Crispy Sweet Potato Fries is made with sweet potatoes, olive oil, cornstarch, smoked paprika; air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes to serve 4. 210 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Cut sweet potatoes into even 1/4-inch sticks. Pat dry thoroughly.
- 2
Toss with olive oil and cornstarch until evenly coated. Add seasonings and toss again.
- 3
Arrange in a single layer — don't overcrowd. Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.
- 4
They're done when crispy on the edges. Season with extra salt while hot.
- 5
Serve with chipotle mayo, maple mustard, or ketchup.
Tip: Cornstarch is absolutely essential for crispy sweet potato fries — without it, the natural sugars make them limp. Cut thin and uniform for even cooking.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 20 minutes vs ~32 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 210 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Crispy Sweet Potato Fries at 400°F for 20 minutes. Cornstarch is absolutely essential for crispy sweet potato fries — without it, the natural sugars make them limp. Cut thin and uniform for even cooking.
You need: 3 large sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch sticks, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional), Chipotle mayo, Maple mustard, Ketchup. This recipe serves 4 with 210 calories per serving.
Crispy Sweet Potato Fries takes 20 minutes total at 400°F. Serve with chipotle mayo, maple mustard, or ketchup.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 20 minutes at 400°F.
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