I've been obsessed with finding the secret to truly crispy sweet potato fries for years. And I finally cracked it — two secrets: cornstarch coating and cooking in small batches. The air fryer does the rest.
These fries are smoky, slightly sweet, and have that satisfying crunch. The smoked paprika dipping sauce takes them to another level entirely.
They're ready in under 30 minutes and are infinitely better than any restaurant version.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (Actually Crispy!)
Perfectly crispy sweet potato fries that aren't soggy — the air fryer method that actually works, with a smoky dipping sauce you'll want to put on everything.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- 1
Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch fries, as uniformly as possible for even cooking.
- 2
Soak in cold water for 15 minutes (optional but improves crispiness). Pat completely dry.
- 3
Toss fries in cornstarch, then drizzle with olive oil and toss again. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt.
- 4
Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Add fries in a single layer — do NOT crowd the basket. Cook in 2 batches.
- 5
Air fry 16–18 minutes, shaking basket every 5 minutes, until golden and crispy at the edges.
- 6
While fries cook, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
- 7
Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Nutrition per serving
* Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.
