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. Use a traditional air fryer or an Instant Pot air fryer. The air fryer does
such a great job at heating frozen foods. I’ve already shown you how to cook frozen steak fries, hash browns, pizza rolls, and
taquitos. Here I’ll be telling how to make air fryer frozen sweet potato fries. Most of my family loves regular 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. Here are some
more Air Fryer Recipes you might enjoy: Preheat the air fryer if the air fryer doesn’t have a built-in preheat functionality. Some air fryers preheat before starting to count down. e.g. the
Instant Pot Duo Crisp and
Cosori. Don’t thaw the frozen sweet potato 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, 1/3 of the way through and 2/3 of the way through. 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 spray the fries with any oil. What can I do if the sweet potato fries stick to the bottom? Use a nonstick spatula to gently move the fries. 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. How long do you air fry frozen sweet potato fries? Cook them for about 12 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit, shaking the basket twice. Can I use the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid accessory or Duo Crisp to make this recipe? Yes, you can use the same timing and temperature to make these air fryer sweet potato fries using the Instant Pot air fryer lid, Duo Crisp or Pro Crisp. What brand of frozen sweet potato fries was used in this recipe? I like to use Alexia sweet potato fries in the air fryer. You don’t need to use Alexia – you can use Ore Ida or any other brand. You might need to adjust the cooking time. Just keep an eye on them while they’re cooking. What brand of air fryer was this recipe tested with? This recipe was tested using Cosori and Duo Crisp brands of air fryer. What should I do if the fries aren’t crispy? Air fry them for another 2 to 3 minutes. Can I reheat these fries in the air fryer? Yes, the fries can be reheated by air frying them for 2 to 3 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Can I double the quantity? It depends on the capacity of your air fryer. You just need to make sure that they’re not packed too tight, which can prevent air circulation. If you need to air fry double the quantity, you can do it in two batches. The second batch may take less time to cook because the air fryer is hot.
See recipe details below Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air FryerCooking 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. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 17 minutes Servings: 8 servings Calories: 140
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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 Thank you for visiting Paint the Kitchen Red. All photos and content are copyright protected. Please don’t use any content without prior written permission. If you’ve made this recipe and would like to share it with your friends, please link back to this recipe. Thank you! I am not a certified nutritionist. I provide my best estimate of nutritional information merely as a courtesy to my readers. If you depend on nutritional information for dietary or health reasons, I suggest using your favorite online nutrition calculator to confirm the nutritional value of this recipe based on the actual ingredients that you use. If you loved this recipe, please give it a five ⭐ rating in the comment section below and please share it on social media using the social media share buttons at the top and bottom of this post. Thank you so much! Reader InteractionsHow do you season frozen fries?I also tried adding seasonings and spices to my fries in order to take them up a notch. Koeppe previously told Insider that you can "add a bit of gourmet flair to your fries by sprinkling them with some garlic powder, fresh rosemary, seasoned salt, or fresh virgin-olive [oil] or truffle oil."
How healthy are frozen sweet potato fries?Sweet potatoes contain about 15 grams more carbohydrates per serving, but that's no reason to pass on these tubers; they can also make super-tasty and healthy baked fries. The same 3-ounce serving of frozen sweet potato fries contains 140 calories, 5 grams of fat and typically less sodium than the regular fries.
What is the best way to bake frozen french fries?Reheat by adding frozen fries to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper and bake at 450° F for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.
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