THE BEST AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO FRIES | Easy & Healthy Recipe

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.

Start by cutting off both ends of the sweet potato.

Cut the sweet potato in half lengthwise.

Peel the skin off the sweet potato halves using a vegetable peeler.

Cut the sweet potato into strips about a quarter inch to half an inch thick.

Weigh the sweet potato strips; it should be around 224 grams.

Transfer the sweet potato strips to a large mixing bowl.

Spray the sweet potato strips with a light coating of non-stick spray.

Add 0.5 grams of garlic powder, 0.5 grams of paprika, a dash of kosher salt, and a dash of black pepper to the bowl.

Add 1-2 grams of cornstarch to the bowl and mix everything together by hand to ensure even coating.

Repeat the process: spray with non-stick spray, add garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cornstarch, and mix again using tongs.

Spray the inside of the air fryer basket with non-stick spray.

Place the sweet potato fries in the air fryer basket and spread them out by hand.

Cook the fries at 400°F for about 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through after 5 minutes for even cooking.

After a total of 12 minutes, check the fries; if they are not crispy enough, cook for an additional minute or two.

Once done, sprinkle Italian seasoning on top before serving.

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