“Golden & Guilt-Free: Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer”

Packing a school tiffin every morning is like solving a puzzle. It has to be healthy, tasty, easy to eat, and something that makes my daughter excited when she opens her snack box. I am always looking for ways to make her lunch breaks happy and full of variety.

Sweet potatoes have always been a favourite ingredient in my kitchen. They are naturally sweet, nutritious, and easy to work with. I have used them in curries, halwa, and even parathas, but for a school snack I wanted something fun – something that looked like a treat but was still healthy. That’s when the idea of making fries came to my mind. Instead of going the deep-fried way, I wanted a version that was light, crisp and guilt-free. So, I decided to use the air fryer, my most trusted friend when it comes to quick and healthy snacks.

The best part about these fries is that they are not oily at all yet perfectly crunchy. They have a beautiful golden crust on the outside while staying soft on the inside. As I was packing them for the first time, I wasn’t sure how they would taste after sitting in a lunchbox for a couple of hours. But my worries disappeared the moment my daughter came back from school that day. She hugged me and said, “Mamma, these fries were so tasty! Even my friends wanted to try them.” Her happiness made all the effort worthwhile.

Ever since that day, these sweet potato fries have become a regular snack box item at least once a week. They are a wonderful change from the usual sandwiches or rotis. I like to pack them with a small container of yogurt dip or ketchup so she can enjoy them the way kids love to eat fries. Sometimes I keep the flavours mild for her and at other times I add a hint of red chilli for a little bit of spice.

As a mother, it feels good to know that I am sending her something that is both wholesome and fun. Sweet potatoes are loaded with fibre, vitamins and natural sweetness. When cooked this way, they give all the joy of fries without the excess oil of deep frying. It is amazing how the air fryer transforms simple ingredients into something so tasty.

The whole experience has made our mornings a bit brighter. Now when she sees the snack box, her eyes light up. It has also encouraged me to keep experimenting with new snack ideas that balance health with flavour. Packing a school lunch is no longer just a routine for me – it has become a little act of love and creativity.

This simple snack taught me an important lesson: healthy food doesn’t have to be boring. With a little thought, even a humble sweet potato can become the star of a child’s lunch break. The smiles, the empty snack box that comes back home, and the stories she tells me in the evening about sharing with her friends – these are my rewards. And every time I make these golden, crispy sweet potato fries, I feel glad that I found a way to make her snack box special.

“Healthy can be fun! These golden, crispy air fryer sweet potato fries are my daughter’s favourite school snack. Crunchy on the outside, soft inside, and full of natural goodness – a perfect guilt-free treat for kids’ tiffin boxes!”