Ingredients
Method
- Set your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and allow it to preheat for 3-5 minutes.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized fries (about ¼-inch thick) to ensure even cooking. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the fries. Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the fries with seasoning.
- Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if necessary). Air fry at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through at the 7-8 minute mark for even crispiness.
Nutrition
Notes
Pro Tips:
Always choose sweet potatoes that feel heavy for their size with tight, unwrinkled skin - this means higher starch content which creates that perfect crispy exterior while staying creamy inside, just like the best yuca frita. Cut your fries no thicker than half an inch because sweet potatoes have more moisture than regular potatoes, and thicker cuts will steam themselves soggy in the air fryer instead of crisping up properly. After countless batches, I've learned to shake the basket every 8 minutes instead of the usual 10 - sweet potato sugars start caramelizing faster than you think, and this prevents those perfectly golden fries from turning into burnt disappointments. Soak cut fries in cold water for exactly 15 minutes before seasoning because this removes excess surface starch that would otherwise create a gummy coating instead of that satisfying crunch we're after. Storage & Meal Prep:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes to regain crispiness.
Always choose sweet potatoes that feel heavy for their size with tight, unwrinkled skin - this means higher starch content which creates that perfect crispy exterior while staying creamy inside, just like the best yuca frita. Cut your fries no thicker than half an inch because sweet potatoes have more moisture than regular potatoes, and thicker cuts will steam themselves soggy in the air fryer instead of crisping up properly. After countless batches, I've learned to shake the basket every 8 minutes instead of the usual 10 - sweet potato sugars start caramelizing faster than you think, and this prevents those perfectly golden fries from turning into burnt disappointments. Soak cut fries in cold water for exactly 15 minutes before seasoning because this removes excess surface starch that would otherwise create a gummy coating instead of that satisfying crunch we're after. Storage & Meal Prep:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3-5 minutes to regain crispiness.