Air Fryer Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy sweet potato fries with rosemary, served on a white plate with a dipping sauce.

No deep fryer, just proper crunch.

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Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15-18 mins
Serves: 2-3
Dietary: GF, NF, WF

Sweet potatoes get sliced into fries, tossed in paprika and garlic powder, then air fried until golden and properly crisp, no deep fryer required.

A Kitchen Curated liner sits in the basket so the paprika oil doesn't bake on, making clean-up a wipe rather than a scrub.

Ready in under 30 minutes, and just as good with regular potatoes if that's what you've got.


Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries (leave the skin on for extra texture, if you prefer)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Steps

  1. Prep the fries: Peel the sweet potatoes, or leave the skin on for extra texture, and cut into even fries about ¼ inch thick.

  2. Season: Toss the fries with the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated.

  3. Line the basket: Place a Kitchen Curated silicone liner in the basket, it's designed to fit and makes clean-up easier.

  4. Arrange the fries: Lay the fries in a single layer, leaving room for air to circulate. Cook in batches if needed.

  5. Air fry: Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

  6. Serve: Once golden and crispy, let cool for a minute, then serve with your dipping sauce of choice.


Recipe tips

  • Cut the fries evenly so they cook at the same rate.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket, cook in batches for the crispiest result.
  • Shake the basket halfway through so the fries crisp up on all sides.


Variations to try

  • Classic potato fries: swap the sweet potato for regular potatoes, same method.
  • Courgette fries: for a lower carb option, coat in a little almond flour or panko before air frying.
  • Curly fries: spiralise the potatoes for a crispy twist.


Sweet potatoes, one cut open to show the orange interior, with several sliced pieces on a white wooden surface.


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