Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries (Refined Sugar Free Dessert)

If you love air fryer sweet potato fries make this refined sugar free dessert recipe for a better-for-you treat that tastes like churro fries! Also, vegan friendly, gluten free, dairy free, and nightshade free!

Welcome to refined sugar free recipes month! For the next few weeks, there will be lots of helpful information on the topic of refined sugar. And of course, fantastic, delicious recipes, all without processed sugar!

Now, let’s get to the sweet stuff.

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As I mentioned in last week’s air fried vegetables post, I have an infatuation with my Krups air fryer.

I’m a skeptic turned fanatic because air frying is a healthier, less messy way to cook. Not to mention, a great way to keep your kitchen cool. What’s not to love about that?!

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, antioxidant rich air fryer chicken tenders. You name it, I’ll air fry it… even dessert!

Dessert style air fryer sweet potato fries

Who doesn’t love fries? Now, it may seem strange to think of them as a dessert, but I need you to trust me on this. Sweet, salty, cinnamon(y) and refined sugar free. Better than than any other sweet potato dessert out there. I may be bias.

The texture and flavor remind me of the Mexican churros you can get at Costco or the county fair. But they’re refined sugar free, so a better-for-you treat! And way better than churro fries.

Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams

Sweet potatoes and yams are essentially the same vegetable, but they come from different plant species.

Chances are, unless you’ve been to Africa or another area where they are grown, you may not have eaten “real” yams. There’s a reason for this. There are many different colors and sizes of sweet potatoes, ranging from white to golden, orange, and even purple. They come in one of two consistencies; soft or firm.

Firm sweet potatoes stay firm after cooking, while soft varieties become moist and softer. The soft varieties are what many stores in the U.S. label as yams. (source)

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Air fryer sweet potato fries (and the potatoes themselves) are loaded with:

• potassium and fiber, especially the sweet potato skins
• great source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A
• rich in antioxidants
• sweet like candy, but without all of the unhealthy carbs

Sweet potatoes are a little lower in calories and higher in beta-carotene and vitamin C than yams. Yams have slightly more potassium and manganese, and they both contain a good source of B vitamins.

More nutritional info (source)

Yams – (with skin)

• Calories: 116
• Carbohydrates: 27.5 grams
• Dietary fiber: 3.9 grams
• Fat: 0.1 grams

Sweet potato – (with skin)

• Calories: 90
• Carbohydrates: 20.7 grams
• Dietary fiber: 3.3 grams

Ingredient notes and substitutions

• Sweet potatoes– Feel free to use yams, or a combination of yam and sweet potato.
  
  BUT, if you want a lower carb option, you can use jicima instead.

• Oil– Use a healthier oil such as coconut, avocado, or grape seed

• Coconut sugar– Despite the name, this sweetener does not come from coconut trees. It has a lower glycemic index than white cane sugar, and it isn’t processed, so your body will absorb it a bit easier.
  
  This being said, it is sugar. So, treat it like any other sugar in regard to carbs and calories, m’kay?

Air Fried Sweet Potato Fries: Recipe Video

To see how easy this recipe is to make, watch this video!

FAQ

Let me answer some quick questions that are bound to come up about making the air fried sweet potato fries dessert:

Do you need an air fryer to make this recipe?

No air fryer is necessary! I hope you will own one soon, but in the meantime, you will be happy to know that dessert fries can also be baked in an oven. Check out the recipe below for the oven baking option.

What can I serve with them?

Naturally, the fries are perfectly delicious and refined sugar free on their own. This doesn’t mean they can’t be better, though! Honestly, they are even better when they’re dipped into something sweet, like:

• chocolate hummus
• vegan dulce de leche sauce
• maple cashew cream frosting
• yogurt dipping sauce.
• sugar free chocolate sauce

Ready to get your dessert fries fix?

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Leave your answer in the comments below (because I want to know!)

Do you own an air fryer?

What are your favorite recipes to make in it??

And, GO!

Happy snacking!
LC