The Recipe · No.831 · Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries, and Where to Source It

Toss the cut sweet potatoes in cornstarch before the oil. Sweet potatoes lack the starch that crisps a russet, and that thin cornstarch coat is what builds a crisp shell instead of a limp, steamy fry.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineAmerican
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
Can you make Sweet Potato Fries in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Sweet potatoes
Peeled and cut into even sticks. Firm, heavy ones roast best. Fresh, bought local.
2 large
Local / market
Cornstarch
The dry coat that builds the crisp shell. Local.
2 tbsp
Local / market
Oil
To roast the coated sticks. A neutral high-heat oil.
2 tbsp
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Salt and paprika
Salt after baking, paprika for an earthy note. A fine sea salt.
to taste
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One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. Cut evenSlice the sweet potatoes into even sticks so they cook at the same rate.
  2. Coat in starchToss the dry sticks in cornstarch until chalky.
  3. Oil and spaceToss with oil and paprika and spread them out with gaps on a sheet.
  4. Bake and saltBake at 425F about 25 min, flipping once, then salt hot.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Peeler

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