Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (Print Version)

Golden air-fried sweet potato fries with smoky chipotle aioli — crisp, zesty, and ready in about 33 minutes.

# Components:

→ Sweet Potato Fries

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Chipotle Aioli

07 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
09 - 1 tsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle can)
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
12 - 1/4 tsp salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
02 - In a large bowl, toss sweet potato sticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are crisp and golden brown.
05 - While fries are cooking, make the chipotle aioli: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
06 - Serve sweet potato fries hot with chipotle aioli on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your hands barely get greasy, but you'll still get outrageously crispy fries.
  • That chipotle aioli tastes like you spent forever on it—and nobody has to know it was so easy.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket turns fries limp—spreading them out is non-negotiable.
  • Adding the tiniest sprinkle of extra salt while they’re still hot guarantees flavor in every bite.
03 -
  • Soaking the cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes draws out starch and boosts crisp factor.
  • Let the fries air dry completely before tossing with oil and spices—this tiny step brings big crunch.
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