Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries
Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries
These Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar finish. Made from fresh sweet potatoes and cut with a crinkle cutter, they have those perfect ridges that hold onto all the flavor.
After air frying, the fries are tossed in cinnamon and sugar, then served with a rich and cozy brown sugar maple dipping sauce made with butter and vanilla. It’s the kind of treat that feels like a dessert but can absolutely be served as a fun side dish too.
These fries are simple to make and perfect for when you want something warm, sweet, and comforting.
Why You’ll Love These Sweet Potato Fries
These fries are crispy, sweet, and full of cozy flavor.
They’re perfect for:
• Easy air fryer recipes
• Sweet snacks
• Side dishes
• Fall-inspired treats
• Dessert-style fries
The crinkle cut shape makes them extra crispy and perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
For the fries:
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the maple dipping sauce:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries
Step 1: Cut the sweet potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes.
Using a crinkle cutter, slice them into fry shapes. The ridges help the fries crisp up beautifully and hold onto the cinnamon sugar.
Step 2: Toss with butter
Place the cut sweet potatoes in a bowl.
Drizzle with melted butter and toss until evenly coated.
Step 3: Air fry
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Place the fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the fries are tender and lightly crispy on the edges.
Step 4: Add cinnamon sugar
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
While the fries are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
Step 5: Make the dipping sauce
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Stir in the brown sugar and maple syrup, mixing until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Step 6: Serve
Serve the fries warm with the maple dipping sauce on the side.
Jennie’s Thoughts
These fries are one of those recipes that just feel fun to make. I love using the crinkle cutter because it makes them look extra special, and the ridges really do make a difference in how they cook.
The cinnamon sugar coating turns them into something that feels almost like a dessert, especially when you dip them into that warm maple sauce. It’s sweet, cozy, and just really comforting.
Sometimes I make these as a side dish, and other times they end up being more of a snack or treat. Either way, they never last long once they hit the table.
Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Fries
• Cut fries evenly so they cook at the same rate
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
• Shake halfway through cooking for even crisping
• Toss in cinnamon sugar while still warm
Variations to Try
You can switch things up depending on your mood.
Try:
• Adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar
• Drizzling with caramel sauce
• Using honey instead of maple syrup
• Adding a sprinkle of sea salt for contrast
How to Store
Store leftover fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 4–5 minutes to bring back crispiness.
These Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries are crispy, sweet, and full of cozy flavor. With cinnamon sugar and a rich maple dipping sauce, they’re a fun twist on classic fries that feel just a little extra special.
They’re easy to make, fun to serve, and perfect for whenever you want something warm and comforting.
