These air fryer sweet potato fries are crispy, tender, and full of flavor. It’s the perfect healthy fry recipe for busy weeknights or afterschool snacks. With just a few ingredients, they’re ready in minutes for guilt-free fry cravings.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

If you’ve been craving fries but want a healthier twist, this air fryer sweet potato fries recipe is about to be your new go-to! These golden, crispy beauties are the perfect mix of savory and sweet, and they’re ready in under 20 minutes.

Whether you’re looking for an easy air fryer recipe for a weeknight dinner, a snack that kids love after school, or a healthy air fryer fries recipe that still satisfies your fry craving, you’ve come to the right place.

Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

I’m all about recipes that taste amazing but don’t require me to stand over a hot stove. These air fryer sweet potato fries check all the boxes, they are quick, healthy, and so simple to make. Plus, they’re naturally gluten-free, packed with vitamins, and a fun twist on classic fries.

This is the easy afterschool or weeknight dinner recipe that will have your family asking for seconds and you’ll be happy to say yes.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients

medium sweet potatoes
olive oil
dry dill
garlic powder
paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Compared to white potatoes, sweet potatoes are a nutrient powerhouse. Sweet Potatoes are full of fiber, beta-carotene (hello, vitamin A!), and antioxidants. And when you make them in the air fryer instead of deep frying, you cut way back on the oil while still getting that irresistible crisp.

The Best Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes are at their peak in the fall and winter, making this the perfect cozy weather recipe. When they’re in season, they’re sweeter, more affordable, and perfect for mixing things up in your meal plan.

Roast them, mash them, or my favorite, turn them into these crispy air fryer sweet potato fries for a snack or side dish everyone loves.

Cooking Tips & Flavor Combos

Cut Evenly: The key to crispy air fryer fries is cutting your sweet potatoes into even matchsticks so they cook at the same rate.
Don’t Overcrowd: Give your fries room to breathe in the air fryer basket for that perfect crisp.
Flavor Switch-Ups: Try cinnamon sugar for a sweet snack, chili powder for some heat, or even toss them in a drizzle of honey and sea salt after cooking for a sweet-and-salty vibe.

Storing Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

If you have leftovers (rare, but it happens!), store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes to bring back the crunch, no soggy fries here!

This foolproof recipe creates fluffy, fork-tender potatoes in half the time of the oven. Instant Pot Baked Potatoes use no foil and are great for busy nights. It's a pressure cooker recipe that's ready in just minutes.

More Potato Recipes

Love this recipe? Try more of my potato favorites like Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potatoes for the ultimate comfort food and Loaded Garlic Potato Skins that are perfect for game day or snacking anytime.

Yield: 4

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium sweet potatoes; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dry dill; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper to taste

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

4 medium sweet potatoes
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dry dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into thin, uniform strips.
Place the sweet potato strips in a large bowl and add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dry dill and paprika. Toss until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
Divide the seasoned sweet potato strips into batches and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, without overcrowding.
Cook the sweet potato fries in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes per batch, shaking or flipping halfway through cooking, until they are crispy and golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining batches of sweet potato fries.
Serve the sweet potato fries hot, with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 194Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 116mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 4gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g