Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)

Crispy sweet potato fries with a creamy, tangy onion dip for easy snacking or sides.

# What You Need:

→ Sweet Potato Fries

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.3 lbs), peeled and cut into fries
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Onion Dip

07 - 1 cup sour cream
08 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated with seasonings.
02 - Set air fryer to 400°F and allow 3-5 minutes for preheating. Arrange seasoned fries in a single layer in the basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
03 - Air fry for 15-20 minutes total cooking time. Shake the basket at the 8-10 minute mark to ensure even browning. Fries are ready when golden and crispy throughout.
04 - While fries cook, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and light golden in color.
05 - Transfer cooled sautéed onion to a medium bowl. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, chives, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well incorporated.
06 - Transfer hot sweet potato fries to a serving plate. Place onion dip in a small bowl alongside for dipping. Serve immediately while fries maintain maximum crispness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your air fryer does all the heavy lifting while you relax with a book or catch up on dishes.
  • The contrast between sweet, tender fries and that cool, savory dip tastes like restaurant-quality food you made at home.
  • Everything comes together in under 35 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining or weeknight cravings.
02 -
  • Don't skip shaking the basket halfway through cooking—that one step is what keeps your fries from getting soggy in the middle.
  • If you're serious about crispy fries, soak your cut sweet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before air frying and dry them really well, which sounds fussy but actually transforms the texture.
03 -
  • Buy sweet potatoes that are similar in size so they cook at the same rate, saving you frustration halfway through.
  • The onion dip actually tastes better the next day after the flavors have had time to get to know each other in the fridge.
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