How to Air Fry Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
You can make frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer without having to thaw them first. This cost-effective side dish can be ready in as little as 20 minutes. Just toss your frozen fries into the air fryer basket, follow the cooking instructions, and follow my expert tips.
The sweet potatoes’ natural sugars and the high heat from the air fryer create a perfectly crisp fry texture. Add seasonings to take your fries to the next level, and dip them into your favorite sauce. Combining all three—air-fired sweet potatoes, seasonings, and the perfect dipping sauce is the trifecta of side dishes!
Ingredients
Pair this recipe with frozen broccoli in air fryer to add green to your side dishes.
Seasoning Suggestions
| Seasoning | Description | Measurements (Per One Cup of Fries) |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar and Chili | A sweet and spicy seasoning made with brown sugar and chili | 1 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp chili |
| Chili Powder | It adds a spicy flavor to the fries. Try chipotle or regular chili powder. | 1 tsp chili powder |
| Garlic Powder | Adds a savory and slightly intense flavor to the fries | 1 tsp garlic powder |
| Parmesan Cheese | Adds a salty and savory flavor to the fries | 1/4 cup grated parmesan or vegan parmesan cheese |
| Smoked Paprika | Adds a smoky and slightly sweet taste to the fries | 1 tsp smoked paprika |
Dipping Sauces
The sweetness in sweet potato fries lends itself to a wide variety of dipping sauces. Here are just a few paring ideas.
- Barbeque sauce
- Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
- Garlic Parmesan Dip
- Ketchup
- Mayo/Vegan Mayo
- Nacho Cheese
- Ranch Salad Dressing
- Tzaziki/Vegan Tzaziki
Expert Tips
- Preheat the Air Fryer: I always recommend it, even if the instructions say you do not have to. Preheating helps create a crispy texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket: I know it can be tempting to overcrowd, but only fill the basket to the halfway-overcrowding point. Overcrowding causes the fries to steam instead of crisp, which is soggy. Honestly, no one likes soggy fries.
- Shake the basket: The air circulates the fries. However, the bottom of the basket tends to be the hottest point of the air fryer. Shaking the basket mixes up the fries and helps them to cook evenly. I recommend shaking every 4-5 minutes. While this is not a hard and fast time, it serves a dual purpose and allows me to keep an eye on fries from overcooking.
- Cook using frozen fries: The moisture in room-temperature fries causes the oil to steam. On the other hand, with frozen fries, the oil makes the fries crispier.
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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries In an Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounce Frozen sweet potato fries
- 1 Cooking spray
- 1 seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Step One: Preheat the Air fryer – Oil the basket. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 5-10 minutes.
- Step Two: Air Fry- Add the frozen sweet potato fries to the air fryer basket. At a maximum, only fill the basket to the halfway point. Cook for 12-14 minutes, shaking the fries halfway through. For extra crispiness, lightly spray the fries with cooking spray before placing them in the basket.Note: depending on the size of your fry, you might need to adjust the cooking time. Thinner fries will cook for less time, and thicker fries will require additional cooking time.
- Step Three: Season and Serve – Once the fries are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer basket and season as desired. Serve immediately while still hot and crispy.
