Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are healthy side dish that’s on your table in HALF the time as roasting them in the oven! Simply toss cubed potatoes in oil and seasonings and air fry for 10 minutes. This easy recipe will quickly become your new go-to weeknight dish to please everyone, even the kiddos!
To say I like sweet potatoes just may be the most massive understatement of the decade.
Just look at all these Sweet Potato Recipes.
From Baked Sweet Potatoes and Mashed Sweet Potatoes, to Baked Sweet Potato Fries and even Sweet Potato Pie – the love runs deep.
For years I have been making these Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes by baking them in the oven for one of my go-to weeknight side dishes.
Recently, I discovered how much quicker it is to make Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes, instead. The cubes cook up in just 10 minutes!
And it’s so versatile. Simply change up the seasonings or even add fresh herbs or crumbled cheeses for an elegant flair.
Ingredients
The simple ingredients you need to make this Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe include:
- Sweet potatoes. You need about 2 large or 3 medium-sized potatoes, which comes out to around 1-½ lbs. Choose whatever variety you like or that is at your local store.
- Oil. Avocado oil has a high smoke-point and is perfect for air fryer recipes. Olive oil can work, as well.
- Paprika. This ingredient gives a spicy essence to the potatoes. Opt for smoked paprika for an added kick.
- Garlic powder. It is essential to the flavor of the dish. If you use garlic salt, be sure to adjust the amount of additional salt you add.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
These are the steps to follow to make this Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe:
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and scrub the potatoes under running water to remove any dirt and debris from the outside. Even though you will peel them, you can still transfer bacteria to the flesh while removing the skins.
Use a vegetable peeler to carefully slice away the outside of each potato.
The size of the potato chunks is the key. For crispier bites, cut them smaller. For soft, tender sweet potato cubes, cut them a bit bigger! Whatever the case, you DO want to make sure you cut them all a similar size so they cook up evenly.
I personally recommend cutting the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
Use a sharp knife and a cutting board to slice each potato into 1-inch wedges. Then dice each one into cubes.
Toss to Coat
Once you have perfectly-sized cubes, add them to a large bowl along with the oil. Gently toss until every piece is evenly coated.
Sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the potatoes are well coated.
If you add the oil first, the spices stick beautifully to the potatoes.
Cook in Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 400℉. Making sure the inside is nice and hot is important to get those crispy potato cubes.
Add the seasoned sweet potatoes to the air fryer basket and spread out in a single layer. You want the hot air to freely circulate and touch every side.
Cook for 10-12 minutes, tossing the basket halfway through cooking.
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and enjoy!
Meal Prep and Storage
- To Prep-Ahead: You can cut the sweet potatoes the day before. Be sure to toss them with the oil and store in the fridge until you’re ready to cook.
- To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
- To Freeze: When wrapped tightly and kept in a freezer-safe bag, sweet potatoes will last for 9-12 months in the freezer.
- To Reheat: To get the crispy texture back, pop them in a 350℉ air fryer for 5 minutes. You can also warm them up in the oven or microwave, but they might get soggy.
FAQs
No! Sweet potatoes aren’t as starchy as white potatoes, so this step isn’t necessary before cooking them in any method.
If you didn’t preheat the air fryer, added too much oil, or crowded the air fryer basket, the sweet potatoes might end up soggy.
Depending on the size of the cubes, it should take anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes to cook sweet potatoes in the air fryer.
Yes! These morsels are packed with fiber, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and good carbohydrates. And when you cook them in the air fryer with minimal oil, you can feel great about enjoying this healthy dish!
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Aim high. Be sure to use an oil with a high smoke point, like avocado, to avoid a hazy kitchen.
- Nice and small. The tinier the sweet potato cubes, the crispier the end result.
- Get it hot. Don’t forget to preheat the air fryer!
- Change it up. Make these sweet with a cinnamon sugar seasoning, or add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.
- Enjoy them. These sweet potatoes are delicious on these Black Beans and Sweet Potato Tacos!
Make it a Meal
You can go so many ways with these air fryer sweet potatoes, try them with one of these main dishes:
More Air Fryer Potato Recipes
Put these air fryer potato recipes on your meal plan to cut your cook time in half:
- Air Fryer French Fries
- Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Baked Potato
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
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Ingredients
- 1 ¼ – 1 ½ lbs. sweet potatoes 2 large or 3 medium-sized
- 2 Tbsp. oil avocado or olive
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Add the cut potatoes to a large bowl along with the oil. Toss until all of the potatoes are evenly coated in oil.
- Sprinkle with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the potatoes are well coated.
- Add the potatoes to the preheated Air Fryer and spread out in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, tossing the basket halfway through cooking.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and enjoy!
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Meal Prep and Storage
- To Prep-Ahead: You can cut the sweet potatoes the day before. Be sure to toss them with the oil and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to cook.
- To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
- To Freeze: When wrapped tightly and kept in a freezer-safe bag, sweet potatoes will last for 9-12 months in the freezer.
- To Reheat: To get the crispy texture back, pop them in a 350℉ air fryer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
