Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, matchsticks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Lightly seasoned sweet potato fries air-fried to a crispy exterior with a tender, naturally sweet interior - a healthier vegan alternative to deep-fried fries.

33 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, matchsticks
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Soak 2 lbs peeled, matchsticks sweet potatoes in cold water for 20 minutes. Drain and pat completely dry with paper towels - this is important for crispiness.
2

In a large bowl, toss the dried sweet potato fries with 2 tbsp olive oil until coated, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss again until evenly coated.
3

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 minutes.
4

Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook at 380°F for 8 minutes, shake the basket, then cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are golden and crisp.
5

Serve immediately - sweet potato fries soften quickly, so eat them right out of the air fryer.

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Questions

How long does Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries take?

As written, 33 minutes: 15 of prep and 18 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, 20 minutes.

What temperature does Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries cook at?

For Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, the air fryer is set to 380 F (about 195 C) in step 3. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 4. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time.

Why pat it dry first in Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries?

Step 1 reads: "Drain and pat completely dry with paper towels - this is important for crispiness." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

What can I use instead of cornstarch in Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries?

The entry for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries calls for 2 tbsp cornstarch. In its place: Use twice as much all-purpose flour and cook it a few minutes longer, or the same amount of arrowroot or tapioca starch.

Can I freeze Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries within two hours and eat it within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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