With just 2 minutes of prep & 14 minutes of cooking you can make the best frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer. Perfectly crispy fries with just a little bit of olive oil, for the perfect easy side dish all ready to serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen sweet potato fries
- Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside
- Crispier than baked
- Healthier than deep drying - and healthier than regular french fries
- Quicker than in the oven
- Super easy and done in 16 minutes
- Easy clean up
- The perfect side dish for fish, meat, burgers and chicken
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Frozen sweet potato fries: I used a thick kind of sweet potato fries - a thinner kind will cook quicker. Start with 4 + 4 minutes and add more time if needed.
- Some good brands to try are Alexia sweet potato fries, Ore Ida sweet potato fries, Whole Food 360 sweet potato fries and Trader Joe's sweet potato fries.
- Olive oil can be swapped for a different type of vegetable oil, or you can use cooking spray. Oil can also be skipped, but helps the fries get really crispy and a nice color.
- Salt might not be necessary if you're using already seasoned fries - please check the bag before adding the salt!
How to make them
- Place sweet potato fries in a bowl or on a plate
- Pour over olive oil
- Add salt, then mix and make sure to spread the oil and salt as evenly as possible all over the fries
- Place the fries in a preheated air fryer basket
- Air fry for 7 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then shake the basket to turn the fries
- Air fry for 7 more minutes at 400°F (200°C), then serve immediately!
Tips & tricks
- Preheat your air fryer to shorten the cook time - if you're not preheating it you might need more than 14 minutes
- Don't defrost the fries - cook them straight from frozen
- You can add other seasonings than salt - for example paprika powder, ground cinnamon or chili powder
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - cook in a single layer for the crispiest fries, but a little overlap is fine
- Cooking time can vary depending on which air fryer you use and which brands of sweet potato fries
- Shake the fries halfway for an even cook
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but keep in mind they are best eaten just after frying
- Reheat leftover sweet potato fries by air frying for 5 minutes at 300°F (150°C), shaking once halfway
- Use leftovers to make a leftover french fries casserole
Recipe FAQ
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Air fry Alexia sweet potato fries for 14 minutes at 400°F (200°C), shaking them once halfway.
There are three secrets to really crispy sweet potato fries in the air fryer. First, use olive oil or another vegetable oil. Second, preheat your air fryer. And third, don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - cook the fries in one layer with no or just a little bit of overlap.
I like to season sweet potato fries with just a little bit of salt and olive oil, but you can add other seasonings as well such as garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika powder or even cinnamon. I recommend seasoning them before cooking, for best results. If you're cooking them without oil, then add seasoning after cooking.
More quick & easy air fryer sides
Looking for more quick & easy air fryer recipes?
- Air Fryer Frozen Fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon
And don't miss my complete guide to cooking frozen foods in air fryer.
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Recipe
Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer
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- 2 handfuls frozen sweet potato fries
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon fine table salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer by running it at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the frozen sweet potato fries in a bowl or on a plate, and season with olive oil and salt. Mix well and try to spread the oil and seasoning as evenly as possible all over the fries.
- Place the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 14 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Shake them halfway.
- Serve immediately on their own or with your favorite sauce!
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Frozen sweet potato fries: I used a thick kind of sweet potato fries - a thinner kind will cook quicker. Start with 4 + 4 minutes and add more time if needed.
- Some good brands to try are Alexia sweet potato fries, Ore Ida sweet potato fries, Whole Food 360 sweet potato fries and Trader Joe's sweet potato fries.
- Olive oil can be swapped for a different type of vegetable oil, or you can use cooking spray. Oil can also be skipped, but helps the fries get really crispy and a nice color.
- Salt might not be necessary if you're using already seasoned fries - please check the bag before adding the salt!
Tips & tricks
- Preheat your air fryer to shorten the cook time - if you're not preheating it you might need more than 14 minutes
- Don't defrost the fries - cook them straight from frozen
- You can add other seasonings than salt - for example paprika powder, ground cinnamon or chili powder
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - cook in a single layer for the crispiest fries, but a little overlap is fine
- Cooking time can vary depending on which air fryer you use and which brands of sweet potato fries
- Shake the fries halfway for an even cook
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but keep in mind they are best eaten just after frying
- Reheat sweet potato fries by air frying for 5 minutes at 300°F (150°C), shaking once halfway
Nutrition
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