Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

A basket of crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries served with a side of ketchup for dipping.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are the best way to get those crispy, golden, and totally addictive fries you want—ready in just 20 minutes with zero deep-frying mess.

A basket of crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries served with a side of ketchup for dipping.

Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries in 20 minutes. Yes please!

Sweet potato fries are my absolute favorite, and I’m still amazed how fast they come together in the air fryer. We’re talking 15-20 minutes—faster (and way better) than those sad frozen ones from the store. Air frying makes them crispy on the outside and tender in the middle without frying in oil.

Serve crispy air fryer sweet potato fries hot with homemade ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce!

And make sure to try my other air fryer recipes like Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, and Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets!

How to make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries:

Prep and season: Peel the sweet potatoes and trim the ends. Slice them lengthwise into ¼ to ½-inch thick slabs, then cut into matchstick-sized fries. Try to keep the pieces as uniform as possible for even cooking. Season sweet potato fries with salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cornstarch (cornstarch helps them crisp up!).

Air Fry: Drizzle or spray the fries lightly with oil and toss to coat. Air fry at 400°F (180°C) for 10-14 minutes, tossing once or twice during cooking until crispy and golden brown.

Note: Cook time can vary based on how thick your fries are and the type of air fryer you use. Thicker fries may take longer. When in doubt, start checking around 8 minutes to avoid overcooking.

Two images showing how to make sweet potato fries in air fryer by tossing the sliced sweet potatoes in seasoning then cooking in the air fryer until crispy.

Serve crispy air fryer sweet potato fries hot with homemade ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce!

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A basket of crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries served with a side of ketchup for dipping.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy and delicious Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries you'll have ready to eat in just 15 minutes with simple spices and zero deep-frying mess.
Course side course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 165kcal
Cost 1

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a small bowl. 
    ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Place sweet potato slices in a shallow dish and sprinkle seasonings over top. Toss well, covering potatoes in seasoning. Add oil and toss well.
    1 Tablespoon oil, 1 sweet potato
  • Preheat fryer at 400, once it's hot, cook whole batch for 10 minutes, toss once or twice. Continue cooking as needed until crisp and tender.

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Notes

Freezing Instructions: Homemade sweet potato fries can be frozen for up to two months. To reheat, air fry for 5-10 minutes or until crisp.
Garlic Parmesan Fries – Toss the fries in cornstarch, 1 minced clove of garlic, salt and pepper. After air frying, sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Sweet Potato Wedges: Cut into thicker “wedges”. Add 5-10 minutes to cook time, until cooked and crispy.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries: Follow my instructions HERE!

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16085IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

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I originally shared this recipe September 2021. Updated July 2025.



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