Fried sweet potatoes are a delicious fried dish that many people love due to their crispy exterior combined with the natural sweet and nutty flavor of the potatoes. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen and learn 2 ways to make fried sweet potatoes using an air fryer!
1. Fried sweet potatoes using an air fryer
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Sweet Potatoes using an air fryer For 3 people
Sweet potatoes 250 gr Cooking oil A little
How to prepare Fried Sweet Potatoes using an Air Fryer
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Prepare the sweet potatoes
After buying sweet potatoes, wash them thoroughly to remove all dirt and mud, then use a knife to peel off all the skin and let them drain.
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Cut and soak the sweet potatoes
After peeling, slice the sweet potatoes and cut them into bite-sized strips.
Next, quickly place them into a bowl of diluted salt water and soak for about 5 minutes to prevent the sweet potatoes from turning dark due to the sap, then rinse them with clean water and let them drain.
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Fried sweet potatoes
First, you mix the sweet potatoes with a little cooking oil to help them become crispy and not dry when frying.
Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer, cover it and set the frying mode to 180 degrees Celsius for 5 – 10 minutes until the sweet potatoes are golden and crispy.
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Final product
The fried sweet potatoes using the air fryer will have a crispy exterior combined with the characteristic creamy and fragrant sweetness of sweet potatoes.
Make a bowl of chili sauce or ketchup to dip will be very delicious.
2. Spiced sweet potatoes fried using air fryer
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Using an Air Fryer Serves 3
Sweet potatoes 500 gr Cornstarch 2 tablespoons Chili powder 2 teaspoons Garlic powder 2 teaspoons Salt/pepper a little Olive oil a little
How to Make Spiced Sweet Potato Fries Using an Air Fryer
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Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
After purchasing, peel the sweet potatoes, wash them thoroughly with water, and let them drain.
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Cut and Soak the Potatoes
Once the sweet potatoes are drained, use a specialized sweet potato cutter or a knife to cut them into long, bite-sized pieces.
Next, prepare a basin of water and soak the cut sweet potatoes for about 5 – 10 minutes to remove the sap, then rinse with clean water and let them drain.
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Marinate the sweet potatoes
Put the drained sweet potatoes into a bowl with 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, and 1/3 teaspoon of pepper.
Mix well and marinate the sweet potatoes for about 10 minutes for the sweet potatoes to absorb the spices evenly.
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Fry the sweet potatoes
Open the air fryer lid, add the marinated sweet potatoes, spray or brush a thin layer of olive oil on top, close the lid again and set the frying mode at 380 degrees Celsius for 20 – 25 minutes until the sweet potatoes are golden and crispy, then you can enjoy right away!
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Final Product
Seasoned sweet potatoes fried using an air fryer will be hot, crispy on the outside, and evenly infused with soft and delicious seasoning on the inside.
The spicy, salty-sweet, and nutty flavor of the seasoned fried sweet potatoes will make you fall in love at first bite!
How to Choose Good Sweet Potatoes
- Good sweet potatoes are those with intact skin, not cracked, feel heavy in hand, firm, and not bruised.
- Additionally, when buying sweet potatoes, you should choose those that are round or elongated, without any waist.
- Avoid buying sweet potatoes that are too long and thin, with holes on the surface and gradually turning black, as these are signs that the sweet potatoes are spoiled.
- This Tefal air fryer model has a capacity of 7.5 liters, capable of roasting a whole chicken up to 2kg or frying a large amount of sweet potatoes enough for a big family to enjoy.
- The design features a unique dial control panel combined with a display screen, making it easier for you to adjust temperature and time.
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Hope that through the detailed steps above, you can immediately make 2 how to make sweet potato fries with an air fryer that are crispy, delicious, and enjoy them with your family and friends!
