Basic Sweet Potato Fries

Freshly made sweet potato fries have never been easier! This recipe uses cornstarch to give the fries an extra crispy crunch, and follows the traditional "double fry" method to ensure an even cook. Impress your family with homemade, healthier fries, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cuisine

American

Course

Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

33 Minutes

Diet

Halal, Keto, Kosher, Low Calorie, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian

Cooking Technique

Air Fryer, Vortex Air Fryer, Vortex Air Fryer Oven

Keywords

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

13 min

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch
Water
1 tbsp salt

Instructions

Cut the sweet potatoes into 1/4 inch sticks, 4 - 5 inches long
Soak the sweet potato sticks in a medium mixing bowl with lukewarm water, allow them to sit for 5 minutes to remove any excess starch. Strain and pat dry
In the same clean mixing bowl, mix the sweet potato with 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Toss to evenly coat.
Air fry the sweet potatoes in batches as to not overcrowd the basket. Sprinkle each batch of raw sweet potato fries with salt immediately before frying. Salting ahead of time will draw moisture out of the sweet potatoes, making them soggy and less crispy.
Air fry each batch at 400°F for 10 minutes
Remove the sweet potatoes from the basket, pat dry, and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes. Air fry again for an additional 3 minutes at 400°F for extra crispy fries
Continue the salting and air frying process until all the batches are complete.
Serve warm with dipping sauces, as an appetizer, or on the side of your favorite sandwich!