Description
Crispy homemade air fryer sweet potato fries deliver golden perfection with minimal oil. Seasoned generously and crunchy outside, these potatoes will satisfy you with their irresistible texture and bold flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sweet potato
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) tapioca flour or cornstarch
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) avocado oil
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and tapioca flour in a mixing bowl, creating a robust flavor profile.
- Potato Preparation: Rinse sweet potatoes under cold water, pat completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then slice into uniform fry-shaped strips, maintaining consistent 0.25-0.5 inch thickness.
- Coating Process: Transfer potato strips to a large mixing bowl, drizzle with avocado oil, and thoroughly coat with the prepared spice blend by gently massaging the ingredients together, ensuring even distribution.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) and carefully arrange seasoned potato strips in a single, uncrowded layer to promote maximum crispiness and even cooking.
- Cooking Technique: Air fry for 20 minutes, pausing midway to gently shake and rotate fries, allowing each strip to develop a golden, crisp exterior and ensuring uniform browning.
- Serving: Immediately transfer hot, crispy sweet potato fries to a serving plate, preserving their optimal texture and temperature for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Nail Perfect Thickness: Consistent 0.25-0.5 inch cuts ensure even cooking and optimal crispiness throughout each fry.
- Dry Thoroughly: Pat sweet potatoes completely dry to prevent soggy results and achieve restaurant-quality crunchiness.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Single layer placement in air fryer basket is crucial for crisp exterior and preventing steaming instead of frying.
- Midway Shake Technique: Rotating fries halfway through cooking guarantees uniform browning and prevents uneven texture or burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg