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? ›

If your air fryer fries are soggy, it is likely because you over-crowded them in the basket. The sweet potatoes steam when crowded together, instead of air frying. For the best, most crispy results, cook the fries in a single layer so that the air has room to circulate.

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.

The key to freezing potatoes and sweet potatoes—whether for fries, hash browns or even simple roasted wedges—is to partially cook them first. Because they contain so much water, raw potatoes don't freeze well and can turn mushy, watery or even grainy.

Firstly, if your potatoes are still wet before being placed into an air fryer, this can cause your potatoes not to crispen up.

Sweet potatoes contain about 15 grams more carbohydrates per serving, but that's no reason to pass on these tubers; they can also make super-tasty and healthy baked fries. The same 3-ounce serving of frozen sweet potato fries contains 140 calories, 5 grams of fat and typically less sodium than the regular fries.

The most common problem typically is that someone turned up the temperature on the fryer during a busy period and did not turn it back down (which by the way doesn't solve the issue during peak periods either). So check the oil temp reading (and confirm with a thermometer in case the fryer is not calibrated correctly).

In my experience, soaking sweet potatoes doesn't make a huge difference in how crispy they turn out, so I personally skip this step to save myself the extra time and effort. To make crispier sweet potatoes, you can try my Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, which have a light coating that help them crisp up.

Because of the natural sugar in a sweet potato, you will always get dark edges when roasting them in an air fryer. However, to keep them from burning, don't use a temperature that is above 380 degrees, and be sure to toss them well halfway through the cook time.

Freezing Instructions:

RAW sweet potato fries can be frozen but they need to be blanched in boiling water for 5 minutes, then cooled in ice water for 2-3 minutes more. Pat them dry, then freeze them spread out on a cookie sheet for an hour before adding them to a freezer bag for longterm freezer storage.

Rewarm fries on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees F until hot. To Freeze. Lay the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Transfer the fries to an airtight freezer-safe storage container, and freeze for up to 3 months.

How do you prepare sweet potatoes for freezing? ›

Golden crispy chips, cooked in the air fryer so they've got a nice bit of crunch, but they're soft in the middle. No need to soak the potatoes or par-boil. Just toss the potatoes in a little cornflour, oil and seasoning and they can go right in the air fryer.

Rinse the chips and pat dry with a clean tea towel. Tip the chips into the bottom of an air-fryer (the part with the paddle), add the oil, and toss the chips in the oil so they are evenly coated. Program the fryer to cook for 30 mins using the paddle. After this time, check that the chips are tender and cooked through.

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.

Avoid overcrowding the basket, as this can cause the fries to cook unevenly and become soggy. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook your fries in batches to achieve the best results. Once your fries are spread out in a single layer, you're ready to start cooking them.