Published Mar 19, 2019 Updated Jul 11, 2023
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Crispy Whole30 Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
These air fryer sweet potato fries are so crispy and mouthwatering. To add even more flavor, dip them in any 4 of my savory Majestic Sauces. They are Paleo, Whole30, and Gluten-Free.
Sometimes I just crave a crispy sweet potato fry dipped in some magical sauce. Anybody else feel me on that? If I am making lettuce wrap burger or chicken tenders, sweet potato fries are a must. I find that getting sweet potato fries crispy can sometimes be a hard task. I worked on using my air fryer to come up with a crispy sweet potato fry and I would say, they turned out to be crispy and perfect. The best news, they only took 10 minutes in the air fryer.
What is an air fryer and is it a good investment?
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance used for cooking for really any and everything. There is a basket that food is placed in to cook. The air fryer blows heat around the space, which crisps up the outer surface of food. The air fryer is my TOP kitchen gadget and I use it weekly and sometimes daily. I love it because it cooks anything quickly and evenly.
What’s the key to getting these tenders crispy in the air fryer?
The key to getting a nice crisp on the chicken tenders is,
- Spray the sweet potato fries with olive oil cooking spray.
- Make sure there is room between each tender. (This is crucial for getting a good crisp)
- Shaking the basket ever 10 minutes to make sure they are cooking evenly.
- Increasing the temperature the last 5 minutes.
Can you freeze sweet potato fries after they are cooked?
Yes. These are great to make ahead in a big batch and freeze in a freezer proof container. Anytime I make these I will make a double batch and freeze for easy side dishes that go great with a protein option on a busy weeknight. It takes no time at all to throw in the oven or air fryer to heat up. I will usually just put them back in the air fryer and cook on 400 F for 5 to 6 minutes are they are ready to eat.
What is the best sauce to serve with sweet potato fries?
Any of my Majestic Sauces are amazing with sweet potato and regular fries. My sauces include Chili Lime, Mac’s Awesome Sauce, Fiesta Cilantro, Fry Sauce and Buffalo Dill. I also use these sauces on top of salads, eggs, proteins, and veggies. They are versatile and add so much flavor to any dish. If you are interested in grabbing these sauces, click the link below to all the recipes.
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[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes – These air fryer sweet potato fries are so crispy and mouthwatering. To add even more flavor, dip them in any 4 of my savory Majestic Sauces. They are Paleo, Whole30, and Gluten-Free. – sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, cracked black pepper, , Air Fryer Method: Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 8 minutes.
; Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.; Carefully slice each sweet potato into 1/4 inch fries. ; Transfer cut fries into a bowl and toss with 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper. ; In order to get a good crispy, place the fries in the basket with space between so they are not touching (May have to cook in 2 batches). Half way through, shake the basket. Serve with any four of my majestic sauces. Spray a little bit of cooking spray on the fries before cooking. ; Oven Method ( 30 minutes): Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. ; Carefully slice each sweet potato into 1/4 inch fries. ; Transfer cut fries into a bowl and toss with 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper. Add the fries to the baking sheet and make sure they are not overcrowded. ; Bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 20 minutes. Flip and cook for and additional 10 more minutes or until desired crispiness. ; ; – – Paleo – Whole30 – air fryer – air fryer sweet potato fries – paleo – sweet potato fries – sweet potato fries and sauce – whole30[/wpurp-searchable-recipe]
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 8 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Carefully slice each sweet potato into 1/4 inch fries.
- Transfer cut fries into a bowl and toss with 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper.
- In order to get a good crispy, place the fries in the basket with space between so they are not touching (May have to cook in 2 batches). Cook for 8 minutes. Half way through, shake the basket. Serve with any four of my majestic sauces. Spray a little bit of cooking spray on the fries before cooking.
Oven Method ( 30 minutes)
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully slice each sweet potato into 1/4 inch fries.
- Transfer cut fries into a bowl and toss with 1 1/2 tbsp of olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper. Add the fries to the baking sheet and make sure they are not overcrowded.
- Bake until brown and crisp on the bottom, about 20 minutes. Flip and cook for and additional 10 more minutes or until desired crispiness.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Are they cooked in the air fryer for 8 minutes after preheating for 8 minutes?
Yes, it is cooked for 8 minutes.
Sweet potatoes are my favorite dish and this tips and recipe are just awesome. Thank you.
What’s step 6? How long do you fry for?
You set the Air Fryer in step 1 for 8 minutes. So sorry. I will add that to step 6 also so it is more clear.
I’ve been avoiding learning how to use my air fryer but now that I’m home 24/7, I pulled it out of the pantry. this recipe was SO easy and DELICIOUS! Making them again tonight!
Thank you for this recipe. The fries turned out great.
They came out very good. I had to cook them longer, like about 17 minutes but it might have been because I didn’t cut them small enough. I also didn’t use the seasonings (except salt) because I’m on a restricted diet. But they were very good with just oil and sea salt.
Hi Kristen. So thrilled to hear the sweet potato fries were a hit. Thank you friend, for connecting with me and giving me such positive feedback.
Used the air fryer method and LOVED them. I’ve only ever baked the ‘fries’ in the oven, although never trying these directions. The sweet potatoes were the perfect addition to burger night- crunchy and seasoned just right. Mac, your creativity is appreciated. Glad you share your gift with the world! (Next time I’ll try the oven method. I tend to find having an extra appliance out is a hassle.) Thank you!