Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Tahini Dressing & Peanut Rayu

Name: Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Tahini Dressing & Peanut Rayu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 600 g sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into thin fries); 1 tbsp cornflour; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp smoked paprika; Sea salt; Olive oil spray (or 2 tbsp oil, for tossing); 75 g tahini; 40 ml cold water; ½ tsp onion powder; Pinch of sea salt; 1-2 tbsp peanut rayu (or chilli crisp); 1 small ripe avocado (diced); A handful of fresh coriander leaves

Crispy, creamy, and spicy — this vibrant sharing dish delivers big flavour with minimal effort. Air-fried sweet potato fries are coated in smoky seasoning, then drizzled with a silky tahini dressing and topped with fiery peanut rayu, avocado, and fresh coriander. A modern, feel-good side or starter that’s light, crunchy, and seriously moreish.

The cornflour coating creates a light crust that crisps beautifully in the air fryer.
Spritzing with oil halfway through gives that perfect “fried” texture without heaviness.
The tahini dressing is balanced — creamy, nutty, and savoury — while the peanut rayu adds heat and crunch.
Ideal as a casual starter, bar snack, or side dish for grilled meats or salads.

Ingredients

For the Fries

600 g sweet potatoes peeled and cut into thin fries
1 tbsp cornflour
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Sea salt
Olive oil spray or 2 tbsp oil, for tossing

For the Tahini Dressing

75 g tahini
40 ml cold water
½ tsp onion powder
Pinch of sea salt

To Finish

1-2 tbsp peanut rayu or chilli crisp
1 small ripe avocado diced
A handful of fresh coriander leaves

Method

Prepare the Fries

Place the sweet potato fries in a large bowl. Add the cornflour, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat evenly — keep them dry at this stage. Air-fry at 200°C for 15 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Add the Oil & Finish Cooking

After 15 minutes, open the air fryer, spritz or drizzle liberally with olive oil, and toss well to coat. Return to the air fryer and cook for a further 15 minutes, until crisp and golden on the edges.

Make the Tahini Dressing

In a small jam jar, add the tahini, water, onion powder, and salt. Seal and shake until smooth and creamy — the dressing should be pourable but rich.

Assemble

Pile the hot fries onto a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the tahini dressing. Top with spoonfuls of peanut rayu, diced avocado, and fresh coriander leaves.

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Air-Fried Sweet Potato Fries with Creamy Tahini Dressing & Peanut Rayu

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

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