Cajun Spiced Sweet Potato Fries (Print Version)

Golden sweet potato fries seasoned with Cajun spices and air-fried until crispy and flavorful.

# What to Use:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), 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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Toss the cut sweet potato fries in olive oil within a large bowl, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and sea salt in a small bowl.
04 - Sprinkle the spice mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss thoroughly until the fries are uniformly seasoned.
05 - Place the fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. If needed, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Cook for 15 to 20 minutes at 400°F, shaking the basket or turning the fries halfway through cooking until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Transfer fries to a serving plate, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside, naturally sweet and tender inside, without the guilt of deep frying.
  • The Cajun spice blend is bold enough to feel indulgent but doesn't overpower the subtle sweetness of the potatoes.
  • Ready in 30 minutes flat, making them perfect for that moment when you need something impressive but don't have time to fuss.
02 -
  • Soaking your cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning removes excess starch and is the secret to extra crispiness—this one trick changed my results completely.
  • Don't skip the halfway shake or flip; it's the difference between fries that are golden and crispy versus ones that turn out soft in spots.
  • Cayenne is personal, so taste as you go and adjust it to your heat preference before you add it all in.
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes as evenly as possible so they all cook at the same rate and finish golden together.
  • If your cayenne isn't adding as much heat as you'd like, a small pinch of black cayenne pepper can deepen the spice without making them unbearably hot.
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