Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries | Perfection

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.

Cut off both ends of the sweet potato.

Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise.

Cut the halves into planks about a quarter to half an inch thick.

Stack the planks and cut them into strips to form fries.

Soak the sweet potato strips in cold water for 1 hour to help them crisp up.

Drain the sweet potato strips and dry them thoroughly with a towel or paper towels.

Pour the dried sweet potato strips into a bowl.

Add about half a tablespoon of avocado oil per potato to the bowl.

Sprinkle a little cornstarch over the sweet potato strips.

Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.

Mix everything together by hand to ensure even coating.

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