Name: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes – peeled and chopped into ¼” sticks; 3 Tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 Tbsp vinegar; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp paprika

These crispy sweet potato fries are an easy, delicious side dish perfectly seasoned and paired with a tangy dipping sauce.

A basket with cooked air fryer sweet potato fries

Recipe Overview

Yum! These air fryer sweet potato fries are such a great and easy side dish for pretty much any meal. Whether we're having them with burgers, tacos, or just snacking on them by themselves, they always hit the spot.

Air frying is honestly such a game changer for making healthy veggies with a little crispy perfection (be sure to check out my 6 Air Fryer Side Veggies post for more easy ideas).

Making these sweet potato fries is a breeze. First, peel and chop the sweet potatoes into sticks. Then toss them with olive oil and a few spices. Pop them in the air fryer for about 25-30 minutes, or until they’re crispy to your liking (I like mine a little extra crispy).

And of course, I’ve got a super yummy dipping sauce recipe for you below. It’s the perfect companion to dunk those crispy fries into.

Plate with crispy sweet potato fries and a dipping sauce on the side

Recipe Ingredients

1 ½ lbs sweet potatoes - peeled and chopped into ¼" sticks
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper

Dipping Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup ketchup
1 Tbsp vinegar
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika

Kitchen Equipment Used

Vegetable peeler - I like the swivel ones as they peel sweet potatoes easier.
Large baking sheet - these are my favorite because you can cook more stuff!

Three images together. First is sweet potatoes, second is peeled sweet potatoes, third is raw sweet potato chopped into sticks.

How To Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F.

STEP 2: Wash, peel and chop the 1½ lbs of sweet potatoes into ¼-inch wide strips (like fries!). Place the sweet potato sticks into a large bowl.

Three images of a bowl, first is sweet potato fries drizzled with olive oil. Second is seasoning sprinkled over top. Third is sweet potato sticks and seasonings mixed together.

STEP 3: Drizzle 3 Tbsp olive oil over the sweet potatoes. Then sprinkle 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper over the sweet potatoes. Toss everything together to coat the fries evenly.

An air fryer basket with uncooked sweet potato fries inside

STEP 4: Once the air fryer has finished preheating, you can place the seasoned sweet potato fries into the basket in an even layer.

An air fryer basket with cooked sweet potato fries inside

STEP 5: Cook for 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure they cook evenly and get crispy on all sides. Once the fries are golden and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving plate. Sprinkle with a little more salt if you like.

Two images of a bowl, first with mayo, ketchup and spices inside. Second with creamy special sauce all mixed together and a small spatula.

STEP 6: While the fries are cooking, make the dipping sauce by mixing 1 cup of mayonnaise, ½ cup of ketchup, 1 Tbsp of vinegar, 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp of paprika in a small bowl. Stir until creamy. Serve the sweet potato fries with the dipping sauce on the side, and enjoy!

A fry being dipped into bowl of sauce with more fries surrounding on plate

Recipe Tips

Cut your fries into even sticks. Thinner fries will crisp up a little more, so if you’re all about that, go a bit thinner!
Don’t overload the air fryer basket. If it's too crowded, the fries won’t get crispy enough. It’s better to cook in two batches if you have a lot of fries.
Remember to shake the basket halfway through so the fries cook evenly.
Keep an eye on the fries during the last 5 minutes or so to make sure they don’t burn. Every air fryer cooks a little differently, so it’s always good to check toward the end!
Lastly, don’t forget to sprinkle a little extra salt on the fries right before serving for better flavor.

How To Store Leftovers

REFRIGERATE – Let the fries cool completely before storing them. Place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
TO REHEAT - To get them crispy again, avoid using the microwave! Instead, add them back in the air fryer at 375°F for about 5 minutes or until they’re heated through.