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Crispy sweet potato fries on a white plate with a creamy dipping sauce
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy air fryer sweet potato fries: 1/4-inch fries tossed in oil and cornstarch, air fried at 380°F for 12 to 15 minutes. About 179 calories per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 179
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes about 1 lb; peeled or well scrubbed
  • 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot or potato starch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cut the sweet potatoes into even fries about 1/4 inch thick. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
  2. Toss the fries with the oil in a large bowl until lightly coated.
  3. Sprinkle the cornstarch, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder and pepper over the fries and toss until no dry spots remain.
  4. Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches so they don't overlap.
  5. Air fry at 380°F (195°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until browned at the edges.
  6. Let them rest 1 minute so they crisp up, then serve right away.

Notes

  • Batches: a crowded basket steams the fries; cook in 2 batches if needed.
  • Thicker cuts: add a few minutes and check every 2 minutes.
  • Reheat: 2 to 3 minutes at 380°F in the air fryer, not the microwave.
  • Nutrition is per serving (1 of 3), calculated from USDA FoodData Central (FDC 168482, 169698, 171413); vitamin A is about 118% of the Daily Value per serving.