Air fryer sweet potato fries are slightly crispy and sweet. It is the perfect side dish for everyone. It is also versatile and healthy; you can customise it however you want. Let me show you how to make it with three (3) ingredients in 20 minutes.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Recipe
This air fryer sweet potato recipe is easy. I love that you can serve air-fried sweet potato savoury or sweet. I will keep it simple and show you an easy way to enjoy it without stress. The sweetness of the potatoes still comes through; there is no need to add no sugar or salt.
Air frying sweet potato is a healthier way to enjoy them. Unlike deep frying. It requires little oil from start to finish. You can serve sweet potato chips as you like. It can be served as a snack or as a side dish.
Ingredients you need to make these sweet potato fries in the air fryer.
To make this super easy and simple sweet potato side dish, you will need the following;
Sweet potatoes
Cayenne pepper - you can use black pepper or chilli flakes.
Oil - substitute with olive oil or any oil of your choice.
Air fryer temperature varies depending on size, make, and model. My delicious cravings recipe time is subject to a preheated air fryer. If you are trying this recipe for the first time, deduct 2 minutes from the cooking time and increase it if needed to allow the food to cook evenly.
How to Cut Sweet Potatoes
There are different ways to cut sweet potatoes, depending on what you are cooking or how you like them. You can cut them into rounds, dice, fries or wedges.
Round: on the chopping board, chop both ends of the potatoes. Then, cut the sweet potato into about ¼-inch thick rounds.
Fries: cut off both ends of the sweet potato. Then, cut it into two equal parts, flip the potato cut side down and cut it into slices (make the width as you like). Cut into ¼ inch strips.
Dice or cube: cut the strips horizontally to get cubed sweet potatoes.
Wedges: cut off both ends of the sweet potatoes. Cut into two (2) equal parts and then cut each half into 2 or 3 wedges, depending on the size you want.
How to Make Sweet Potato Chips in the Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer for 2 minutes at 200C/400F. Wash the sweet potatoes and dry them with a kitchen towel. Using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, peel the potato if you wish.
Cut the sweet potato into about ¼-inch. If they are too thick, they will take longer to cook. If they are too thin, they might burn.
Transfer into a bowl, and spray some oil and pepper. Pour into the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 12 minutes at 185C/365F. Shaking the basket after 8 minutes, then allow it to cook for the remaining 5 minutes or slightly browned around the edges.
Once done, serve immediately and enjoy with any sauce of choice.
How to Store
Due to the soft texture sweet potatoes gives when cooked, it is best to eat these fresh and hot. However, if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and consume them within 1-2 days.
To reheat, pour them into the air fryer basket and heat them at 180C/365F for 2 minutes until hot.
Tips
- If you want it crispy, cook it for another 5 minutes. The longer it stays in the air fryer, the darker and crispy it gets.
- Try to cut the sweet potatoes into similar sizes and not too thin (it shrinks once it gets into the air fryer) for them to cook evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket because they might steam instead of roasting.
FAQs
How long does it take to cook sweet potatoes in the air fryer?
The cooking time depends on the thickness of the potato. How long to cook sweet potatoes in an air fryer is between 15-20 minutes. If cooking it from frozen, add additional 5-10 minutes. Please note the type and brand of air fryer used but on average.
Do you need to peel a sweet potato before cutting it?
No, you don’t need to peel the sweet potatoes before cutting or cooking. If you want to leave the skin, wash it before cutting.
Should I rinse or soak potatoes before frying?
You can soak the sweet potatoes in cold water for 15-30 minutes helps remove excess starch.
Do you need to preheat the air fryer?
No, you don’t need to preheat the air fryer. However, preheating the air fryer is recommended because it will give the food a good head start, especially if cooking frozen foods.
Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 400 g Sweet potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 2 minutes at 200C/400F. Wash the sweet potatoes and dry them with a kitchen towel. Using a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, peel the potato if you wish.
- Cut the sweet potato into about ¼-inch. If they are too thick, they will take longer to cook. If they are too thin, they might burn.
- Transfer into a bowl, and spray some oil and pepper. Pour into the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 12 minutes at 185C/365F. Shaking the basket after 8 minutes, then allow it to cook for the remaining 5 minutes or slightly browned around the edges.
- Once done, serve immediately and enjoy with any sauce of choice.
Notes
Nutrition
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