Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Print Version)

Golden sweet potato fries air fried for crisp, seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 28 oz), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus more to finish
06 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Place the fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. If necessary, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are golden and crisp on the edges.
05 - Transfer fries to a serving dish, sprinkle with additional sea salt and chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're ready in 20 minutes without heating up your whole kitchen or dealing with splashing oil.
  • The outside gets impossibly crispy while the inside stays tender and naturally sweet.
  • One bowl, one basket, barely any cleanup—perfect for weeknight cooking.
02 -
  • If your fries come out limp, it's usually because they were too thick or too crowded in the basket—thickness and space are everything for that crunch.
  • Soaking cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning removes excess starch and gives you noticeably crispier results, though it's an extra step only worth doing if crispiness is your priority.
03 -
  • Pat the fries completely dry after any soaking or rinsing—water is the enemy of crispiness, and it's the one thing that will sabotage your results.
  • If you love extra texture, toss the hot fries immediately after cooking with a tiny bit more oil and fleur de sel just before serving—the salt crystals stick and add a pleasant bite.

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