Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Cajun Spice
Make crispy, flavorful sweet potato fries in your air fryer using a simple Cajun seasoning blend. This recipe provides precise times for perfect results.
- Prep Time: 35 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 55 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/4-inch thick sticks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, depending on seasoning salt content)
Instructions
- Soak the cut sweet potato sticks in cold water for at least 30 minutes. This removes excess starch and helps them crisp.
- Drain the sweet potatoes completely and pat them very dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Moisture prevents crisping.
- In a medium bowl, toss the dry sweet potato sticks with the oil until lightly coated.
- Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning and salt over the potatoes. Toss again until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary for best crispness.
- Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously every 7 minutes to ensure even cooking and browning.
- Check for doneness; the fries should be tender inside and crispy outside. Adjust cooking time by 1-2 minutes if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly dust the coated fries with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch before air frying.
- If you prefer a less spicy result, reduce the Cajun seasoning to 1 teaspoon.
- Do not skip drying the potatoes after soaking; this is key for crispy fries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0