Cajun Spiced Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)

Golden, air-fried sweet potato sticks seasoned with vibrant Cajun spices for a crispy bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 1.54 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch fries

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Set air fryer to 400°F and allow to preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Place sweet potato fries in a large bowl and toss with olive oil until fully coated.
03 - Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and sea salt in a small bowl.
04 - Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes and toss thoroughly to ensure even coverage.
05 - Spread fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
06 - Cook fries for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the fries halfway through until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Transfer fries to a serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Golden, crispy fries that taste indulgent but come together in under 30 minutes with minimal oil.
  • Bold Cajun spices give you restaurant-quality flavor at home without any pretense.
  • Works as a weeknight side, game day snack, or the thing everyone remembers from your dinner table.
02 -
  • The halfway shake matters more than the recipe itself—fries on the bottom that don't get turned will brown too much while the top ones stay pale, so don't skip it.
  • If you soak your cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning, they'll release excess starch and crisp up even more dramatically than you'd expect.
03 -
  • If you don't have an air fryer, bake these at 220°C (425°F) for 25–30 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet, tossing halfway through—they won't be quite as crispy, but they'll still be delicious.
  • Cut your fries as uniformly as possible; thin, uneven pieces cook unevenly and some will char while others stay soft.
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