Recipes AirfryerSpicy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
These spicy air fryer sweet potato fries have a cornstarch coating for serious crunch and a hot-paprika kick that keeps you coming back. Sweet, smoky and spicy all at once, they're the upgrade your fries night needs.
A little cornstarch is the secret to sweet potato fries that are actually crispy instead of soft. Serve with a cooling ranch or chipotle mayo.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cut
Cut the sweet potatoes into ¼-inch sticks as evenly as you can.
Season
In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, garlic powder, hot paprika, salt and pepper. Toss the fries with the oil, then with the spice mix to coat.
Air fry
Arrange in a single layer and air fry at 360°F for 15–18 minutes, shaking a couple of times, until crisp and golden.
- Cornstarch is the crisp-maker — don't skip it.
- Single layer, shake often; crowding makes them soggy.
- Adjust the hot paprika or add cayenne for more heat.
Frequently asked
How do you make sweet potato fries spicy and crispy?
Toss with cornstarch and hot paprika, cook in a single layer at 360°F, and shake a few times for even crisping.
What dip goes with spicy sweet potato fries?
A cooling ranch, chipotle mayo, or garlic yogurt balances the heat nicely.
Can I make them less spicy?
Swap the hot paprika for sweet (smoked) paprika and skip any cayenne.
