Description
Crispy, golden air fryer frozen sweet potato fries ready in just minutes! This quick and easy method transforms store-bought frozen sweet potato fries into a delicious side dish with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen sweet potato fries (16 ounces)
- Salt to taste
- Olive or avocado oil spray
- Optional: other seasonings like black pepper, chili powder, paprika, Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). This step is crucial for achieving that perfect crispy exterior. Allow the air fryer to heat up completely before adding your fries for best results.
- Add the Frozen Fries: Place the frozen sweet potato fries in your air fryer basket. For a basket-style air fryer, fill it no more than ⅓ to ½ way full to ensure proper air circulation. If you’re cooking for more people, you can work in multiple batches rather than overcrowding the basket.
- Season the Fries: Lightly spray the sweet potato fries with olive or avocado oil spray to help them crisp up. Sprinkle with salt and any additional seasonings of your choice, such as black pepper, chili powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Cook and Shake: Cook the fries at 400°F for 5 minutes, then pause to shake the basket thoroughly. This important step ensures even cooking by redistributing the fries and preventing those at the bottom from becoming underdone. Return to the air fryer and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes until the fries reach your desired level of crispiness.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model and the thickness of the frozen sweet potato fries.
- No need to thaw the fries before cooking – they go straight from freezer to air fryer.
- For extra flavor, try serving with dipping sauces like sriracha mayo, honey mustard, or chipotle aioli.
- Sweet potato fries contain more nutrients than regular potato fries, including higher amounts of vitamin A and fiber.
- To reheat leftover fries, put them back in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 160kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
