These air fryer frozen sweet potato fries are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. They make a wonderful side dish for just about anything or a delicious quick meal on their own.
Why write a post about making air fryer frozen sweet potato fries, you might ask?
None of the packages I bought had air fryer instructions; they only mentioned deep frying or baking. One bag had a small note saying, "Read the air fryer's instructions for cooking times." But most brands didn't mention it at all. So, why not create a post with clear instructions? I'm sure many would appreciate having them in one place.
Check out more ways to deal with frozen food in the air fryer: Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast, Air Fryer Frozen Potato Wedges, or Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings; these recipes are real lifesavers on a late, busy night. Find more recipes here: The Best Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners.
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Recipe ingredients
Frozen fries: Use your favorite brand. A regular bag usually contains 1 lb/ 450 g potatoes. If you want to cook more, you can add up to 3.5 oz/ 150 g more to the basket. If your bag is larger or you want to cook more, do that in batches.
How to air fry frozen sweet potatoes?
- Step #1: Preheat the machine, place the frozen fries in the basket, and shake lightly to make sure that they are in an even layer. Air fry them for 8 minutes.
- Step #2: Shake the basket and cook for another 4 minutes. Check; they should be soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. If they are not there yet, you can give them another minute or two. However, mine are always perfect after 12 minutes already.
Good to know!
Most brands are pre-seasoned with salt and pepper and sometimes paprika powder. If they are not, add some seasoning to the potatoes.
If you cook more than 1 lb/ 450 g at a time, they might need an extra minute or two.
Recipe FAQ
Yes, of course. Although they are best served immediately, you can reheat them at 375°F/ 190°C for 2-3 minutes.
Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen sweet potato fries 450 g, Note
- fine sea salt black pepper, and a sprinkle of paprika, if required (most fries are pre-seasoned, but check)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer, if necessary.
- Cook: Place the fries in the basket and shake to make sure they lay in an even layer. Cook at 400°F/ 200°C for 8 minutes.1 lb frozen sweet potato fries
- Shake the basket well and cook for 4 minutes more.
- Check the fries; they should be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. If they are not there yet, cook them for 1-2 minutes more and check again. Serve immediately as suggested above.
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