Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled or unpeeled

1-2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)

1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crisp—optional but recommended)

1 tsp paprika (smoked or regular)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)

3/4 tsp kosher salt (add more to taste after cooking)

1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional for serving: ketchup, spicy mayo, honey mustard, or ranch

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Instructions

Cut the fries: Slice sweet potatoes into evenly sized fries (about 1/4-inch thick).

Soak (optional but helpful): Soak fries in cold water for 20–30 minutes, then drain and pat very dry. (If you’re short on time, just rinse and dry well.)

Season: Toss fries with oil, then sprinkle cornstarch and seasonings. Toss again until evenly coated.

Preheat air fryer: 3 minutes at 380°F (if your model doesn’t preheat, just start cooking).

Air fry: Arrange fries in a single layer (work in batches). Cook at 380°F for 12–16 minutes, shaking or tossing every 5 minutes.

Finish: Increase crispiness by cooking an extra 1–2 minutes at 400°F if needed. Salt to taste and serve immediately.

Notes

Cooking Tips for Crispy Fries

Dry = crispy: Moisture is the enemy—pat fries very dry before seasoning.
Cut evenly: Match thickness so they cook at the same rate.
Don’t crowd the basket: Cook in batches for airflow and crunch.
Cornstarch helps: It creates a light, crisp coating without deep frying.
Season after cooking: Sweet potatoes can “sweat” salt—finish with a final sprinkle for best texture.

Variations

1) Cinnamon-Sugar Sweet Potato Fries (Dessert-Style)

Skip garlic/onion/paprika.
After cooking, toss with 1–2 tsp cinnamon + 1–2 tbsp sugar (or coconut sugar).
Serve with vanilla yogurt dip.

2) Spicy Cajun Fries

Add 1–2 tsp Cajun seasoning + a pinch of cayenne.
Serve with ranch or spicy mayo.

3) Garlic Parmesan Fries

After cooking, toss with 1–2 tbsp grated parmesan + 1/2 tsp garlic powder + chopped parsley.

4) Rosemary Sea Salt Fries

Toss with dried rosemary (or fresh minced) and finish with flaky sea salt.

Author: Emma
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–16 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 190
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 360mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 2g