Spicy Sweet Potato Chips Recipe: Air Fryer - Vegan In The Freezer (2024)

FAQs

Why are my frozen sweet potato fries soggy in the air fryer? ›

There are two things that can combat soggy sweet potato fries in the air fryer. First, remove as much moisture from the surface of the potatoes as possible. A quick pat all over the cut potatoes with a paper towel can help with that. Secondly, leave adequate space between each of the fries while air frying.

Why do my air fryer sweet potato fries turn out soggy? A couple of reasons! It could be that the temperature of your fryer was too low, that you used too much oil, or that you crammed too many fries into one batch. Preheating before adding sweet potato fries to the air fryer also guarantees the crispiest results.

To ensure your chips are crispy, be sure to completely dry your potatoes before you start cooking. Also, make sure you rinse them long enough for crispy air fryer potato chips.

If you cut your sweet potato fries in uneven sizes (i.e., some much thinner than others), the smaller fries may start to burn while the thicker fries are still cooking. If all of the fries are burning, the temperature of your air fryer is too high or the fries have been cooking for too long.

Cut into evenly sized pieces: Cutting the sweet potatoes into evenly sized pieces will help them cook more evenly and prevent soggy centers. Boil or steam: Boiling or steaming the sweet potatoes until they are tender, but not too soft, will help prevent them from becoming soggy.

You can't pile ingredients into an Air Fryer. Separate them out a little and give them space for the air flow to cook the chips. You also need to cook them for the right length of time. Soggy chips or chips that are not crispy haven't been cooked long enough.

Step 2: Soak sweet potato wedges in cold water for 30 to 60 minutes (or as long as 8 hours) before air frying. This is critical for removing excess starch and helping the fries to become crispy.

Preheat or set the air fryer to 200ºC, according to manufacturer instructions. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and use your hands to gently but thoroughly coat with the oil. Cook for 20 minutes in the air fryer, tossing occasionally, until the chips are crisp and cooked through.

Soaking: A Crispy Essential

The water removes excess starch, allowing the fries to be their crispiest. Instead of soaking them in large bowl of cold water, I like to use hot water to cook the potatoes slightly. This creates the “double fried” effect that makes many restaurant fries so addictive.

What are the black dots on my sweet potatoes? ›

Sweet potatoes in storage are commonly infected with the bread mold fungus, which causes a watery soft rot of part or all of the tuber. The fungus may be seen as a fluffy, white growth, with black dots supported on threads.

In my opinion, it's best to bake sweet potato chips at 300ºF so they won't burn too quickly. If you try baking sweet potato chips at 350ºF or 400ºF, they tend to get too brown before they get that melt-in-your-mouth crispiness that we come to expect when eating a chip.

Why do my air fryer sweet potato fries turn black? Sweet potatoes contain a higher concentration of sugar than standard potatoes, and caramelize as they cook in the air fryer. If you find the fries are darkening too quickly or deeply, cook at a lower temperature, or for a shorter period of time.

Simply set your air fryer to 350 degrees, then place your leftover fries in a single layer in the fryer basket. Heat them for three to five minutes or until they reach your desired crispiness. Just like with the oven method, make sure you don't crowd the air fryer basket so the fries get nice and crispy.

Preheat Your Air Fryer

Frozen food is naturally more prone to becoming mushy as it thaws because it will release water. Though the good news is, jumping this hurdle isn't difficult. Simply preheat your air fryer beforehand because the high heat will more quickly evaporate the water in your frozen food.