Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries That Make Snack Ideas Fun Again
Sweet potato fries in the air fryer? Oh, yes. We’ve all chased that perfect fry—crispy outside, fluffy center—but somehow ended up with a limp pile of regret. So, I decided to ditch the deep fryer, fire up my trusty air fryer, and reclaim my snack pride. What happened next was pure magic—and a little smoke.
These fries are the answer when you want Snack Ideas that feel like a treat but don’t send you into a post-snack nap spiral. They’re the kind of fries that make you feel like you’ve got your life together (even if your socks don’t match). Whether you're crunching into them with a movie or serving them up with some Air Fryer Tempeh or even trying something wild like Air Fryer Swordfish Recipes (don’t knock it), they’re a win.
Healthy Delicious Snack Recipes should taste like you didn’t sacrifice flavor. And here, you don’t. These fries hold their own, pair well with Air Fryer Steelhead or Instant Pot Air Fryer Recipes, and they’re even bold enough to steal the spotlight from a Steelhead Trout Recipe Air Fryer situation. Let’s get into it.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. If your air fryer doesn’t preheat, don’t stress—just give it a minute or two extra cook time.
- Toss the sweet potatoes in olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Be generous. You’re not seasoning tofu here.
- Place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do this in batches if needed. Don’t crowd them—nobody likes a soggy fry.
- Cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Fries should be golden and a little crispy on the tips (like my attitude before coffee).
- Serve hot. Try not to eat them all straight from the basket. Actually… go ahead.