly to evenly season all fries.

05 - Place fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

06 - Air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are golden brown and crispy.

07 - Remove fries, sprinkle with additional salt if desired, and serve immediately.

01 -

They actually get crispy in the air fryer without deep frying or feeling guilty afterward.
The smoked paprika adds enough flavor that they taste indulgent even though they're genuinely good for you.
You can make them in batches while doing other things, which feels like a small win on busy nights.

02 -

Overcrowding the basket is the number-one reason these don't get crispy—airflow needs space to work, so resist the urge to fit more in one round.
Soaking cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking removes excess starch and somehow makes them crispier, though most nights I skip this because I'm impatient.

03 -

A shake halfway through isn't optional—it's the difference between fries that are just cooked and fries that are actually crispy.
Cut your fries as evenly as possible so they finish cooking at the same time; uneven sizes mean burnt edges and soft centers.