These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are crazy good! If you want to make fries you can’t get enough of, then you need to make this recipe.

overhead view of air fryer sweet potato fries on a white serving plate with ketchup on the side in a white serving cup

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You know those recipes that taste so good, you can’t stop eating them? You’ve been warned – this is one of those recipes. But they’re healthy sweet potatoes, so no harm done, right?! (Just don’t eat 20 servings! 😉)

Why You Will Love This Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe

It’s a colorful side dish to your favorite meal. Beta-carotene gives sweet potatoes their orange hue and helps brighten up your plate.
They’re good dipped or on their own. You can dip sweet potato fries in traditional ketchup (probably the least popular choice, but I like it!), or a wide variety of dipping sauces like buffalo sauce, aioli, mayo, ranch dressing… or even plain!
They fit perfectly into a healthy dinner. Need ideas? I like to pair sweet potato fries with roasted chicken breast and sauteed kale. It doesn’t get much healthier than that combo!

Ingredients Needed for Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

Ingredient quantities for these easy homemade sweet potato fries are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Sweet potatoes
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Paprika

To make cutting the fries easier, try to choose sweet potatoes with a relatively consistent and long shape:

How To Make Sweet Potato Fries in an Air Fryer (Quick Overview)

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make air fried sweet potatoes. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Peel, then slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick sticks.
In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with seasoning to coat them evenly.
Arrange the sweet potatoes in the air fryer with space between each fry. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping them at the 6-minute mark for consistent crispiness.
Serve the sweet potatoes warm immediately after removing them from the air fryer. Pair them with ketchup, aioli, mayonnaise, or your preferred dipping sauce.

Here are the results 😍👇

overhead view of sweet potato fries in the air fryer basket

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Or, make some delicious air fryer chicken thighs that will make anyone who tries them always remember what a brilliant chef you are! 👩‍🍳
Make air fryer chicken wings for that fun gathering with your friends. 🎊

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Dip your sweet potato fries into your preferred dipping sauce. You can go with ketchup, mayo, aioili, ranch dressing, blue cheese dip… the possibilities are endless!

Luckily for you, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are so easy to make, you’ll have plenty for testing purposes.

sideview of air fryer sweet potato fries on a plate in the background with one fry being dipped in a small white serving cup of ketchup

More Healthy Side Dishes You Will Enjoy!

Each of these side dishes goes wonderfully with our healthy dinner recipes.

Oven roasted vegetables will change how you view vegetables going forward. Amazing flavors and easy to make for family and friends! We make this every year as a Thanksgiving side dish.
Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, topped with parmesan cheese, will convert just about anyone to liking sprouts!
This fun combo of summer squashes, oven roasted zucchini and squash, will keep you feeling light and satisfied!
The classic combo of roasted carrots and broccoli packs flavor with that fun carrot crunch.
The tenderness and flavor of zucchini combined with the sweet and slightly crunchy cooked carrot make this roasted zucchini and carrots recipe super enjoyable!

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are crazy good! If you want to make fries you can't get enough of, then you need to make this recipe.

Servings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes about 1 1/2 pounds
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

If your air fryer has the option, preheat it to 380°F. If not, run the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 380°F before adding the sweet potatoes.
Peel, then slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick sticks.
In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with seasoning to coat them evenly.
Arrange the sweet potatoes in the air fryer with space between each fry. Cook for 12 minutes, flipping them at the 6-minute mark for consistent crispiness.
Serve the sweet potatoes warm immediately after removing them from the air fryer. Pair them with ketchup, aioli, mayonnaise, or your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.