Description
Crispy and delicious air fryer sweet potato fries that are perfectly seasoned and easy to make. This recipe gives you a healthier alternative to traditional fries with all the flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized fries, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned sweet potato fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may have to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook the fries at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping.
- Once the fries are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy fries, soak the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before drying and seasoning.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste; you can add herbs or spices you love.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
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