American · 400°F · 40 min
Air Fryer Baked Potato
Russets with a dry, salted skin and a steaming interior: faster than the oven, crisper than the microwave.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potatoes carry more moisture and sugar than russets, so they soften easily. A thin cornstarch dusting, space in the basket and a mid-cook toss are what get you browned edges instead of limp sticks.
Cornstarch helps
A light coat pulls surface moisture and browns better than oil alone. Shake off excess so it does not taste pasty.
Do not crowd
Sweet potato fries steam into soft wedges if stacked. Two batches beat one sad full basket.
Salt while hot
Season as soon as they leave the basket so the salt sticks. Eat soon: they soften as they cool.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Prep 15 min · Cook 16 min · Total 31 min · 4 servings
Crowding. Half a large sweet potato per batch in a 5 qt is a good start.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.
Prep
Cut even sticks. Toss with cornstarch until lightly coated, then add oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder and pepper.
Sweet potato fries tossed with cornstarch and spices
Cook
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Load a loose single layer.
Sweet potato fries in a single layer in the air fryer Cook 8 minutes. Toss hard and cook 6-8 minutes more until the edges brown and the centers are tender.
Taste and add a pinch more salt if needed. Serve immediately.
If cooking a second batch, wipe excess sugar bits from the basket so they do not smoke.
