Description

This recipe for Sweet Potato Fries offers two delicious cooking methods: oven-baked and air-fried. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these fries are seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika for a flavorful twist. Perfect as a snack or side dish, they deliver a healthier alternative to traditional fries using olive oil and baking or air frying techniques.

Ingredients

Scale

Sweet Potato Fries

2 sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Preheat Oven or Air Fryer: For oven method, preheat to 400°F. For air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 400°F and the oven to 200°F to keep cooked fries warm.
Prepare Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray and cover it with parchment paper. Set this aside for the oven method.
Slice Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and slice them into fry shapes about ¼-inch thick. Place them in a medium-sized bowl.
Season Fries: Drizzle olive oil over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Toss with a spatula or hands to coat evenly.
Oven Baking: Spread the seasoned fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until fries are golden and fully cooked. Adjust time based on thickness.
Air Frying: Add a portion of fries to the preheated air fryer basket without overcrowding. Cook for 10-12 minutes until crispy. Transfer cooked fries to the warm oven. Repeat in batches until all fries are cooked.
Serve: Enjoy the fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Cut fries uniformly to ensure even cooking.
Do not crowd the air fryer basket to maintain crispiness.
Adjust seasoning to taste.
Use parchment paper for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking in the oven.
Keep cooked fries warm in the oven if cooking in batches.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes for oven, 10-12 minutes per batch for air fryer
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sweet potato fries, baked sweet potato fries, air fryer sweet potato fries, healthy fries, easy side dish