Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (Print out)

Golden sweet potato fries air fried crisp, served with a creamy garlic aioli for flavorful dipping.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potato Fries

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch, optional for extra crispiness

→ Garlic Aioli

08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch thick fries with uniform thickness for even cooking.
02 - Place the fries in a bowl of cold water and soak for 20 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat completely dry with a kitchen towel.
03 - Toss the fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
04 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
05 - Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are golden and crisp.
06 - While the fries cook, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Serve the hot sweet potato fries immediately with garlic aioli on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and ready in under forty minutes without heating your entire kitchen.
  • The garlic aioli is so addictive you'll find yourself making extra just to have it lingering in your fridge.
  • It feels indulgent but uses real, recognizable ingredients that don't leave you feeling guilty afterward.
02 -
  • Skipping the soak step is the single biggest mistake I see people make; soaking genuinely transforms the texture from ordinary to exceptional.
  • Your air fryer temperature might run hot or cold compared to the display, so watch the first batch closely and adjust your time accordingly.
03 -
  • Buy a microplane grater if you don't have one; grating garlic instead of mincing it changes the texture of aioli from visible specks to seamless flavor.
  • Cornstarch isn't essential, but if you're serious about crispiness, coat your fries with it after patting them dry and before the spice toss.
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