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These Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in an Air Fryer are so deliciously crispy. Baked, not fried, this easy air fryer appetizer is simple to make and cooks in only 13 minutes.
Sure, you can make sweet potato fries from scratch, but sometimes it’s great to just open a bag of frozen sweet potato fries, throw them into the air fryer, and call it a day.
Looking for more frozen products to make in the air fryer? Check out our air fryer frozen waffle fries, air fryer frozen curly fries, air fryer frozen onion rings, and frozen egg rolls in the air fryer.
How Long Does it Take to Cook Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in an Air Fryer?
Each air fryer will be slightly different, but on average it only takes about 13 minutes to get crispy air fryer sweet potato fries.
If you like your sweet potato fries extra crispy, you can cook them longer, but check for any potential burning by minute 11.
How to make air fryer frozen sweet potato fries
*I’ll walk you through it here with some photos and tips, and you’ll also find a printable recipe card at the bottom of the post with exact measurements, etc.You can also click “jump to recipe” to skip down.
Add the sweet potato fries in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Some overlap is okay, but don’t crowd the basket. For oven-style air fryers, place the fries on the trays. You do not need to preheat the air fryer.
Follow cooking times/temps depending on your desired crispiness for sweet potato fries:
- CRISPY: 380˚F/200˚C for 9 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes.
- MEDIUM CRISPY: 380˚F for 8 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. At 200˚C, cook for 7 minutes, shake, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- LIGHTLY CRISPY: 370˚F for 10 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. At 200˚C, cook for 6 minutes, shake, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
If you like, you can top with a sprinkle of sea salt, or serve as is.
Serving Suggestions
Make a plate of these frozen sweet potato fries and some Air Fryer Chicken Tenders With No Breading or Air Fryer Turkey Burgers and a salad and you’ll have the best speedy dinner.
Looking for a good sauce? Besides ketchup, try Sweet Potato Fries Dipping Sauce, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Chipotle Southwest Sauce, Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce, or Yogurt Ranch Dressing.
How to store and reheat
Apparently, there are some people who don’t eat all their fries in one sitting. I’m not one of those people!
Storing Leftovers: Allow the sweet potato fries to fully cool before storing them in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Reheating Leftovers: I much prefer to reheat fries using the air fryer. Cook at 360˚F for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
You can also reheat the fries in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, shake, and then add an additional 30 seconds until they are heated to your liking.
Frequently asked questions
There are a few potential reasons as to why your sweet potato fries seem soggy, even after cooking.
Make sure you do not thaw the fries before adding them to the air fryer. Thawing them before cooking will lead to soggy fries.
You may have also put too many fries in the air fryer at once. The air fryer cooks by circulating hot air over the food. If you packed it too full, the air fryer can’t properly cook the food.
A final reason may be cooking the fries at too low of a temperature. I prefer 380˚F; temperatures lower than that will heat up the fries but may not crisp them up.
380˚F/200˚C has been the sweet spot for us in all our years of cooking sweet potato fries in the air fryer.
Trader Joe’s and other popular brands of frozen sweet potato fries will all cook the same. Crinkle cut sweet potato fries may take an additional few minutes.
Frozen sweet potato wedges will need additional cooking time.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
- Cook from frozen – do not thaw the sweet potato fries before baking.
- You do not need to spray any oil on the fries; they will cook perfectly without it.
- There is no need to preheat the air fryer.
- If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook your fries in batches.
- Do shake the fries after about 9 minutes to avoid burn spots.
- Throw in a few whole garlic cloves for a delicious take on this Air Fryer Roasted Garlic. Top with some shredded Parm for a homemade version of stadium fries.
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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 oz frozen sweet potato fries {~3 cups}{do not thaw}
Instructions
- Add frozen sweet potato fries to the air fryer in a single layer. Some overlap is ok.
- Follow cooking times/temps depending on how crispy you prefer your sweet potato fries:CRISPY: 380˚F/200˚C for 9 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes.MEDIUM CRISPY: 380˚F for 8 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. At 200˚C, cook for 7 minutes, shake, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.LIGHTLY CRISPY: 370˚F for 10 minutes, and shake the basket. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. At 200˚C, cook for 6 minutes, shake, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Cook from frozen – do not thaw the sweet potato fries before baking.
- You do not need to spray any oil on the fries; they will cook perfectly without it.
- There is no need to preheat the air fryer.
- If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook your fries in batches.
- Do shake the fries after about 9 minutes to avoid burn spots.
Oven Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425˚F. Spread frozen sweet potato fries on a baking sheet. Bake at 425˚F for 23-25 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
