9 Seriously Delicious Sweet Potato Recipes That Start in Your Air Fryer

Air fryers are a home cook’s best friend. If you need an easy way to fry something—like a sweet potato—this kitchen appliance does the trick. We’ve got lots of ideas for cooking nutritious sweet potatoes in an air fryer so they stay crispy on the outside and sweet and tender on the inside. From sweet potato fries and chips to fritters, tater tots, and more—enjoy fried food without the extra oil and messy clean-up with this collection of air fryer sweet potato recipes!

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

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Sweet potato fries are seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika before they are cooked to perfection in an air fryer. “I’ve tried sweet potato fries in the air fryer several different ways,” says home cook JenSorb. “This one was the best by far!”

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Tots

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“These sweet potato tots have a kick, and are made lighter by preparing them in the air fryer,” says recipe creator fabeveryday. You may need to cook tots in batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

Sweet and Spicy Air Fried Sweet Potatoes

France C

Roasted in an air fryer until brown and crispy, these super spicy cubes of sweet potato make a great alternative to hash browns. You can easily adjust the quantities of chili powder, paprika, and cayenne to suit your tastes.

Air Fryer Vegan Sweet Potato Fritters

These vegan sweet potato fritters get a hint of spiciness from ground turmeric, and are cooked in an air fryer until crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. “Terrific!” says reviewer Mike. “They are like a sweet potato falafel.”

Sweet Potato Chips in the Air Fryer

Bibi

Enjoy these delicious Creole seasoned sweet potato fries straight out of the air fryer for a savory crispy treat. “I loved these!” says Allrecipes Allstar tcasa. “I would recommend using a mandolin to slice the potatoes as thin as possible.”

Air Fryer Tajín Sweet Potato Fries

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“Tajin with its chili-lime-salt flavor is a popular seasoning in Mexico,” says recipe creator lutzflcat. “Pairing it with sweet potatoes gives you a warm, aromatic, and unique kick of flavor. And the tangy dipping sauce just takes these fries over the top!”

Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes

“These sweet potatoes are easily adapted to any style of seasoning you like—plain and simple, or sweet and spicy,” says recipe creator Bibi. “Add as much or as little of the suggested seasonings, or try out your own seasoning combo!”

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

“Sometimes I get cravings for baked sweet potatoes with all the fixings, making this recipe ideal for 1 serving,” says Allrecipes Allstar Yolanda Gutierrez. “Quick and easy and you don’t have to turn on the oven.”

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash

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Your air fryer makes this crispy, savory, sweet potato brunch dish in a flash. “Great flavor from the variety of seasonings!” says Allrecipes Allstar France C. “A nice change of pace from the usual hash browns at breakfast.”