Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (Print Version)

Golden, air-fried sweet potato sticks served with a tangy, creamy yogurt sauce for a perfect snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potato Fries

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approx. 21 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch sticks
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus additional to taste
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder

→ Creamy Dip

08 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Toss the sweet potato sticks in a large bowl with olive oil. Sprinkle the cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper over the potatoes, then toss again until evenly coated.
02 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
03 - Place sweet potato sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Cook the fries for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping. Adjust cooking time as needed based on your air fryer model.
05 - Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped herbs, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Serve the hot crispy fries alongside the creamy dip. Optionally, garnish with extra salt or fresh herbs.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ridiculously simple—toss, shake, and done—yet tastes like you fussed for hours.
  • The creamy dip is tangy and herbaceous enough to make you forget you're not at a fancy restaurant.
  • Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, so even skeptics come back for seconds.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket is the single biggest mistake—fries need space to crisp, or they'll steam and disappoint you.
  • Soaking peeled sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before cooking removes excess starch and makes them exponentially crispier.
  • Every air fryer runs slightly hotter or cooler, so the first batch might need tweaking—start checking at 15 minutes and adjust from there.
03 -
  • Pat your soaked sweet potatoes completely dry before seasoning; any lingering moisture will steam instead of fry.
  • If your air fryer has a shake function, use it—it's one less thing you have to remember during cooking.

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