I love how easy frozen side dishes are but things like fries don’t always come out crispy when you cook them at home. Air fryer frozen sweet potato fries do not have this problem! The air fryer is the perfect solution to crispy frozen fries.
Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
So I’m a huge fan of my air fryer and I think it’s the best way to make frozen foods. When we needed a new oven, I even got one that has an air fryer option so I can use it or my air fryer! Frozen sweet potato fries are perfect in the fryer because they’re quick and easy whether you need them for a snack or a perfect side dish for dinner!
You can get a printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: If you have 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch of air fried sweet potato fries. And for the batch size, you can cook as many as will fit in your air fryer basket! It’s perfect for busy evenings or last-minute snacks.
- Best crispy texture: If you’re tired of soggy or greasy fries, the air fryer will help you!
- Super versatile: Sweet potato fries are anything but boring. Want a savory twist? Toss on some garlic powder and paprika. Craving something sweet? Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar. These fries also make a great side dish or the base for loaded fry toppings. (I love loaded fries with sweet potato fries more than regular fries!)
Ingredients and Equipment
You’ll just need two things for for this recipe:
- 1 package frozen sweet potato fries
- Nonstick cooking spray or oil sprayer
I don’t often use nonstick cooking spray in the air fryer but I use it in this recipe to help add extra crispiness to the fries.
To make this recipe as easy as possible, you’ll only need a couple of basic items from your kitchen.
It’s so simple to pop the frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer basket and go! Shake them in the middle of cooking and then you’ll be ready to serve them.
Step by Step Instructions
The cook time on this recipe is about 15 minutes. You can make as many as fit in your air fryer basket. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your air fryer basket.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat setting, you can just set it to cook for a few minutes. Preheating your air fryer helps the fries crisp up better.
- Spread the sweet potato fries in an even layer in the basket of the air fryer. Cook the fries in batches, if needed.
- Spray the fries with nonstick cooking spray and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, removing the basket halfway through the cook time to toss the fries. Sometimes I’ll toss the fries a second time as well just to make sure the hot air gets to each fry.
- When they’re crispy, take them out of the air fryer and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or main dish!
Leftovers & Reheating
The great thing about making delicious sweet potato fries in the air fryer is that it’s easy to make just the amount that you need. So we typically don’t have leftovers. I don’t really recommend saving leftovers, but you can!
If you do store leftover fries, make sure they have cooled completely. Then put them in an airtight container and you can keep them in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To reheat leftover sweet potato fries, rreheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place a single layer of fries in the air fryer basket and air fry for 3-5 minutes or until crispy. They should crisp up okay but due to the moisture it might not be as well as freshly air fried frozen sweet potato fries.
Tips & Tricks
- Preheat your air fryer before cooking the fries. It will help you get the most even cooking and the best texture.
- Air fryer cooking times can vary from model to model. Keep an eye on your sweet potato fries as they near the end of the cooking time.
- Experiment with seasonings to up the flavor! You can toss the fries in seasoning before or after cooking. Try adding some extra salt and black pepper. Or for some heat try smoked paprika and cayenne. For a sweet take, sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar.
- You can also use different dipping sauces with these fries like traditional ketchup, ranch, or honey mustard. But don’t be afraid to try some like buffalo sauce or spicy mayo. They’re also great with sauces from your favorite fast food recipes.
FAQs
How long do you cook frozen sweet potato fries for in an air fryer?
It takes about 15 minutes to cook these. Cooking times do vary based on your air fryer model but in generally it should take 15-20 minutes.
Do I need to preheat the air fryer?
Preheating helps you get crispier results, so I highly recommend it.
Why aren’t my fries crispy?
If your fries turn out soft, it could be due to moisture. If you’re using fries from a bag that was already open. If there are ice crystals on the sweet potato fries it can lead to them being soggy. It could also be that you’ve put too many fries in the basket. Spread them out in a single layer so the hot air can reach every piece. Adding the small spray of cooking spray can also help boost crispiness.
Can I use sweet potato waffle fries for this recipe?
Absolutley! I use different sweet potato fries from time to time and we have done waffle fries! Typically I buy Alexia sweet potato fries, but you can use any brand that you like!
More Frozen Food Air Fryer Recipes
If you like making frozen foods in the air fryer, try some of our other favorites:
- Air Fryer Corn Dogs
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Strips
- Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
- Air Fryer Bagel Bites
- Air Fryer Tater Tots
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Air Fryer Frozen Potato Skins
- Air Fryer Onion Rings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package Frozen sweet potato fries
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Spread the sweet potato fries in an even layer in the basket of the air fryer. Cook the fries in batches, if needed.
- Spray the fries with nonstick cooking spray and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, removing the basket halfway through the cook time to toss the fries.
- When they’re crispy, take them out of the air fryer and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or main dish!
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