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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers & Sides

    Easily Cook Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer

    Jan 31, 2022 by Rachel · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Hand dipping sweet potato fry into honey mustard with text overlay "Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries perfectly crispy!"

    Cook frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer for the crispiest, most delicious fries! They come out perfect every time and make a great appetizer or snack in less than 20 minutes!

    Sweet potato fries on serving plate with small bowl of honey mustard.
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    • Why cook frozen fries in the air fryer
    • How to make
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    Why cook frozen fries in the air fryer

    Cooking frozen fries in the air fryer is the best cooking method! Once you try the air fryer, you're never going to want to use the oven again.

    The air fryer is much faster and more evenly cooks. Plus, there's less clean up—no need for a baking tray or the need for a liner like parchment paper or a silicone mat.

    We use our air fryer often, it's healthier than deep frying and you don't even need to use oil. (We prefer to cook oil-free whenever possible). Less empty calories means you can enjoy larger serving sizes without guilt, right? That's what I tell myself!

    You're going to love cooking frozen fries in the air fryer! They're:

    • perfectly crispy
    • healthier than deep frying
    • faster to make
    • easy to prepare

    How to make

    This step by step walk-through shows the process of cooking frozen sweet potato fries in an air fryer. For exact times and temperatures, reference the recipe card at the bottom.

    What you'll need

    Just one package of frozen sweet potato fries!

    Any brand will do. Here are some of our favorites: Trader Joe's Frozen Sweet Potato Fries, Alexia Frozen Sweet Potato Fries, Ore-Ida Sweet Potato Crinkle Cut Fries.

    Today we were using Great Value because that's all we could find—is everyone craving sweet potato fries right now?

    Bag of frozen sweet potato fries.

    Instructions

    Sweet potato waffle fries and tater tots will cook differently so make sure you're using regular straight cut sweet potato fries.

    Start by pre-heating your air fryer.

    When the air fryer is heated, add your sweet potatoes fries to the basket or tray and spread out evenly. For a tray, spread the fries out in a single layer. For a basket, don't overfill the basket more than halfway.

    Frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer basket.

    For our 6-quart air fryer, I was able to fit the entire bag in one batch. If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook in two batches.

    Cook the sweet potato fries for about 8 minutes, then shake the basket to redistribute the fries and continue cooking for another 8 minutes.

    Cooked sweet potato fries in air fryer basket.

    Check on them a few minutes before they're done to see if they're getting close or if they'll need more time. If you prefer extra crispy fries, leave them in for an extra minute or two.

    How to serve

    Hand dipping sweet potato fry into honey mustard.

    Sweet potato fries make an excellent appetizer, side dish, or party food!

    Frozen sweet potato fries already come salted but feel free to add more seasonings like black pepper, paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder. Sprinkle and toss to coat before cooking.

    Serve with your favorite dips like this vegan honey mustard dip, ketchup, or vegan tartar sauce.

    FAQ's

    How long does it take to cook sweet potato fries from frozen?

    Straight-cut frozen fries will take about 15 minutes in the air fryer, give or take a few minutes. It depends on the temperature and how full you filled your air fryer. You will also need to shake or redistribute the fries halfway through for even cooking.

    Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

    For frozen sweet potato fries, yes! Most things that come from frozen should be placed in a preheated air fryer, otherwise it depends on the recipe. For sweet potato fries, I adjust the air fryer to my desired temperature and then turn the air fryer on for 3 minutes to heat up.

    How to store sweet potato fries?

    If you've somehow managed to not eat your fries all in one sitting, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days. Reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes to maintain crispiness.

    More easy air fryer recipes

    • Air Fryer Pasta Chips
    • Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chunks
    • Air Fryer Toast — Toast Bread in Air Fryer Easily!
    • Crispy Marinated Air Fryer Tempeh

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    📖 Recipe

    Sweet potato fries on serving plate with small bowl of honey mustard.

    Crispy Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer

    Cook frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer for the crispiest, most delicious fries! They come out perfect every time and make a great appetizer or snack in less than 20 minutes!
    5 from 7 votes
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    course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    cuisine: American
    servings: 4
    prep time: 3 mins
    cook time: 15 mins
    total time: 18 mins
    Author: Rachel

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb frozen sweet potato fries, straight or crinkle cut

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 370°F.
    • When the air fryer is heated, add your sweet potatoes fries to the basket or tray and spread out evenly. For a tray, spread the fries out in a single layer. For a basket, don't overfill the basket more than halfway.
      1 lb frozen sweet potato fries
    • Cook the sweet potato fries for about 8 minutes, then shake the basket to redistribute the fries and continue cooking for another 8 minutes.
    • Check on them a few minutes before they're done to see if they're getting close or if they'll need more time. If you prefer extra crispy fries, leave them in for an extra minute or two.

    Notes

    How to store
    If you've somehow managed to not eat your fries all in one sitting, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days. Reheat in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes to maintain crispiness.
    How to serve
    Serve with your favorite dips like this vegan honey mustard dip, ketchup, or vegan tartar sauce.

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Sodium: 297mg Calcium: 35mg Vitamin C: 10mg Fiber: 5g Potassium: 420mg Calories: 262kcal Saturated Fat: 1g Fat: 9g Protein: 2g Carbohydrates: 42g Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Lorie

      September 29, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      These were the fastest sweet potato fries and they turned out perfectly crispy!! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Rachel

        October 08, 2022 at 3:40 pm

        Yay I'm so glad!!

        Reply
    2. Elaine

      January 31, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet potato fries are the best. I mean, is there a better fries recipe than this really? Yum!

      Reply
    3. Sara Welch

      January 31, 2022 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      Another great recipe for my air fryer! Turned out perfectly crisp and flavorful; easily, a new favorite way to enjoy sweet potatoes!

      Reply
    4. Gina

      January 31, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      The AF is perfect for this kind of thing, makes the BEST frozen fries hands down!

      Reply
    5. Cara

      January 31, 2022 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is so incredibly easy and delicious. Sweet potato fries are one of my all-time favorites - air fryer for the win!

      Reply

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