Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

The air fryer is the prefect way to make these homemade sweet potato fries. Tossed with salt and a little cinnamon and brown sugar, these fries are a great combination of sweet and salty.

How to Make Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

1. Start by cutting sweet potatoes into even 1/4 inch strips. Rinse and pat dry.
2. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
3. Combine sweet potatoes, melted butter, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and toss to coat.
4. Place sweet potatoes in single layer in air fryer basket.
5. Shake basket halfway through cooking time.
6. Sprinkle with brown sugar after cooking.

Recipe Tips

• You can substitute melted butter for olive oil.
• Cooking time will vary depending on air fryer used.
• To make sweet potato wedges, cut into wedge shapes and increase cooking time.
• For even cooking, do not over crowd air fryer.
• For a savory version, substitute cinnamon and brown sugar for smoked paprika and garlic powder.

Ingredients Needed

• 2-3 Sweet Potatoes, peeled
• Butter or Olive Oil
• Cinnamon
• Salt
• Brown Sugar

Glazed Sweet Potato Fries

After cooking as directed, toss sweet potato fries with 1/2 teaspoon of honey and 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar. Return to air fryer and let cook additional minute.

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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

14 mins

Total Time

19 mins

 

Cripsy and delicious, the air fryer is the perfect way to make sweet potato fries.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Sweet Potato Fries

Servings: 4

Calories: 124 kcal

Author: Melissa

Ingredients

• 2-3 medium sweet potatoes peeled
• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees.

2. Cut sweet potatoes in 1/4 inch strips. Rinse and pat dry.

3. In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potato strips with melted butter, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Place fries in single layer in air fryer, work in batches if needed. Cook at 350 for 7 minutes, then shake basket and cook for another 7 minutes. Once cooked, sprinkle with brown sugar. Cooking times will vary.

5. For savory option, subsitute cinnamon and brown sugar with 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder. You can also subsitute butter with olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 233mg10%

Potassium 381mg11%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 16119IU322%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 34mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.