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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries come out insanely crispy with no oily mess! Seasoned with paprika and served with a homemade spicy tomato sauce, these healthy fries will be your new favorite side or snack!
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are so satisfying and so easy to make! Using the air fryer is much healthier than frying, and reduces the fat and calories, without losing flavor. These golden fries are perfectly seasoned and come with a habanero tomato sauce, perfect for dipping!
If you’re looking for other delicious side dishes, why not also try my Easy Potatoes Gratin, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges and my Parmesan Herbed Potatoes!
Why you’ll love these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Super crispy fries. These sweet potato fries come out golden crisp with a fluffy middle, so satisfying.
- Healthier fries. Sweet potatoes are healthier than potatoes and cooked in less oil, this makes them a healthier alternative to regular fries.
- A delicious homemade tomato sauce. These fries are made for dipping! Good thing this recipe includes a spicy, tangy habanero tomato sauce.
- Easy fries. The air fryer makes cooking fires super simple. 15 mins from pantry to table and no mess!
Ingredients you’ll need
- Japanese Sweet Potatoes
- Paprika
- Salt
- Avocado Oil
- Sauce – tomato, olive oil, onion, tomato paste, salt, habanero
How to make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Cut the potatoes – Slice the sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch slices. Rinse and dry.
- Season the potatoes – In a bowl with olive oil and seasoning, coat the sweet potato slices.
- Cook – In batches, line the air fryer with the sweet potato slices. Cook for 8-10 mins.
- Make the sauce – In a pan with olive oil, sauté the onion then add diced tomatoes and habanero pepper, add tomato paste and season. Cook for 8-10 mins on low heat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- Make sure to preheat the air fryer.
- Be sure to cut your fries into similar sized slices.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket, cook in batches if needed.
- Turn the fries halfway through cooking, for an even crispiness.
- To check doneness you open up the air fryer and check near the end of the cook.
- You can leave out the habanero from the sauce, if you want less heat.
FAQ’s
How to cut Sweet Potato Fries
One of the tricks to getting super crispy sweet potato fries is to cut them as thinly. Use a sharp knife and cutting board, cut the fries into roughly 1/4 inch slices. Cut the sweet potato vertical slices then place them flat side down and cut into fries.
It’s fine if the fries are a bit uneven, the shape of all sweet potatoes are different, but the more consistent you cut the fries, the more evenly they’ll cook.
Should I soak the fries before cooking them?
Soaking regular white potatoes helps remove starch and makes them more crispy BUT soaking sweet potatoes doesn’t seem to make much difference, so just a quick rinse needed.
What to serve with these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
These crispy fries are a great snack or side. Here’s some ideas for mains to serve with them.
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipe
- Spicy Lemon Baked Tilapia Recipe
- Best Chicken Parmesan Recipe
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Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 4 medium Japanese Sweet Potatoes, peeled
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. avocado oil
Sauce
- 1 large tomato, petite diced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, petite diced
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 whole Habanero pepper, finely chopped, optional to make it spicy
Instructions
- Pre-heat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch thick fries. Rinse and pat dry.
- In a bowl, coat the potatoes with olive oil, paprika and salt.
- Line the air fryer basket with the fries, leaving space between the pieces. Do them in 2-3 batches so you don't over crowd the fryer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown, shaking the basket half way through.
- To prepare the sauce, sauté the diced onions with the olive oil until translucent, then add in the diced tomatoes and finely chopped habanero pepper. Sauté for a couple of minutes then add in the tomato paste and salt. Mix well and lower the heat to simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes on low heat.
- When both the sauce and fries are ready, serve together and enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure to preheat the air fryer.
- Be sure to cut your fries into similar sized slices.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket, cook in batches if needed.
- Turn the fries halfway through cooking, for an even crispiness.
- To check doneness you open up the air fryer and check near the end of the cook.
- You can leave out the habanero from the sauce, if you want less heat.
I am new to using an air fryer and was looking for a recipe for sweet potato fries. I used the Murasaki sweet potatoes and seasoned them with garlic powder, garlic herb seasoning, and crazy salt. They were delicious!
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