Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato (Printable)
Golden and crispy sweet potato fries paired with a creamy tangy dip for a quick, delicious snack or side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Fries
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 21 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus additional to taste
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
→ Creamy Dip
08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato sticks with olive oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper; toss until evenly coated.
02 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
03 - Place sweet potato fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until fries are golden and crispy. Adjust timing based on your air fryer model.
05 - While the fries cook, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped herbs, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and adjust seasoning to preference.
06 - Serve the hot sweet potato fries alongside the creamy dip. Garnish with extra salt or fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Your kitchen stays clean and you avoid the grease mess that makes you regret cooking.
- The cornstarch trick creates that restaurant-quality crispiness that makes people ask for seconds.
- The dip comes together while the fries cook, so everything arrives at the table at once.
02 -
- Moisture is the enemy of crispiness, so if you have time, soak cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then pat them completely dry before coating.
- Every air fryer has its own personality—some run hot, some cool—so the first time you make these, start checking at 15 minutes rather than assuming they need the full 18.
03 -
- Cut your sweet potatoes just before cooking or soak them in water to prevent oxidation—they brown slightly if left sitting, which affects how evenly they cook.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; the fries need circulating hot air around all sides to crisp properly, so batch cooking actually gives better results than cramming everything in at once.