Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

These Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer is made of sweet potatoes, avocado oil spray, chives, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and flaky sea salt.

When I was a kid, I hardly ate fries because my parents didn’t let me. They had a misconception that fries were all deep fried and super unhealthy. It is the one food we hardly ever ate, so I grew up always wanting to eat fries because I couldn’t have them. Just because they are fries doesn’t mean they have to be unhealthy! These sweet potato fries are everything you have ever dreamed of. I added some fresh Cajun seasoning, and a good amount of paprika, which is so addictive! The key to a good air fry is to leave the skins on those potatoes. Not only does it require less work, but the skin becomes perfectly crispy. The potato skins also holds more nutrients than anything else.

If you love this recipe, feel free to pair this with my Seafood Boil bag and my Baby Corn Stir Fry.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Top tip
• Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer
• Food safety

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Sweet potatoes
• Paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Cayenne pepper
• Oregano
• Thyme

See recipe card for Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer quantities.

Instructions

Peel and slice the sweet potatoes into ¼ inch sticks. Add the fries to a mixing bowl and a good amount of oil spray on the fries. Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt. Mix to combine. Add the fries to an air fryer basket, all in one layer, and cook at 380°F for about 14 minutes, flipping once halfway. Air fry until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Timing varies on the air fryer.

Garnish with freeze drives chives and serve with your favorite condiment, like ketchup or ranch.

Substitutions

Olive oil spray: For air frying recipes, I prefer using olive oil or avocado oil spray since you won’t need so much oil when air frying.

Sweet potatoes: I love using sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes they are highly nutritious.

Cajun Seasoning: You can make your own Cajun seasoning if you can’t find any. To make your own Cajun seasoning:

Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

• Spicy - add chili pepper flakes in the seasoning mixture for a spicy kick.
• Deluxe - add guacamole or tzatziki to dip into.
• Kid friendly - this is as kid friendly as it gets!

Check out this Air Fried Bok Choy.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides.

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Storage

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

These Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer can be frozen for 3 months.

Top tip

Cook a little longer for a crispier fry. Make sure they are not piled on top of each other.

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Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.