Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries with Paprika

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Golden, crispy sweet potato fries with smoky paprika seasoning, air-fried to perfection without deep-frying. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 2 large peeled sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick sticks. Toss in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange sweet potato sticks in a single layer in air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap.
  3. Step 3: Cook for 15 minutes, shaking basket every 5 minutes, until fries are crisp and golden brown at the edges.

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