Cooking frozen sweet potato fries in an air fryer is the best! They are so easy to make and they turn out perfectly crispy - better than any fast food restaurant! Ready in just 15 minutes air fryer sweet potato fries are healthy, oil free, and make the perfect side dish or snack.
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Why you will love this cooking method:
- It is so quick and easy to cook frozen sweet potato fries in an air fryer - it only takes 15 minutes. It's way faster than cooking them in an oven.
- These sweet potato fries turn out perfectly! Nice and crisp on the outside, with a soft and tender inside. Just how sweet potato fries should be.
- The clean up is so simple since you don't have to worry about oil getting all over your kitchen like you do with deep frying.
- Air fried frozen sweet potato fries are a healthy alternative to deep fried sweet potato fries as they are made with less oil or no oil.
- Sweet potato fries are great side dish that can be eaten on their own or paired with other dishes such as easy air fryer hamburgers, healthy air fryer turkey burgers or easy duck burgers.
If you love air fryer fries you will also love air fried crispy turnip fries or easy air fryer French fries.
Ingredients:
- A bag of frozen sweet potato fries - There are many different brands of sweet potato fries on the market and Trader Joe's sweet potato fries, McCain sweet potato fries and Alexia sweet potato fries are a few popular brands, but any brand that you can find in your grocery store will do. You can also use homemade, frozen sweet potato fries too.
- Seasonings - if your fries are not pre-seasoned you can add seasonings such as sea salt, seasoning salt, red pepper flakes, or ground black pepper.
How to cook frozen sweet potato fries in an air fryer:
Step one:
First, place the frozen sweet potato fries on the trays of your air fryer or in the air fryer basket and cook them for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping the fries half way through, or shaking the basket half way through to help the fries cook evenly.
Step two:
When the fries have finished cooking, sprinkle them with your favourite seasoning (note: if your fries are pre-seasoned you can likely skip this step).
Top tips:
- Every model of air fryer is different, so you may have to adjust the cook time if you are using a different model.
- For this recipe I do not preheat my air fryer. If you do preheat yours decrease the cook time by a few minutes.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, and the size of the bag of sweet potato fries that you buy, you may have to air fry the sweet potatoes in batches.
- For the crispiest sweet potato fries, be sure to leave some space around the fries so the hot air can circulate around the fries and cook them perfectly.
- For best results, try not to overlap the sweet potato fries when they are in the air fryer or they won't cook as well. Place them in a single layer in your air fryer basket or on the trays.
- If your sweet potato fries are pre-seasoned, don't worry about adding any seasonings. If they are not pre-seasoned, season them however you prefer once they have finished cooking. Some great options include sea salt, black pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, garlic salt, onion powder, Italian seasoning or seasoning salt.
How to serve:
You can serve sweet potato fries plain or with your favourite dipping sauce such as ketchup, honey mustard dipping sauce, spicy mayo, or sugar free bbq sauce.
How to store:
If you have any leftover sweet potato fries, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
How to reheat:
If you end up with any leftover fries after you've cooked them you can re-heat them in your air fryer. To do so preheat your air frier to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then cook the sweet potato fries for 1-2 minutes.
Frequently asked questions:
Some air fryer recipes will ask you to preheat your air fryer, but for this frozen sweet potato fries air fryer recipe there is no need to preheat your air fryer. If you do choose to preheat it, subtract a few minutes of cooking time from the fries.
Nope! There is no need to soak sweet potato fries before cooking them in an air fryer. They will turn out perfectly crisp even if you don't soak them.
How healthy sweet potato fries are will depend on the brand you buy and what they are coated in. The healthiest option would be sweet potato fries that are just plain. But many brands will add oil, seasonings and or sugar so be sure to read labels carefully and pick the brand you feel most comfortable with. You could also easily make your own sweet potato fries and then you have total control over what goes on them!
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Recipe
Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in an Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen sweet potato fries (454 grams)
- sea salt (to taste)
- ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place the frozen sweet potato fries on the trays of your air fryer and cook for 14-15 minutes at 400F, flipping the fries half way through.
- Sprinkle the fries with salt, pepper and any other seasonings you like (note that if your fries are pre-seasoned you can likely skip this step).
Notes
- Try not to overlap the sweet potato fries when they are in the air fryer or they won't cook as well.
- If your sweet potato fries are pre-seasoned you shouldn't have to season them after they're done cooking.
- Nutritional values will vary depending on the brand of sweet potato fries you are using so be sure to check the package you are using for accurate numbers.
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