Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries

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This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (vegan), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, olive oil, paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick sticks. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Arrange fries in a single layer in an air fryer basket, ensuring no overlap. Air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until edges are crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Immediately transfer to a plate and sprinkle with an extra pinch of sea salt while hot.

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