Cook in batches
Sweet potatoes give off moisture and become soft when layered narrowly. A loose layer is crucial for the surface.
International daily cuisine Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Food starch binds surface moisture and supports the crust. Because sweet potatoes contain more sugar and less starch than classic potatoes, they are cooked in a controlled manner at 190 °C.
Total time
32 min
Calories
245 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Spicy sweet potato fries with browned edges
Sweet potato fries are not as dry-crusted as potatoes' fries, but can browning strongly in the air fryer and remain soft inside. Even, rather thin pins and a loose basket filling are more important than additional oil.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato chips with a thin layer of starch, little oil and smoked peppers are cooked in portions and salted afterwards.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cut pins
Peel sweet potatoes and cut them in about 8 mm thick, as even as possible. Put very thin tips aside or cook shorter.
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2
Dry surface
Douse batons dry with kitchen paper. In a large bowl, mix with starch until only a thin layer is visible.
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3
Add oil and spices
Add rapeseed oil, both varieties of pepper and garlic powder and mix thoroughly. The salt remains outside.
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4
Preheat air fryer
Preheat air fryer to 190 °C. Fill the sweet potato pins in a loose position and work in two portions if necessary.
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5
Turn multiple
Cook fries for 10 minutes, shake vigorously and cook for another 6 minutes. Turn again and cook for 2 to 4 minutes until the desired browning.
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6
Salts and serve
Salt ready fries immediately. If desired, mix yoghurt with a splash of lime juice and serve as a cool dip.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Sugar browns fast
Sweet potatoes can get dark early on thin tips. From minute 16 on, check frequently and remove finished pieces.
Dosage starch sparingly
A thick, stained layer of starch remains floury. Dry the batons first and use only so much starch that they are hardly visibly coated.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace paprika with mild curry powder and season the hot fries with finely rubbed lime peel.
Leave out garlic and add a small pinch of cinnamon and chilli flakes. Serve with unsweetened lime yoghurt.
Nutrition per serving
245kcal
40.0 gCarbohydrates
4.0 gProtein
8.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potatoes contain more sugar and less starch. They are soft inside and browned at the edges, but rarely reach the same dry crust.
No. Unlike potato fries, long watering usually does little here. More important are a dry surface, little starch and a loose location.
Salt draws moisture to the surface. Immediately after cooking, it adheres well without slowing down the browning during the short cooking time.
This is possible with thoroughly washed, undamaged sweet potatoes. However, peeled pins become more even and the starch layer adheres better.
Keep warm on a grid at about 80 °C in the oven. Before serving, refresh all fries at 200 °C for a maximum of one minute.
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