Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries seasoned with chili and garlic powder, served with a zesty BBQ mayo dipping sauce with a hint of hot sauce. A healthier, quick snack or side dish option that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Sweet Potato Fries
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4” sticks
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Dipping Sauce
- 2 tbsp. BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. hot sauce (such as Texas Pete)
Instructions
- Season the Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cut sweet potato sticks with extra-virgin olive oil, chili powder, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and toss again to distribute the seasoning thoroughly.
- Air Fry the Fries: Working in batches, arrange the sweet potato sticks in a single layer inside the air-fryer basket to ensure even cooking. Cook at 375°F for 6 minutes initially, then flip the fries to promote uniform crisping.
- Continue Cooking: After flipping, air fry the sweet potatoes for an additional 5 to 8 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, yet tender inside. Remove from the air fryer and repeat with any remaining batches.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: While the fries are cooking, whisk together BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined. Adjust the heat level by varying the amount of hot sauce if desired.
- Serve: Arrange the crispy sweet potato fries on a platter and serve immediately alongside the prepared dipping sauce for dipping. Enjoy this healthy and flavorful snack or side dish fresh and hot.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, soak the sweet potato sticks in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning, then dry thoroughly.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for best results.
- Adjust seasoning and dipping sauce ingredients according to personal taste preferences.
- These fries are best eaten immediately but can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Snack/Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer sweet potato fries, crispy sweet potato fries, healthy fries recipe, easy sweet potato fries, sweet potato side dish
