Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Air fryer sweet potato fries have never been this easy or this crispy.
Get ready to enjoy perfectly golden fries with a tender, fluffy center—all made right in your air fryer.
In just minutes, you’ll have a snack or side dish recipe that’s bursting with flavor and impossible to resist.
I’ll walk you through my simple method for achieving that ideal crunch without the grease or hassle of deep frying. Plus, you’ll find seasoning tips and dipping sauce ideas to make every batch even better.
Once you try these, you’ll never want to make fries any other way.
How to Make Sweet Potato Fries in an Air Fryer
- Slice two large sweet potatoes into fries. Soak the fries in cold water for 30 minutes for extra crispiness. This can help remove excess starch and make them crispier.
- Then toss them in olive oil and your favorite seasonings.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, arrange the fries in a single layer, and cook for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crisping.
- Adjust the time as needed until they’re golden and crispy.
- Let them cool slightly on paper towels before serving, and repeat with additional batches if necessary.
Nope! Peeling is optional. Leaving the skin on adds texture and extra nutrients.
Cook sweet potato fries at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Time may vary based on fry thickness and air fryer size.
Avoid overcrowding the basket, use just a light coating of oil, flip the fries halfway through, and slice them evenly. For extra crunch, soak the fries in cold water before cooking.
What to Serve with Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
Main Dishes
- Burgers – Classic beef, turkey, or veggie burgers make the perfect partner.
- Grilled Chicken – Juicy chicken breasts or chicken thigh recipes balance the sweetness of the fries.
- Sandwiches & Wraps – Pair them with your favorite pulled pork recipe, BBQ chicken, or club sandwiches.
- Seafood – Try them with grilled salmon, shrimp skewers, or fish tacos.
Dipping Sauces
- Garlic aioli
- Chipotle mayo
- Spicy sriracha sauce
- Classic ketchup or ranch
- Honey mustard or BBQ sauce
Other Sides
- Coleslaw
- Fresh garden salad
- Corn on the cob
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into fries
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ of 16oz bag of mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your AirFryer Oven to 400 degrees for 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato fries in the olive oil.
- Cook the fries in 3 batches, careful not to overfill the air fryer.
- Cook the fries in the airfryer for 12-15 minutes, shaking the fries at the halfway point to avoid sticking.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, add heavy cream and marshmallows.
- Stir frequently until the mixture starts to warm and the marshmallows are melted.
- Once the mixture begins to simmer, stir in cinnamon and brown sugar, and stir constantly while the mixture simmers for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the marshmallow sauce to cool slightly, then pour into a small bowl for dipping.
- Serve your air fryer sweet potato fries and dipping sauce immediately.
I have always wanted to add this to my kitchen!!
Sweet potato fries are the best! I eat them exclusively now in place of French fries. They are so good and so much healthier for you.
I love them too!
Oh this is great! We’ve done sweet potato fries in our fryer lots of times and having a healthier alternative would be super nice.
Oh I keep telling myself I need to buy an air fryer and this has me convinced. It sounds so good!
This makes me sooo hungry! I wish I could eat sweet potatoes about now! These look great!
HA! I just got an air fryer yesterday and was hoping to find some great recipes! This came at a PERFECT time and look SO amazing!
I’ll say! Hope you love yours as much as I love mine!
We love sweet potato fries and these look amazing. I really need an air fryer!
Oh yum! Sweet potato fries are always my go to, they are my absolute favorite but I’ve never attempted to make them at home. We got an air fryer for Christmas and I need to give your recipe a try – they look so crisp!
I love sweet potato Fries. This makes me want to pull out my airfryer and make some.
I’ve made fries in our air fryer, but not sweet potato ones. I guess it should be just as easy and probably better for you.
I absolutely love sweet potato fries! I definitely need to try out this recipe.
I love using the air fryer. I haven’t tried these yet though. I love that they’re a healthier version of fries too, so I’ll have to give this a try.
OH what an awesome recipe. I have an Air Fryer but haven’t tried sweet potatoes in it. So going on my list.
Ok I didn’t know why I needed an air fryer until now. I love sweet potato fries!
These look wicked good. I love my Air Fryer.