Cajun Spiced Sweet Potato Fries (Print Version)

Crispy, golden sweet potato fries tossed in Cajun spices, air-fried for a flavorful and healthy snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 24.7 oz), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch fries

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil in a large bowl until evenly coated.
03 - Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and sea salt in a small bowl.
04 - Sprinkle the spice mixture over sweet potatoes and toss until fries are evenly coated.
05 - Place fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket; work in batches if necessary.
06 - Air-fry fries for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket or turning fries halfway through until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Transfer fries to a serving plate, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside with that natural sweetness inside, no deep fryer guilt required.
  • The spice blend tastes fancy and complex but comes together in under a minute.
  • You actually feel good eating them because, well, they're sweet potatoes.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the air fryer basket—fries need space to crisp up, not steam in each other's humidity.
  • The difference between golden and burnt happens in about two minutes, so keep an eye on them the second time around.
03 -
  • If you don't have an air fryer, bake them at 220°C for 25 to 30 minutes on a lined baking sheet, flipping halfway through—they won't be quite as crispy, but they'll still be delicious.
  • Make the spice blend in a jar ahead of time so you can just grab it for weeknight dinners without measuring every time.
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