Crispy Smoky Sweet Potato Fries (Air Fryer/Baked)

Smoky Sweet Potato Fries are going to be your hamburger’s new best friend. They’re nice and crispy and tossed in a paprika-garlic seasoning to give it that smoky flavor. Sure to disappear off the table even quicker than regular fries would!

This recipe is not only delicious, but also healthy and really easy too! Since the fries are baked or air-fried, they don’t really need much oil to achieve that ideal combination of crisp & tender. And in terms of easiness, all you need to do is cut, toss with oil & seasonings, bake, shake, and bake. Simple! 

You’re probably not going to want to go back to that deep fried restaurant jargon after trying these out.

I was trying to think of a catch-phrase related to fries, and then I started thinking – why are they called fries when they aren’t always fried?! Sweet Potato Bakes? Sweet Potato Air-Fries? Okay nevermind. Guess now we know why they’re called fries. Baked/Air-fried Sweet Potato Fries it is then!

P.S. I’d recommend trying them with some guac instead of ketchup. It will change your life!

Crispy Smoky Sweet Potato Fries (Air Fryer/Baked)

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Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time50 minutes mins

Servings: 24 fries

Calories: 251kcal

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Smoky Sweet Potato Fries tossed in a paprika-garlic seasoning are baked/air-fried to crisp perfection. They're easy, healthy and delicious, and will be your hamburger’s new best friend.

Ingredients

• 1 large Sweet Potato, 225g
• 1 tsp Olive Oil
• ½ tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ tsp Paprika
• ⅛ tsp Salt
• ⅛ tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven (if using) to 425°F.
• Peel sweet potatoes and cut into ¼” thick fry-shaped pieces.
• Transfer to a large bowl, add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper and mix well until properly coated.
• Place fries in the basket of the air fryer and cook at 400°F for 15 min, shake basket, and cook for another 15 min until crispy.
• If using oven, place fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet sheet and bake for 20 min, flip using tongs, and bake for another 20 min.
• Season with some more spices of desired, and serve hot!

Notes

Pro tip: Try them with Guacamole or Hummus instead of the usual ketchup!

Nutrition:

• Servings: 24 fries | Serving size: 24 fries
• Calories: 251kcal
• Fat: 5g | Saturated fat: 0.8g
• Carbohydrates: 48.2g | Fiber: 7.9g | Sugar: 14.7g
• Protein: 4.9g