Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries & Zesty Chipotle Dip
Enjoy the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy with these crispy air fryer sweet potato fries paired with a creamy chipotle dip. This healthier snack is sure to impress at any gathering!
- Author: Bluebella
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Medium-sized firm sweet potatoes (Beauregard or Jewel)
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Cornstarch (Optional)
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Lime juice
- Garlic (1 small clove)
- Honey or maple syrup (Optional)
- Salt (for seasoning the dip)
- Adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers)
- First, scrub your sweet potatoes. Leave the skin on for a rustic finish and cut them into uniform 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick sticks.
- Soak the cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes, then pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the dried sweet potato fries with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil until lightly coated.
- Add 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch (if using). Toss thoroughly until all fries are evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in 2-3 batches if necessary.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously every 5-7 minutes until the fries are tender inside and golden brown and crispy outside.
- Transfer the cooked fries to a platter and sprinkle with a little extra salt if desired.
- While fries are cooking, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1-2 deseeded and minced chipotle peppers, 1-2 teaspoons adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 small minced garlic clove, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Stir well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve the hot, crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries immediately with the creamy chipotle dip on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Ensure sweet potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking. Soak fries to remove excess starch and achieve maximum crispiness. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket for best results.