Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries with Cinnamon
Golden, crispy sweet potato fries dusted with warm cinnamon for a sweet-savory twist. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, olive oil, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and cut 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch sticks. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Arrange sweet potato sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air-fry at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.
- Step 3: Serve immediately with a light sprinkle of additional cinnamon for an extra touch of warmth.
