Air Fried Sweet Potato Dessert Fries {Oven Option}

Sweet potato dessert lovers will go crazy for this easy air fryer recipe for Air Fried Sweet Potato Dessert Fries! This healthier, refined sugar free dessert recipe is made with sweet potatoes that have a sweet cinnamon coating. They taste like churro fries!  This delicious dessert is vegan, gluten free, paleo, dairy free, with a low carb option.

Don’t worry, there is an oven baked option too!

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Now, let’s get to the GOOD stuff.

Can I pretend it’s Fall now? Shall we? Okay it’s a wee bit toasty outside but gosh darn I am so excited for the leaves to change and the cool crisp air. This Texas Girl has a whole new appreciation for Fall ever since moving to Utah. So ya, Fall infatuation exists.

You know what else I’m currently infatuated with? My air fryer.

Skeptic turned Fanatic. And no, I’m not being paid to say that. My Air Fryer infatuation. Um, ya. It’s the real deal!

You see, I’ve been spending a lot of time in the Cotter kitchen over the past few weeks, creating recipes with the Krups air fryer. Side note, I heard they are coming out with a newer sleeker soon! EEK!

But I digress. Let’s get back to my love for air fryer recipes, because it’s long and strong —> Cauliflower “popcorn,” ranch sweet potato patties, and more to come! Ya’ll, I can’t even handle the simple goodness that comes as a result . But this sweet potato dessert tops everything I’ve tested so far. These air fried sweet potato dessert fries are a dessert that I can’t stop, won’t stop eating.

Think of these as Fall Fair Food made HEALTHIER! And way better than churro fries. LOL I may be bias.

So now you might be asking…..

Are Air Fryers Healthy?

If you haven’t used an air fryer before, you may be wondering if cooking food in an air fryer is healthy. Well, for the most part, yes! Compared to deep frying, air fried foods are lower in fat and calories. You are still using oil, but a very small amount compared to deep frying. Make sure to use a healthy oil like coconut when you make the sweet potato dessert fries, m’kay?

An air fryer is really just a mini convection oven, with a fan that circulates air around the food.

Sweet Potato Dessert Fries Q & A

Let me answer some quick questions that are bound to come up about making this sweet potato dessert recipe:

Do you need an air fryer to make this recipe?

Nope! Because you may not (YET) have an air fryer, you will be happy to know that the sweet potato dessert fries can also be baked in an oven. Check out the recipe below for the oven option.

What if I don’t like sweet potatoes?

Well, first of all, you should LOVE sweet potatoes! They are super healthy and so delish. Not to mentioned versatile. Hello, I made a spaghetti casserole out of sweet potatoes!

But also, Sweet potatoes are loaded with:

• potassium and fiber, especially in the sweet potato skin, which is why I don’t peel them.
• beta-carotene
• Vitamin A
• and they’re sweet like candy, but without all of the unhealthy carbs.

BUT, if you want a lower carb option, you can use jicima instead of sweet potatoes. Oh, and I use yam and sweet potato when I make sweet potato dessert fries. Which is why some slices are darker than others. Both delish!

What should I serve with the air fried sweet potato dessert fries?

Of course the fries are perfect on their own, but even better when they’re dipped into chocolate dessert hummus, vegan Dulce De Leche sauce, maple cashew cream frosting, or even a yogurt dipping sauce.

Have I spoken enough? I think so. RECIPE time!

Air Fried Sweet Potato Dessert Fries {Oven Option}

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★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews

• Author: Lindsay Cotter
• Prep Time: 5
• Cook Time: 20
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4
• Category: dessert/snack
• Cuisine: american

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Air Fried Sweet Potato Dessert Fries! This healthier, refined sugar free dessert recipe is made with sweet potatoes that have a sweet cinnamon coating. Gluten free with vegan, dairy free, and low carb options. Oven baked option as well. 

Don’t worry, there is an oven baked option too!

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Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes and/or yams peeled (see notes for low carb option)
• Half a tablespoon of coconut oil.
• 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch
• Optional 2 tsp melted butter (for coating)
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar or raw sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• Optional powdered sugar for dusting (see notes for sugar free option)

Dipping Sauces –

• Dessert Hummus
• Honey or Vanilla Greek Yogurt
• Maple Frosting {vegan}

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Instructions

AIR FRYER DIRECTIONS:

1. Peel your sweet potatoes and wash them with clean water, then dry.

2. Slice peeled sweet potatoes lengthwise, 1/2 inch thick.

3. Toss your sweet potato slices in 1/2 tbsp coconut oil and arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)

4. Place in air fryer for 18 minutes at 370F. Shake halfway at 8-9 minutes.

5. Remove the fries from the air fryer and place in large bowl. Drizzle 2 tsp optional butter on top of fries. Then mix in cinnamon and sugar and toss fries together again.

6. Place on plate to serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar. .

7. Serve fries with dipping sauce of choice (see notes). To store, keep fries wrapped in foil and in fridge. Then reheat in oven again to warm before serving. Should keep for 2-3 days.

OVEN BAKED OPTION:

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Slice and clean your sweet potatoes just as you would for the air fryer instructions.
3. Place your sweet potato slices in a larger bowl then add in your coconut oil (or butter), cinnamon, and sugar.
4. Toss together. Lay the fries out on the baking sheet. Place in oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating fries half way.
5. Remove from oven and let cool. Add an extra cinnamon or powdered sugar. Serve with dipping sauce.

Notes

For low sugar/carb options:

• Replace the sweet potato with peeled jicama sticks (baking times are similar)
• Use swerve sugar sweetener in place of powdered sugar and other sugars.

Keywords: sweet potatoes, fries, dessert, vegan, healthy, air fryer, oven baked

See, totally healthier that churros, right? YES INDEEDY! 💯% .

Have you tried an Air Fryer yet? Favorite Fall Food?

And goooooo!

Cheers!

LC