Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries [Quick & Easy]

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile while canola is budget-friendly.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds depth, while cayenne is a more affordable spice.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and last longer, while omitting herbs reduces cost.

Wash the sweet potatoes and dry them off well.

Trim the ends of the sweet potatoes.

Cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise into large slices, between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick.

Lay the slices down flat and cut them into fries, about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick.

Transfer the cut sweet potatoes to a clean mixing bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, and 2 teaspoons of corn starch to the bowl.

Mix everything together until the fries are evenly coated.

Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees Fahrenheit.

When the air fryer is preheated, add the seasoned fries and give the basket a slight shake to settle them into an even layer.

Cook the sweet potato fries for about 15 minutes total, shaking the air fryer basket every five minutes for even cooking.

Keep an eye on the fries towards the end, as they can quickly become too dark.

Once done, remove the sweet potato fries from the air fryer and place them on a serving plate.

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