These Alexia frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer could not be easier. The sweet potato fries you love, done in just minutes without the mess of frying in oil! Simply toss a bag of Alexia frozen sweet potato fries directly into the basket of a preheated air fryer and air fry until golden brown and crispy. While warm, toss with flaky sea salt and serve with you favorite dipping sauces! The perfect side or snack in no time.
Alexia frozen sweet potato fries are a great short cut side for busy weeknight meals, try serving these with Air Fryer Chicken Breast, Brats in the Air Fryer, or Chipotle Turkey Burgers!
This recipe works for any cut or style of frozen French fries, like waffle fries, crinkle cut fries, curly fires, or steak fries! Check out all of my Air Fryer Recipes for more inspiration!
Highlights of this easy air fryer recipe:
- Easy air fryer recipe: this is such a simple air fryer recipe, just dump and go. Fries can be cooked to your liking whether you like them more crispy or less crispy.
- Easy for game day: these are great for game days as they don’t take much time and they are a satisfying snack and delicious, they are also something that most people will enjoy! Great for football season or last minute snack boards.
- Crispy texture: these get much crispier in the air fryer than in the oven. Air frying in batches helps keep fries from stacking so they don’t stick together and get soggy. Frozen fries can be added directly into the air fryer, no need to thaw.
- Great party appetizer: these are awesome on a appetizer platter along with other finger foods like nuggets, chicken wings, mini corn dogs, or cheese curds. Add different dipping sauces and toppings for a fun spread.
If you’re looking for some other apps made from shortcut frozen food check out these Air Fryer Frozen Cheese Curds, Easy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Bites, or Birds Eye Frozen Cauliflower Wings!
Serve frozen sweet potato fries with your favorite dips or seasonings such as ranch, blue cheese, garlic aioli, ketchup, honey mustard, or queso. While fries are warm they can be tossed with sea salt, parmesan cheese, taco seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, or hot honey for extra flavor.
Ingredient List & Ingredient Substitutions:
- Alexia frozen sweet potato fries: any cut will work, do not thaw before air frying.
- Kosher salt: I like to toss my fries in some flaky salt after air frying while they are still warm to give them an extra salty exterior.
- Dipping sauces: ketchup, ranch, buffalo sauce, honey mustard, or sour cream dip are all good options.
Tools I used for this air fryer recipe:
- Tongs – a must have kitchen tool! I love these for flipping things in the air fryer. They are stainless steel and clean up super easy.
- Instant 6 qt. Air Fryer – Sleek and functional, the perfect size for 2-3 people. I like this because it has a tray in the bottom which make cleaning easy and it allows for air to circulate evenly. It has a large tray so you don’t have to do so many batches and a window to see into the air fryer while cooking!
How to Cook Alexia Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer (with step by step instructions):
Let’s talk a little about the best way to make these air fry frozen sweet potato fries (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Quick overview:
- Add frozen sweet potatoes to the basket of a preheated air fryer.
- Air fry until golden brown and crispy, enjoy immediately.
- Grab a bag of frozen Alexia sweet potato fries (any cut) and prepare your favorite dipping sauces.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add fries to the air fryer basket in a single layer, if needed cook in batches. Cook for 12-15 minutes until crispy, tossing halfway through. Add more time if needed depending on desired consistency.
- Toss freshly cooked fries with sea salt and enjoy immediately with sauces.
If you like these frozen sweet potato fries, try these other easy recipes…
- Easy One-Pan Scalloped Sweet Potatoes – a fan favorite sweet potato dish!
- Fluffy Baked Potatoes in the Air Fryer – another great air fryer potato recipe.
- Buffalo Wild Wings Potato Wedges – crispy potato wedges in the oven.
- Sweet Potatoes on the Grill – easy way to bake sweet potatoes on the grill!
- Frozen Potato Skins in the Air Fryer – fun for a quick appetizer or meal.
Tips and tricks for perfect fries:
- Don’t thaw the sweet potato fries prior to air frying.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer, leave in a single layer and cook in batches if needed.
- Add time as needed if your fries are not crispy enough. Start with less time and add more as needed so these don’t burn, toss them halfway through.
Storage:
Leftover cooked sweet potato fries can be cooled and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat you can air fryer them again but for less time. Once the fries have been cooked, they only need 4-5 minutes to be heated up again.
Recipe Variations:
- Substitute different shapes of fries like Alexia sweet potato waffle fries or crinkle cut fries.
- Toss cooked fries in seasonings like garlic powder, black pepper, or flavored salt.
- Top with crumbled cheese such as queso fresco or parmesan cheese.
- Chop up and add into burritos, wraps, or skillet meals.
Recipe FAQs:
How long do you cook Alexa fries for?
To get a crispy exterior and a soft interior air fry your frozen sweet potato fries for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Start with a cooking time of 12 minutes and add as needed.
What temperature do I air fry my Alexia fries at?
Whether you have straight cut, crinkle cut, or waffle cut sweet potato fries, air fry them directly from frozen at 400 degrees F. for the best texture.
Are Alexia sweet potato fries actually fried?
Yes, they are par-fried before freezing. Fries still need to cooked completely before enjoying.
Is it better to fry from thawed or frozen?
Frozen, there is no need to thaw fries before adding them into the air fryer. This can lead to soggy fries or a less crispy exterior.
Alexia Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 oz. Alexia frozen sweet potato fries
- Kosher salt
- Dipping Sauce of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer using the "air fry" setting, at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.* Spray the basket with cooking spray, once preheated add in the frozen sweet potato fries. Cook for 12-15 minutes until crispy, tossing halfway through. Enjoy immediately with your favorite sauce.
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