• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

join the eatmail for exclusive recipes & meal ideas

Join now

Subscribe for new recipes, meal plans & 3 free ebooks!

  • About
  • Contact

Live Eat Learn

Easy vegetarian recipes, one ingredient at a time

free ebook

Subscribe for new recipes, meal plans & 3 free ebooks!

  • Recipe Index
  • Vegetarian 101
  • Travel
  • Meal Plans
  • Course
    • Breakfasts
    • Lunches
    • Dinners
    • Appetizers
    • Sweets
    • Drinks
  • Diet
    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Low Carb
    • Paleo
    • Raw
    • Vegan
  • Season
    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
  • Ingredient
    • Avocado
    • Bean
    • Cauliflower
    • Chickpeas
    • Eggplant
    • Mushroom
    • Tofu
    • Quinoa
    • View All
  • Collections
    • All Time Favorites
    • Air Frying
    • Budget Friendly
    • Comfort Food
    • High Protein
    • Meal Prep
    • Meatless Monday
    • Quick Dinners
    • View All
  • Visit our kombucha site
Home Eat Diet Gluten Free

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

4.83 from 23 votes
Recipe Print Share
Share on:
By: Sarah BondUpdated: Apr 02, 2020 11 Comments

This post contains affiliate links.

Air fryer sweet potato fries on a white background

These air fryer sweet potato fries are quick cooking and become perfectly crispy, making for a healthier alternative to French fries!

Air fryer sweet potato fries on a white background

So you have a new air fryer, or you’re thinking of buying one, and the question inevitably comes up…”Can I make French fries in this thing?”

Well I’m happy to report that yes, you can make some darn good fries (regular and sweet potato) in the air fryer! No deep fryers or cornstarch needed here. Click the links below to jump around the post:

  1. Sweet Potato Fries
  2. Sweet Potato Wedges
  3. Air Fryer FAQ

I used a Philips Air Fryer (affiliate link) to make these air fryer sweet potato fries and absolutely love it, though any air fryer should do the job! (Curious about which air fryer is right for you? We rounded up the best air fryers here.)

Air fryer sweet potato fries on a white background

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Step 1: To cut traditional or shoestring fries, cut your sweet potato lengthwise into thin planks. Cut each plank into strips to make fries! You can also use a mandolin slicer, though the sweet potato may be too firm depending on the quality of your slicer.

How to cut sweet potato fries

Step 2: Soak sweet potato fries in cold water for 30 to 60 minutes (or as long as 8 hours) before air frying. This is critical for removing excess starch and helping the fries to become crispy.

Soaking sweet potato fries in water to remove starch

Step 3: Drain and pat dry sweet potato fries. Add to a bowl, then drizzle with vegetable oil (about 1 teaspoon per potato) and a pinch of salt. tossing to coat.

Cooking sweet potato fries in an air fryer basket

Step 4: Add fries to your air fryer, spread out in as single of a layer as possible. Cook at 390 degrees F (200 C) for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket a few times during cooking to evenly cook.

Cooking sweet potato fries in an air fryer basket

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

Step 1: To cut sweet potato wedges, cut your sweet potato in half lengthwise. Cut in half lengthwise again, then cut each of those halves in half again. (Each potato should make 8 wedges, though you can cut them down smaller if your sweet potato is large).

How to cut sweet potato wedges

Step 2: Soak sweet potato wedges in cold water for 30 to 60 minutes (or as long as 8 hours) before air frying. This is critical for removing excess starch and helping the fries to become crispy.

Cooking sweet potato fries in an air fryer basket

Step 3: Drain and pat dry sweet potato wedges. Add to a bowl, then drizzle with vegetable oil (about 1 teaspoon per potato) and a pinch of salt, tossing to coat.

Step 4: Add wedges to your air fryer, spread out in as single of a layer as possible. Cook at 390 degrees F (200 C) for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the wedges over once to evenly cook.

Cooking sweet potato fries in an air fryer basket

Sweet Potato Fry FAQ

How do you cook frozen sweet potato fries in an air fryer?

Lightly grease your air fryer basket or racks, then add frozen fries and cook at 390 degrees F (200 C) for about 20 minutes. Make sure that fries (especially frozen fries) are in a single layer and are not overcrowded or they won’t crisp up as well!

Do you need to preheat an air fryer?

While you can preheat the air fryer (takes about 2 minutes), it’s not necessary. If you don’t preheat, you may just need to add a few extra minutes to the cook time, but it shouldn’t affect how your fries turn out.

Do you need to use oil with an air fryer?

Air frying can produce some seriously crispy food without oil, but I prefer to add a small amount to make these fries even crispier and to improve the flavor.

Do I really have to soak potatoes before making fries?

Soaking removes surface starches, which in turn helps make your fries more crispy. In a rush? You can blanch the fries by boiling them for 30 seconds then plunging them into a bowl of cold water.

Are sweet potato fries healthier than regular fries?

In a way, yes! Sweet potatoes, while having the same amount of carbohydrates as white potatoes, have more fiber, twice the vitamin C, and WAY more vitamin A.

I used a Philips Air Fryer (affiliate link) to make all of these air fryer potato recipes and absolutely love it! You can get a bunch of handy accessories like a baking pan or grill skewers (though I just used the basics to make these potato recipes). Enjoy!

Air fryer sweet potato fries on a white background
Air fryer sweet potato fries on a white background

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

4.83 from 23 votes
Prep: 1 hour
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 72kcal
Servings: 2 servings
Print Rate
These air fryer sweet potato fries are quick cooking and become perfectly crispy, making for a healthier alternative to French fries!

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1 tsp olive oil 5 mL
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cut: To cut traditional fries, cut your sweet potato lengthwise into thin planks, and cut each plank into strips. To cut sweet potato wedges, cut your sweet potato in half lengthwise. Cut in half lengthwise again, then cut each of those halves in half again. (Each potato should make 8 wedges, though you can cut them down smaller if your sweet potato is large).
  • Soak: Soak fries in cold water for 30 to 60 minutes (or as long as 8 hours) before air frying*.
  • Dry: Drain and pat dry sweet potato wedges. Add to a bowl, then drizzle with vegetable oil (about 1 teaspoon per potato) and a pinch of salt, tossing to coat.
  • Air Fry: Add fries to your air fryer, spread out in as single of a layer as possible. Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking every few minutes to evenly cook.

Tips & Tricks

In a rush? You can blanch the fries by boiling them for 30 seconds then plunging them into a bowl of cold water.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g Calories: 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates: 11.8g (4%) Protein: 1.2g (2%) Fat: 2.4g (4%) Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%) Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 98mg (4%) Potassium: 271mg (8%) Fiber: 1.9g (8%) Sugar: 3.7g (4%) Calcium: 2mg Iron: 2mg (11%)
Did You Make This?

Leave a comment below and tag @liveeatlearn on social media! I love seeing what you’ve made!

Tag on Insta! Leave a Rating Pin on Pinterest

Learn to make air fryer potato chips and baked potatoes too!

Air fryer sweet potato fries on a white background

Which air fryer is best?

Not sure which air fryer is best? Here are a few of our favorites (complete list of best air fryers here).

Best Basket Air Fryer

Photo Credit: Philips

Philips Airfryer

Best Selling Air Fryer

Photo Credit: Cosori

COSORI Air Fryer

Best Color Selection

Photo Credit: GoWISE

GoWISE Air Fryer

Best Air Fryer Oven Combo

Photo Credit: Breville

Breville Convection and Air Fry Smart Oven

More Air Fryer Recipes

Here are a few more air fryer recipes you'll love (find all of our vegetarian air fryer recipes here).

Buttermilk Fried Mushrooms

With air fried oyster mushrooms and a crunchy coating, this tastes just like fried chicken!

Air Fryer Pizza

Perfectly crispy, easy to make, personal pan pizzas that are about to revolutionize pizza night.

How to Cook Air Fryer Potatoes

How to make baked potatoes, homemade French fries, and potato chips in your air fryer, using both white potatoes and sweet potatoes.

How to Air Fry Any Vegetable

How to air fry virtually any vegetable into perfectly cooked, healthy deliciousness.

Eggplant Bacon

All the flavor and crispiness of bacon and packs it into thinly sliced eggplant!

Crispy Air Fried Tofu

No cornstarch needed to make this deliciously crispy tofu recipe!

You may also like...

  • collage of vegetarian air fryer recipes
    13 Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes
  • Collage of vegan air fryer recipes
    12 Vegan Air Fryer Recipes
  • Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
  • Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Grapes
Previous Post
Next Post

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Have a question? Submit your question or comment below.

Rate this Recipe:




  1. Patricia says

    Posted on 3/8 at 10:00 pm

    Do I have to peel the sweet potatoes?

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 3/9 at 10:28 am

      Nope you don’t! 😀

  2. witclcik says

    Posted on 9/28 at 8:29 am

    I love potatoes too. This looks so yummy 🙂 I would love for you to share this on my Friday T.G.I.F. linky party 🙂 Have a great weekend!!

    Reply
  3. Kim K says

    Posted on 11/11 at 3:12 am

    Just made a batch of the fries and they came out perfect! Super tasty, cooked all the way through and very crispy as promised!
    Any tips on keeping the first batch warm and crisp while the second batch cooks?

    They got kinda soft while sitting but I put them back in for two minutes after the others were done and they did crisp back up ok.

    Thanks for the great easy to follow recipe!5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 11/17 at 8:57 pm

      Happy to hear you liked them! You could try keeping them warm by spreading into a single layer and popping them in a warm oven while the other batch cooks 😀

  4. ruby says

    Posted on 11/29 at 12:14 am

    I just made a batch of these for the grandkids in my air fryer. I’ve tried a couple of other recipes, but this one steals the show 🙂 This is officially my go-to recipe for sweet potato fries, thanks so much!!5 stars

    Reply
  5. David Bories says

    Posted on 12/2 at 2:28 pm

    Made these in a Breville Smart Air Oven. DELICIOUS!!!

    Sarah, I want to thank you for all your wonderful recipes. So far, with some adjustments to my air fryer at times, everything is delicious! We are slowly trying more recipes and trying to see how many vegetarian meals we can add to replace meat.5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 12/3 at 8:47 am

      So happy to hear it, David! Thanks for letting us know how it went! 😀

  6. SUZY says

    Posted on 2/17 at 12:18 pm

    Want to make sweet potato fries for my dogs treats she has bad allergies is it possible to skip the oil?

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 2/17 at 3:51 pm

      Yes! The oil is just for crispy texture. I’m sure your pup won’t mind a less-than-crispy texture 😀

  7. Natalie says

    Posted on 5/26 at 6:40 am

    This is the first dish I cooked in my second hand fryer.
    Your instructions are clear and easy to follow.5 stars

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Hello!

I'm Sarah

A flavor-loving nutritionist and sensory science specialist showing you how to make easy vegetarian recipes, one ingredient at a time.

Let's Meet

What's for Dinner?

A free cookbook full of our favorite vegetarian dinner recipes!

Get in now!

Subscribe for new recipes, meal plans & 3 free ebooks!

Summer Recipes

Watermelon salad on a white platter

Grilled Watermelon Salad

Portobello Mushroom Burgers with an orange background - With melted sharp cheddar, the perfectly meaty texture, and best-ever Fancy Sauce, these Portobello Mushroom Burgers are the vegetarian recipe that'll have you craving mushrooms for dinner.

Portobello Mushroom Burgers

Vegan PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps

Different smoothies arranged in rainbow on white background

How to Make a Smoothie

Veggie spring rolls cut in half on a plate

Vegetable Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Vegan tomato tuna sushi bowl with rice, avocado, and cucumber in a bowl on a blue background

Vegan Tuna Sushi Bowl

Dinner This Week

Vegan tikka masala with naan and rice in a white bowl

M

Chickpea Tikka Masala

Roasted Chickpea Gyros

T

Roasted Chickpea Gyros

Vegan Thai red curry in a bowl on a red background

W

Thai Vegetarian Coconut Curry

Vegan nachos on a black plate on a white background - These vegan nachos are piled high with easy mushroom BBQ "pulled pork" and a cashew-based queso cheese sauce that will knock your dairy-free socks off.

R

BBQ Mushroom Pulled Pork

Roasted Cauliflower Street Tacos

F

Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

Lemon risotto in a bowl with basil on a yellow background

S

Lemon Basil Risotto

As featured on:

Free Vegetarian Dinners eBook

Join our Eatmail newsletter to get a free copy of our “Dinner Is Served” Cookbook, new recipes, exclusive meal plans, and more!

Follow Along

  • Easy Vegetarian Facebook Group
  • Kombucha Brewers Facebook Group
Back to Top
  • Web Stories
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Collaborate
© 2022 Live Eat Learn
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled Support by Foodie Digital
8.2K shares