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Making frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer is as easy as it gets! With just 3 ingredients (one optional) and ZERO prep, you’ll have delicious sweet potato fries that are crispy on the outside and sweet and tender inside in just 8 minutes!
Air frying is a healthier alternative to deep-frying and requires no oil (except to spray the basket). My husband and I are obsessed with them! They make a great appetizer, snack, or side dish for low-effort meals.
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Ingredients
We love this recipe because it’s fast, affordable, healthy, and delicious. The ingredients are so simple! Here’s all you need for perfectly crispy yet tender air fryer frozen sweet potato fries:
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- Avocado oil spray: Used only for the air fryer basket so your fries don’t stick.
- Frozen sweet potato fries: I use a 1 lb bag of crinkle cut fries. Check the FAQs for my favorite brands (though you can use whatever you have on hand!)
- Coarse sea salt (optional): Season to taste as needed after cooking.
How to make frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer
Air frying frozen sweet potato fries is so simple—you’ll get crispy yet tender fries every time with zero prep! The key to success is avoiding overcrowding. This recipe’s time and temperature are for 0.5 lb of fries in a 6 quart air fryer. We’ll cook a 1 lb bag in two easy batches.
- Prep the Air Fryer: Spray the basket with avocado oil. Frozen yam fries already have oil on them, so there’s no need to coat the fries themselves.
- Load the Fries: Place frozen yam fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for air flow and even crisping.
- Cook (First Round): Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6 minutes.
- Shake & Flip: Remove the basket and let it sit for 10 seconds to release moisture. Shake vigorously or flip fries with a spatula.
- Cook (Second Round): Air fry for another 2 minutes at 400°F (200°C). The fries are done when they’re crispy but not burnt.
- Repeat: Cook the remaining batch following the same steps.
- Serve: Transfer hot fries to a serving plate and season with salt to taste. Enjoy them plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Extra crispy!
Tips for extra crispy fries
- Always cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Lay the fries in a single layer with minimal overlapping.
- Don’t spray extra oil on the fries. This will add extra moisture, leading to soggy fries.
Dipping sauce options
For a fun flavor boost, serve your frozen yam fries with your favorite dipping sauce. Keep it simple with ketchup or honey mustard or kick things up a notch with one of my homemade sauces!
- Honey sriracha sauce: The perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy. This smooth and glossy sauce is ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required.
- Bacon aioli: Creamy and irresistibly smoky, my homemade Bacon Aioli is loaded with garlicky goodness and crispy bacon bits in every bite.
- Bang bang sauce: If you like a touch of spice, go with this creamy and tangy bang bang sauce. It’s naturally sweetened, umami-rich, and always a crowd-pleaser.
What to serve with air fryer frozen sweet potato fries
Turn your air fryer sweet potato fries into an effortless meal with these quick and easy air fryer recipes. Be sure to download my air fryer cooking times cheat sheet for more ideas!
- Frozen proteins: Air fryer frozen salmon fillet is ready in 16 minutes with zero prep! Frozen chicken wings in air fryer are crispy yet tender. Frozen shrimp in air fryer is so easy, too!
- Fresh veggie sides: Air fryer zucchini fries are crispy on the outside with a garlicky, cheesy center. Or try these irresistibly crunchy air fried oyster mushrooms!
ChihYu’s helpful notes
- No extra oil needed: Frozen sweet potato fries already have oil from the manufacturer—just a light spritz on the basket is enough to prevent sticking.
- Stick to the right temperature: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) to get that perfect balance of crispy outsides and fluffy insides without burning.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket: Cook the fries in a single layer to ensure even crisping. Overloading the air fryer can result in soggy fries.
- Shake halfway through: Always shake or flip the fries after the first round of cooking to release moisture and achieve even browning.
- Batch cooking is key: If you’re making more than 1 lb of fries (in a 6 qt. air fryer), cook them in smaller batches for the crispiest results.
FAQs
For the crispiest sweet potato fries in the air fryer, cook them in small batches to avoid overcrowding. If your fries are soft or soggy, you likely overfilled the basket.
Yes, you can make sweet potato fries in the oven! Follow the oven instructions on the package. As a rule of thumb, you can convert air fryer instructions to oven instructions by raising the oven temperature by 25% and doubling the minimum cooking time. For this recipe, cook at 425°F (220°C) for 16 minutes.
No, store-bought frozen french fries are pre-seasoned and oiled. After cooking them to a crispy texture, you can sprinkle on some salt and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Popular options include Whole Foods 365, Trader Joe’s, and Alexia brands.
More frozen foods cooked in air fryer
Love these frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer? Give some of my other easy yet delicious frozen air fryer recipes a try. They’re ideal when you need a last-minute meal!
- Frozen broccoli in air fryer is super crispy and take half the time it would take to roast in the oven—with no prep!
- Air fryer frozen cauliflower is another super simple side seasoned with coarse sea salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Gochugaru flakes for a fun twist.
- Frozen asparagus in air fryer is buttery, garlicky, and ready in just 6 minutes.
- Air fryer frozen green beans perfectly tender yet crisp with a farm-fresh you won’t believe came from the air fryer!
Frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer recipe
Ingredients
- Avocado oil spray for air fryer basket
- 1 lb Frozen sweet potato fries crinkle cut
- Coarse sea salt to taste, optional
Optional dipping sauces:
Instructions
- Prep the Air Fryer: Spray the basket with a thin layer of avocado oil.
- Load the Fries: Place frozen sweet potato fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for even crisping. (For a 6-quart air fryer, separate into two 0.5 lb / 285 g batches.)
- Cook (First Round): Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6 minutes.
- Shake & Flip: Remove the basket, let it sit for 10 seconds to release moisture, then shake vigorously or flip fries with a spatula.
- Cook (Second Round): Air fry for another 2 minutes at 400°F (200°C), or until crisp but not burnt.
- Repeat: Cook the remaining batch following the same steps.
- Serve: Transfer hot fries to a serving plate, season with salt if needed, and enjoy plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Converting Oven Instructions: Reduce oven temperature by 25% and halve the minimum cooking time when converting to air fryer settings.
- Example: If oven instructions recommend 425°F (220°C) for 12-24 minutes, air fry at 400°F (200°C) for about 6 minutes to start.
- For Perfectly Crispy Fries: Always cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Lay the fries in a single layer with minimal overlapping for the best texture. Air fryers work by circulating hot air in a small, confined space. As food cooks, it releases moisture, so to achieve the crispiest results, avoid overloading the basket.
- Store-bought frozen sweet potato fries are pre-coated with oil during manufacturing, so there’s no need to spray additional oil on top. A light spritz in the basket is enough to prevent sticking.
- Reheat leftovers at 360°F (182°C) for 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
