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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer

Published: Mar 25, 2022 | Updated: Sep 25, 2024 | Author: Neena Panicker

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Black plate with sweet potato fries and bowl of white sauce

You get perfectly crispy fries when you make air fryer frozen sweet potato fries. And you can make them in less time than it takes to bake them in the oven or deep-fry them.

Frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer - Black plate with sweet potato fries and bowl of white sauce

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The air fryer does such a great job at heating frozen foods. I’ve already shown you how to make frozen steak fries, hash browns, pizza rolls, and taquitos. Here are some other best frozen foods for the air fryer.

Most of my family loves regular frozen french fries, but my husband is a big fan of sweet potato fries, and the air fryer comes in really handy when I want to make a smaller batch.

We think that Alexia frozen sweet potato fries are the best. These fries would go well with frozen burgers or Impossible burgers made in the air fryer.

These delicious fries can be served as a snack or side to burgers, hot dogs, or sandwiches.

Tips for Success


  • Preheat the air fryer to get extra crispy sweet potato fries.
  • Don’t thaw the frozen fries before air frying them.
  • Every air fryer will vary. The first time you make this recipe, monitor the fries and check on them 2 minutes before the cooking time is up. Adjust the recipe as needed.
  • Shake the basket or turn the sweet potato fries twice while air frying, ⅓ of the way through and ⅔ of the way through.
  • Serve these delicious sweet potato fries with a dipping sauce like ketchup, honey mustard, sriracha mayo, or Thai sweet chili sauce.

FAQS


Do I need to coat the air fryer basket with oil?

You may need to use a bit of oil in this recipe. I usually coat the basket with a little oil to prevent sticking. However, I haven’t had the need to use cooking spray on the fries.

How can I keep the air fryer sweet potato fries from sticking to the bottom?

Use a nonstick spatula to move the fries gently. Sometimes, letting the potatoes cook for a few more minutes till they caramelize loosens them. You can also line the basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking next time. Be sure to poke a few holes in them to allow for circulation.

Can I make sweet potato waffle fries using the same recipe?

You may need to change the cooking time by a minute or two.

What should I do if the sweet potato fries are soggy?

They may be overcrowded or you need to cook them a bit longer. Air fry them for another 2 to 3 minutes to get a more crispy texture.

How to make Alexia frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer

20 ounce bag of Alexia (non GMO) sweet potato fries with sea salt
Alexia sweet potato fries
air fryer basket with frozen sweet potato fries, air fryer basket with cooked sweet potato fries
  1. Keep fries frozen until ready to use
  2. Preheat your air fryer
  3. Place the fries in an air fryer basket
  4. Air fry

See recipe details below

Black plate with sweet potato fries and bowl of white sauce

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer

Cooking frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer gets them crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. And you can make them in less time than it takes to bake them in the oven or deep-fry them. You can use a traditional air fryer or an Instant Pot air fryer.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 140
Author: Paint the Kitchen Red
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot Air Fryer or
  • Traditional Air Fryer
  • Silicone tongs

Ingredients
  

  • ½ bag frozen sweet potato fries (20 oz.) or 566 grams *

Instructions
 

Air Fryer Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer at 360 degrees F for 5 minutes.
  • Place the fries to the air fryer basket and make sure they're evenly spread out.
  • Close the lid and air fry for 15 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Shake the fries twice, at the 5 minute and 10 minute marks. Open the lid and use tongs or shake the basket so the fries are tossed well. Close the lid and continue cooking.
  • When the cooking time is up, open the lid and check to make sure the fries are cooked to your liking. Toss the fries again and air fry for another 2 minutes, if desired.

Oven Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Spread fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 30 to 34 minutes or until the fries are cooked.

Notes

  • * Alexia brand of sweet potato fries was used in this recipe.
  • This recipe was tested in the Cosori and Duo Crisp air fryers. Every air fryer is different. Check on the fries 2 minutes before time is up in case your air fryer runs hotter. 

Nutrition

Serving: 12 pieces | Calories: 140 kcal | Carbohydrates: 24 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Sodium: 140 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 6 g
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Main Ingredient vegetarian
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Comments

  1. George says

    December 20, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    I actually cooked the sweet potato fries a bit longer and they turned out just fine. Although I think the oven gets them crispier.

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      December 27, 2022 at 9:51 am

      George, I find the air fryer works as well or even better than the oven for most recipes but I know there are exceptions 🙂

      Reply
  2. De says

    October 02, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    1 star
    WRONG
    I cooked mine for 8 minutes and they were turning black

    Reply
    • Paint the Kitchen Red says

      October 04, 2022 at 2:41 pm

      Sorry to hear that. Every air fryer is different. Yours may run hotter than mine. You’ll probably want to lower the temperature next time.

      Reply
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