Description
Crispy and flavorful Sweet Potato Fries baked or air fried to perfection, seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for a delicious homemade snack or side dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by lightly spraying it with non-stick spray, then cover with parchment paper.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel and slice sweet potatoes into ¼-inch thick fry shapes, placing them in a medium-sized bowl.
- Season Fries: Drizzle olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the sweet potatoes. Stir or use your hands to coat all fries evenly.
- Arrange Fries: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet for even cooking.
- Bake Fries: Bake for 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until fries are golden and cooked through. Timing depends on thickness.
- Air Fryer Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and simultaneously preheat the oven to 200°F to keep fries warm.
- Air Fry in Batches: Place a portion of seasoned fries into the air fryer basket without crowding and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Keep Warm: Transfer cooked fries to the preheated 200°F oven to keep warm while cooking remaining batches.
- Repeat Air Frying: Continue air frying separated batches of fries for 10-12 minutes each until all are cooked.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potato fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Cut fries evenly for consistent cooking and crispiness.
- Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet or air fryer basket to ensure fries cook evenly.
- Adjust baking time based on fries thickness for desired crispiness.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Olive oil can be substituted with avocado oil for a higher smoke point.
- Perfect as a snack or side dish paired with ketchup, aioli, or your favorite dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (oven) or up to 40 minutes total (air fryer batches plus warming)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sweet potato fries, baked sweet potato fries, air fryer sweet potato fries, healthy fries, easy side dish, vegetarian snacks
