Air fryer sweet potato fries are one of my favorite things to make. I don't care if they're hipster and pretentious. When they first began to be popular amongst the youth, everyone made fun of us for kale chips, avocado toast, and sweet potato fries. But they're absolutely delicious! And I wouldn't have it any other way. Although I ordinarily prefer to make them at home because there is no reason for French fries to be that expensive. And I do always make them in the air fryer because it is the simplest way to make them and most closely resembles deep fried fries without nearly as much hassle!
spritzhigh heat oil(i.e. avocado or vegetable oil)
Instructions
Cut potatoes lengthwise into roughly 1 inch wedges. For smaller potatoes, quartering them should be adequate. For larger potatoes, you might need to cut them into 6 pieces.
Lightly coat on all sides with salt, pepper, and oil.I have an olive oil spritzer that I like to spray on the fries and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. However, you can easily toss in a bowl.
Arrange potato wedges in the basket of the air fryer, making sure that there is space between them. It's okay if they touch a little because you will end up rotating them. However, there does need to be some air flow between the potatoes for them to crisp properly.
Cook at 400°F for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges have begun brown.
Rotate the potatoes, either by flipping them one by one or shaking the basket until the have turned over. If they're starting to brown or blacken too quickly, spritz with more oil.
Cook at 400°F for another 5-7 minutes. Cooking times will vary based on the size of the wedges and amount of oil.
Serve immediately. Fries do not keep crisp long!
Tips, Tricks, & Notes
For more tips and tricks, check out my article on The Fundamentals of Air Fryer Wedge Fries. It includes all of the added information on using other types of potatoes and whether it's necessary to soak the potatoes or preheat the air fryer.