Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Smoked Paprika

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Golden, crisp sweet potato fries seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder, perfectly cooked in the air fryer. This air-fryer recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 25 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 International cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and cut 2 large sweet potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Step 2: Toss sweet potato fries with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  4. Step 4: Cook fries for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even crisping, until edges are golden and fries are tender inside. Serve immediately.

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