Cajun Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

# What you need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 24.7 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch fries

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

08 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for desired heat)

09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

10 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the cut sweet potato fries with olive oil until evenly coated.

03 - Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and sea salt in a small bowl.

04 - Sprinkle the spice blend over the sweet potatoes and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.

05 - Place the fries in a single layer within the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

06 - Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket or turning the fries halfway through, until they are golden brown and crisp.

07 - Transfer fries to a serving dish, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert tips:

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They're crispy on the outside and creamy inside without needing a deep fryer or feeling guilty afterward.
The Cajun spices make every bite interesting instead of tasting like you're eating your vegetables because you have to.
Prep is genuinely quick, so you can have them ready in the time it takes to decide what to watch.

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Soaking cut fries in cold water for 30 minutes before seasoning removes starch and makes them exponentially crispier; I skip this when I'm impatient and always regret it.
Shaking the basket halfway through isn't optional—it's the difference between golden fries and a basket of half-cooked disappointment.

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