Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)

Crispy sweet potato fries paired with a creamy onion dip, perfect for snacking or as a flavorful side.

# What you'll 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

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
03 - Air fry for 15–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are crisp and golden brown.
04 - While the fries cook, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, sautéed onion, onion powder, garlic powder, chives, salt, and black pepper. Stir until thoroughly blended.
06 - Transfer the hot sweet potato fries to a serving plate and serve immediately with the onion dip alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside and tender inside without a drop of deep-frying guilt, thanks to the air fryer doing all the heavy lifting.
  • The homemade onion dip tastes like something from a proper restaurant, except you made it in ten minutes while the fries cooked.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, so it actually works for gatherings where people have different needs.
02 -
  • If your sweet potatoes release too much moisture during cooking, the fries will steam rather than crisp—patting them dry after cutting makes an enormous difference.
  • Don't skip the halfway shake; it's the single most important moment for achieving that golden, crispy texture people crave.
  • The onion dip actually tastes better if you make it at least an hour ahead, which lets the flavors meld and become more sophisticated.
03 -
  • Cutting your sweet potatoes to a consistent thickness ensures they finish cooking at the same time—no burnt edges paired with soft centers.
  • The secret to dip that tastes restaurant-quality is sautéing the onions until they're golden and slightly caramelized rather than eating them raw.
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