Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Deliciously crispy and flavorful sweet potato fries made effortlessly in the air fryer. These fries are tossed with avocado oil and simple seasonings, then air fried to golden perfection. Perfect as a healthy snack or side dish, they come with optional creamy avocado and cashew cheese dips for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Total Time: 20-23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Fries
- 4 medium-large sweet potatoes
- 3 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil or another high-heat neutral oil)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Avocado Dip
- 1 avocado
- ½ lime (juice)
- 1 tsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Cashew Cheese Dip
- ¼ cup cashews
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Pinch smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: If your air fryer requires it, preheat to 380°F to ensure the fries cook evenly and become crispy.
- Cut Potatoes: Slice the sweet potatoes evenly into ¼ inch strips or use a fry cutter for uniform shape, which helps them cook consistently.
- Season Fries: In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato strips with avocado oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional paprika for extra flavor.
- Arrange in Basket: Place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Work in batches if necessary to allow the hot air to circulate and cook the fries evenly.
- Air Fry: Cook at 380°F for 10-13 minutes, shaking or flipping the fries halfway through cooking. Continue cooking until fries are golden brown and crispy to your liking.
- Garnish & Serve: Transfer fries to a platter, sprinkle with coarse salt and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot with your choice of the optional dips.
- Prepare Avocado Dip (Optional): Mash avocado with lime juice until smooth, mix in chopped coriander, and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Cashew Cheese Dip (Optional): Blend soaked cashews with plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth. If no high-speed blender is available, soak cashews in hot water for 30 minutes before blending.
Notes
- Cut sweet potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow maximum crispness.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model and preferred crispness.
- Optional dips add flavor and creaminess; feel free to omit or substitute according to taste.
- Use oil with a high smoke point for best results with air frying.
- Storing leftover fries in an airtight container and reheating in the air fryer preserves their crispness better than microwaving.
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