Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries with Smoked Paprika

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Crispy, golden fries with a hint of smokiness from paprika, perfect for snacking or as a side. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 33 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 220 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: 18 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs total) into 1/4-inch thick sticks, then toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Arrange the sweet potato sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring no overlapping, and preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Cook at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, shaking the basket gently after 8 minutes, until edges are golden brown and crispy.

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