Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Recipe Easy Crispy Cinnamon Sugar Treats
Crispy air fryer sweet potato fries coated with a warm cinnamon sugar mix, perfect for a sweet and healthy snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound or 450 grams), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin recommended)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel 2 medium sweet potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch thick sticks, aiming for uniform size.
- Soak the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry thoroughly.
- Transfer dried fries to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Arrange fries in a single layer in the basket without overcrowding.
- Cook fries for 15 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through for even cooking. Cook in batches if necessary.
- While fries cook, mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon with 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of nutmeg if using, then stir well.
- Once fries are crispy and golden, transfer to a clean bowl while still hot. Immediately sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture over fries and gently toss to coat.
- Serve warm, optionally with a dipping sauce like maple yogurt or as-is.
Notes
Soaking the fries in cold water for 30 minutes and drying thoroughly helps achieve maximum crispiness. Toss fries with cinnamon sugar immediately after cooking while still hot to ensure the sugar sticks without melting into a syrupy mess. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent soggy fries. You can bake in a conventional oven at 425°F for 35-40 minutes if you don’t have an air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 pound of f
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
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