Frozen Sweet Potato Fries In the Air Fryer
We’ve shown you how to make your own sweet potato fries from scratch and crispy potato wedges, but now we’re making it even easier by using a bag of store-bought fries.
Pick your favorite brand (we love the Alexia Sweet Potato Fries) and follow the instructions below to get the perfect crispy sweet potato fries (or sweet potato wedges) every time. Delicious vegan air fryer side dish, here you come!
All you need to do to satisfy your crunchy fry cravings is to buy a bag of frozen sweet potato fries, season them, and add them to the air fryer. So simple, so easy. A mountain of mouthwatering snacks will be done in mere minutes, ready for munching.
They’re excellent to eat by all by themselves, dabbed into delightful dips, or as a side to vegan burgers, bean salads, or even plant-based burritos. Guys (and gals), we tell you no lies, this recipe gets the prize for being so easy to memorize. For fries, the sky’s the limit!
Why You Should Air Fry Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
There’s no need to disguise (or analyze) your love of fabulously crispy fries. These succulent veggie strips with a golden crust and pillowy soft insides are just divine. The trouble is, it can take forever with an oven to achieve the perfect level of crispiness. With an air fryer, however? It’s a breeze. No long preheating wait times, and the fries cook so fast!
Here’s why we love using the air fryer to make frozen sweet potato fries:
- Quick and easy – They cook quicker than in a traditional oven.
- Crispier texture – The circulating hot air gives fries that golden, crispy outside without deep fryin!
- Less oil – You only need a light spritz (or none at all), making them a healthier option.
- Easy cleanup – No greasy pans or baking sheets—just the air fryer basket!
What You’ll Need
Honestly? You really just need a bag of sweet potatoes if you want something fast and simple. But, if you like to customize your fries and make them even crispier, here’s what we recommend:
- Frozen Sweet Potato Fries – You can use either half a bag or a whole bag depending on how many fries you want (and how hungry you are!). I used the Alexia brand here, but the 365 Whole Foods Market fries are also delicious and cook up really well in the air fryer.
- Spray Oil (Optional) – A light spray of avocado oil helps the fries crisp up a bit more, especially if your air fryer tends to run on the drier side. But honestly, they still get pretty crispy without it, so totally up to you.
- Cayenne Pepper (Optional) – If you’re into spicy fries, a little sprinkle of cayenne gives them a nice kick. Start small—you can always add more.
- Black Pepper (Optional) – I love adding a little black pepper for extra flavor. It’s subtle, but it adds a nice peppery finish, especially if you’re skipping ketchup or sauce.
Scroll down to the recipe card below for the full measurements and instructions.
How To Serve Up Your Sweet Potato Fries
Sure, you can eat these scrumptious sweet potato fries right out of the basket, but here are a few ways to enjoy them to add a little more nutrition (and extra flavor). Remember—they’re best eaten hot as soon as they’re done, so plan your potato meals accordingly.
- Make Your Salad More Satisfying – Move over croutons! Adding a serving of sweet potato fries to your salad will give you a crispy component, as well as added fiber and some plant-based fat.
- Savory Sauce Suggestions – If you don’t like sweet or spicy sauces, these sweet potato fries are also delicious dipped in spicy maple mustard (see recipe card for details), creamy dill dressing, ketchup, or vegan ranch or mayo.
- Perfect Burger Side – These air-fried sweet potato fries are amazing as a side with burgers, wraps, or sandwiches. Serve with your basic black bean burger or get fancy with a pizza burger. For wraps, serve them with these falafel pitas and dip into this oil-free hummus.
How Do I Store My Leftover Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries?
We all know how icky and limp fries can get once they’re left out on the counter for a while or after they’ve been in the fridge overnight. Even though it’s tempting to throw any leftover fries away, don’t do it! You can easily reheat these fries in the air fryer.
To reheat french fries (or, in this case, sweet potato fries) in the air fryer, first preheat the oven at 400 degree for 5 minutes. Then, place fries in a single layer into the air fryer basket and cook for around 4 minutes at 350 degrees. If you like them a little less crisp, check them at 3 minutes. If you want them extra crispy, cook for another minute more.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the most part, yes. Frozen sweet potato fries are a little more fragile than regular potatoes, so they may need a shorter time in the air fryer. But if you keep an eye on your fries and check them often, you’re sure to get just the right consistency when cooking.
Not at all. We used the Alexia brand and also the 365 Whole Foods brand to test for this recipe, and they both came out great. The only thing to keep in mind is the quantity that you add to your air fryer. Some bags have a small amount of fries, while others have lots. If you try to keep it to a sort-of-single-layer amount, it should be fine.
Our best advice is to eat the fries right away, as soon as they’re done. Plan on air frying the quantity you’ll eat in one sitting so that you won’t have leftovers. But, if you do have extras, you can put them back into the air fryer at 350 degrees and cook for about 3-5 minutes to crisp them up again.
More Easy Air Fryer Sides to Try
If you make this frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below! I love reading your comments!
Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer (Easy)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 or ½ bag frozen sweet potato fries, I used the Alexa brand, but the 356 Whole Foods brand is very good, too.
- Optional: Spray Oil, I used avocado oil
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, if you like spicy fries
- Optional: ½ teaspoon black pepper, if you like peppery fries
Spicy Maple Mustard Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- Squirt of sriracha or hot chili paste, optional
Instructions
- If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
- OPTIONAL: If you’d like to add spices, add frozen fries to a large bowl and spritz with a little bit of spray oil. Stir. Sprinkle on the black and/or cayenne pepper and mix. If you prefer plain fries, skip this step.
- When the air fryer is ready, dump half the bag of frozen sweet potato fries (or however many will fit) into the air fryer basket, arranging the fries to lay flat leaving some room for the air to move around them.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Shake or flip the fries over and cook for another 7 minutes at the same temperature.
- While they’re cooking, make the Spicy Mustard sauce. In a small bowl, mix all of ingredients together. Whisk until well blended. Put aside for later.
- Serve your seasoned fries along with the Spicy Mustard Sauce or dip of choice. Enjoy while hot.
Notes
- Cooking Time – Because some air fryers are different, it might take you a little more or less than 15 minutes for the fries to be done. Check on the fries halfway to see how they’re doing. When golden brown and crispy, it’s time to take them out.
- Leftovers – While best fresh, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, put them back into the air fryer at 350 degrees and cook for about 3-5 minutes to crisp them up again.
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this looks so good! saving for later.
Yay! You’re going to love this! I always keep a bag of these in my freezer so I can whip up a quick snack. Enjoy!
Delicious love sweet potato fries
So easy and delicious!
I have to make sure I make these when I’m with other people or I’ll just eat the whole pan!
Yum! Perfect for kids! They love it!
Very happy to hear this! Trying to create a sauce that was a hit with all the family was tough. Really glad your kids love it 🙂
I was so excited to create this recipe! I use the dipping sauce for all types of things, too. Sweet potato french fries are my favorite 😀
i have this crazy obsession with sweet potatoes right now so I’m so excited to whip this up! love a good air fryer recipe!
I feel the same way. They’re just so good!
I am loving this Spicy Maple Mustard Sauce! Pairs perfectly with the fries.
Yay! That makes me so happy! It took me a while to get the amounts right, but it was worth the time 😀
You can’t go wrong with these sweet potato fries! Yum!!
Forever making my sweet potato fries like this! I was amazed at how delicious this recipe was!
love how simple and easy it was to make
I love love love this recipe! I am using the dijon mustard sauce also for my buddha bowls.
Yum! I love frozen sweet potato fries! This was so easy and delicious!
That sauce with the fries was magical! These fries were so easy to make. Thank you for the tips!
This is very helpful, thank you for sharing. I loved the spicy maple mustard sauce. It’s so delicious and easy to make. Sweet potatoes are so full of nutrients, so we should eat them more often.
I love how simple this recipe is! We love the recipe and make it regularly.
I eat these almost every week! So simple, I usually go for the Alexia brand but have tried all kinds. I love how healthy sweet potatoes are, and these air fryer sweet potato fries are certainly the most delish way to enjoy them.
Hi there. Recipe doesn’t say but I’m guessing it’s 1/4 teaspoon of the dry mustard powder?
Hi Camille, yess 1/4 teaspoon! Thanks so much for catching that, fixed the missing word in the recipe!
Yum! Can’t go wrong with sweet potato fries!