Who doesn't love a quick and easy side dish? Sometimes it is just a burger and fries kind of night! These Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer are the perfect quick burger side!
Have you recently gotten an Air Fryer? I feel like they are all the rage these days, like they are the "It" appliance right now. I was personally skeptical about purchasing an Air Fryer, I couldn't understand what all the hype was about. Let me tell you. The hype is real. I use my air fryer all the time! It has a permanent place on my countertop and it is the perfect appliance to get that deep fry feeling but with hardly any oil! One of the things I love to make most in my air fryer is frozen french fries. They get perfectly crispy and crunchy and you won't want to make them any other way! These Air Fryer Sweet Potato fries are the perfect side dish for any meal!
For some other great air fryer recipes, check out these Frozen Taquitos in the Air Fryer, Air Fryer Waffle Fries, these Frozen Spring Rolls in Air Fryer, these Air Fryer Steak Fries, Air Fryer Frozen Hashbrowns, or this Easy Air Fryer Beyond Burger!
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Why These Are The Best Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
- Easy and Quick Recipe- This recipe is so easy and quick to make! You literally are just throwing some frozen sweet potato fries in and letting the air fryer do the work. All in 15 minutes!
- Healthier- Air frying uses so much less oil than deep frying and you still get that crispy, crunchy bite!
- Easy Clean Up-The other perk to this recipe is the easy clean up! I absolutely hate dealing with a deep fryer and having to clean up the oil. This recipe is as simple as washing and drying your air fryer after use!
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Sweet Potato Fries- Any frozen sweet potato fries will work! I normally just grab a bag from my local Trader Joes or the brand from Alexia foods. Any fries will work! Make sure your bag is the right size. I have found that at 15 ounce bag seems to work perfectly, any larger and you risk crowding your air fryer.
- Salt- The salt is optional but if you are like me and love things super salty, go ahead and toss it in!
See the recipe card for the full ingredient list and quantities.
Instructions
- Place the frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are in an even layer. My air fryer can fit a 15 ounce bag.
- Secure the basket in the air fryer and set the temperature to 400 degrees and the time for 7 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, remove the basket and toss the sweet potato fries. Tossing the fries helps to give them an even cook the so fries on the bottom are able to get crispy.
- Cook an additional 8 minutes or until desired crispiness is achieved
- Remove from the basket, and enjoy!
Hint: Most frozen french fries contain some sort of vegetable oil so there is no need to brush or spray these sweet potato fries with oil before adding to the air fryer.
Variations
- Spicy - Toss the Sweet Potato fries in some Old Bay Seasoning halfway through air frying to give them the perfect kick!
- Sweet - Toss the fries in a little bit of cinnamon sugar at the halfway point for a tasty, sweet treat!
- Savory - Toss the sweet potato fries in some chopped rosemary or thyme for a savory spin.
Check out another great Air Fryer recipe, Air-Fryer Breakfast Potatoes!
How To Serve
- We love serving these frozen sweet potato fries alongside burgers like this Easy Air Fryer Beyond Burger, this White Bean Teriyaki Burger, or even these Loaded Burger Bowls!
- Serve alongside a dipping sauce like this Barbecue Ranch Dressing!
FAQ's
My favorite way to make these frozen fries taste better is to fry them to a crispy perfection. I find that crispy fries taste a lot better than soggy ones!
Nope! No pre-heating needed! I just throw them in and cook away!
I find that frozen sweet potato fries are significantly healthier in the Air Fryer than if you would deep fry them. This is because when you deep fry, the fries hold onto a lot of the excess oil and it adds a lot of unneeded calories. Air Frying, you don't have to add any extra oil!
In my opinion, some of the best frozen sweet potato fries are the Trader Joe's brand, Alexia brand, Ore-Ida or the Whole Foods 365 brand.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. See below for the equipment you will need to make this recipe.
- Air Fryer
- Serving Tongs
Storage
Store any leftover fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat the fries, set the air fryer to 400 degrees, place the fries in a single layer and heat for 2-3 minutes or until reheated.
Since these fries have already been frozen once, I would not recommend re-freezing them.
Top tips
- All air fryers cook differently. Cooking time may vary among different air fryers. If you're unsure of your specific air fryer's cooking time for these fries, start checking for doneness after 10 minutes.
- Make sure to put everything in one layer and do not stack the fries or they will get soggy and not crisp up.
Other Air Fryer Recipes to Try!
- Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
- The Best Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Savory Rosemary Air Fryer Baby Carrots
- Perfect Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns
- Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Cut Fries
Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 15 ounce bag frozen sweet potato fries
- Salt-Optional
Instructions
- Place the frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are in an even layer. My air fryer can fit a 15 ounce bag.
- Secure the basket in the air fryer and set the temperature to 400 degrees and the time for 7 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, remove the basket and toss the sweet potato fries. Tossing the fries helps to give them an even cook the so fries on the bottom are able to get crispy.
- Cook an additional 8 minutes or until desired crispiness is achieved
- Remove from the basket, and enjoy!
Notes
- All air fryers cook differently. Cooking time may vary among different air fryers. If you're unsure of your specific air fryer's cooking time for these fries, start checking for doneness after 10 minutes.
- Make sure to put everything in one layer and do not stack the fries or they will get soggy and not crisp up.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
kaydimaggio says
These fries were amazing and so crunchy!
Rosanna Stevens says
Great tip on making sure the sweet potato fries are all in one layer - they were way crispier that way! Thanks so much for this helpful post
Saif says
This looks amazing. The sweet potato is considered healthier than the ordinary fries since it is rich in antioxidants.
Brittany F says
These are great tips and the sweet potato fries turn out perfectly!
nancy says
comes out perfectly crispy. LOVE IT
Anaiah says
Love sweet potato fries and making it in the air fryer makes it an even healthier option!
Bianca says
It is such a great idea to make them in the air fryer instead of deep frying them!
Jeannie says
These sweet potato fries turned out great in the air fryer, healthier snack for sure
Gina Abernathy says
I love sweet potatoes in all kinds of ways but these sweet potato fries are the best.
Shilpa says
You are right! The hype around an air fryer is real! And I love using it, especially when making frozen fries. And these sweet potato fries are just perfect when made in air fryer. Love the crunch and saves so much time!!
Kat says
So perfectly crispy!!