How do you make sweet potato fries crispy in an air fryer?

Toss the cut sweet potatoes with cornflour and a little Anveshan groundnut oil, spread them in a single layer, and air-fry. The cornflour and even coating give a crisp edge without deep frying.

How long do air fryer sweet potato fries take?

About 35 minutes total, with 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of air frying. The recipe makes 4 servings.

Are air-fried sweet potato fries healthy?

Yes, they use only 2 tablespoons of Anveshan groundnut oil instead of a deep-fry bath, so they are far lighter while still crisp and satisfying.

Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g Sweet potatoes; 2 tbsp Groundnut Oil; 1 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Cornflour; 1 tsp Paprika and black pepper; 0.5 tsp Salt

Air-fried sweet potato fries are crisp-edged sweet potato batons tossed in a touch of oil and cornflour, then air-fried until golden instead of deep-fried. This lighter version uses just two tablespoons of Anveshan wood-pressed groundnut oil and a drizzle of raw Anveshan honey to balance the paprika and black pepper, giving you a crunchy, lower-oil snack in about 35 minutes that serves 4.

Time breakdown

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time35 min

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes
💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Cornflour
Paprika and black pepper
Salt

How to Make Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries

1
Cut the sweet potatoes into matchstick fries and pat dry.
2
Toss with cornflour, paprika, pepper and salt.
3
Drizzle with Anveshan groundnut oil and toss to coat.

Tips for the Best Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries

✓Soak the cut fries in water for 20 minutes to remove starch, then pat fully dry for maximum crunch.
✓Use just enough Anveshan groundnut oil to coat, and avoid crowding the basket so the fries crisp rather than steam.

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