Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
Crispy, sweet fries made in the air fryer with just oil, salt, and pepper. The perfect healthy side dish in 28 minutes — no deep-frying needed.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Bowl To toss the sticks in oil
Ingredients
- 800 g sweet potatoes Peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt- 0.5 tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel 800 g sweet potatoes and cut them into even, thin sticks about 1 cm thick. The more even the sticks are in size, the more even the crispiness will be.
- Toss the sticks thoroughly in a bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp freshly ground pepper, so that all the pieces are evenly coated.
Cooking in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C convection.
- Place the fries in the basket in a single layer without overlapping. Cook at 200 °C for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket about halfway through so the fries become evenly crispy on all sides.
- Serve immediately while the fries are hot and crispy.
Notes
Tips for the perfect result:
Cut the sticks to an even thickness — this is the most important factor for even crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the basket; the fries should ideally not lie on top of each other, or they will turn soft instead of crispy. Variation:
Season with paprika, garlic powder, or smoked paprika before cooking for extra flavour. A sprinkle of parmesan or fresh parsley scattered over after cooking lifts the dish even further. Serving:
Serve as a side dish with burgers, grilled chicken, or fish. Also great with a homemade aioli, sweet chilli dip, or Greek yoghurt mixed with lime juice. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the fries in two batches and keep the first batch warm in the oven at 100 °C while you make the next.
Cut the sticks to an even thickness — this is the most important factor for even crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the basket; the fries should ideally not lie on top of each other, or they will turn soft instead of crispy. Variation:
Season with paprika, garlic powder, or smoked paprika before cooking for extra flavour. A sprinkle of parmesan or fresh parsley scattered over after cooking lifts the dish even further. Serving:
Serve as a side dish with burgers, grilled chicken, or fish. Also great with a homemade aioli, sweet chilli dip, or Greek yoghurt mixed with lime juice. Portion size:
If your air fryer is smaller, you can make the fries in two batches and keep the first batch warm in the oven at 100 °C while you make the next.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated fat: 1gPolyunsaturated fat: 1gMonounsaturated fat: 5gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mgNet carbohydrates: 32g
