The Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes are perfectly roasted and so delicious! They are so easy to make and a healthy side dish to any meal or perfect on their own with a dip!
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
I'm able to cook healthy meals in a fraction of a time with less oil thanks to the Air fryer. Air fryer sweet potato cubes is a healthy side dish for any meal. It gets crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. I like how the roasted sweet potatoes have a caramelized edge and it's so delicious.
You only need a few ingredients for this dish and they're pantry staples! The natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes is accentuated with a medley of spices and salt. We love to eat sweet potatoes this way with our dinner! If you want it extra spicy, feel free to add cayenne pepper.
Air fried sweet potatoes is one of those dishes that's simple and comes together pretty quickly. It takes less than 15 minutes to cook a pound of sweet potatoes in the Air fryer. When I'm busy and don't have much time for the oven or stove, this is one side dish I can always rely on.
If you're looking for more healthy side dishes, we love Air Fryer Broccoli or Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts.
Why we love Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes:
- Quick and easy
- Tastes delicious
- Healthy
- Great side dish
INGREDIENTS
We just need a few simple ingredients for this roasted sweet potatoes in the air fryer. They're kitchen staples you'll be already having in your pantry.
- Sweet potato - Use a yellow fleshed sweet potato, Garnet or Jewel. White fleshed sweet potatoes can also be used.
- Oil - olive oil or avocado oil
- Paprika - use cayenne pepper or chili powder instead.
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Dried herb - I like to use rosemary or thyme.
Step by Step Process
How To Make Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Here's how to make the best roasted sweet potatoes in the air fryer:
- Peel sweet potatoes. Cut into thick slices. Cut each slice into half inch cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and dried rosemary.
- Mix until sweet potatoes are well coated.
- Preheat the Air fryer at 380F for 3 minutes.
- Place seasoned sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook sweet potatoes at 380F for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown and fork tender.
- Serve warm with aioli or spicy mayonnaise.
Best Tips
Use a chopper - You can cut the sweet potatoes with a knife or a chopper makes it easier.
Even sized chunks - so they all cook at the same time.
Preheat the Air fryer - to make sweet potatoes brown faster.
Single layer - place them in a single layer to make them crispy.
Cook sweet potatoes in batches - If you're doubling the recipe, or have a small air fryer cook in batches so as not to overcrowd the Air fryer basket.
Serve immediately - you need to serve this immediately or else the sweet potatoes will get soft and will lose it's crisp. But it'll still be delicious!
How To Serve Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Serve roasted sweet potatoes with any chicken or meat dish. They'll be great with Air fryer Chicken Legs, Chicken Breast or Steak Bites.
Serve them with spicy mayonnaise or garlic aioli. To make spicy mayonnaise, mix ½ cup mayonnaise with 1 or 2 tablespoons of Red Hot Sauce.
These Air fryer sweet potato cubes will be great in salads or in burrito bowls.
Questions About Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
How long should I cook diced sweet potatoes in the Air fryer?
In a preheated Air fryer it takes about 12 to 14 minutes to cook the sweet potatoes. Shake the basket halfway through so the cubes won't get burnt.
What temperature should I use for my air fryer sweet potatoes?
I recommend a temperature of 380F or 190C. Too much heat might burn the sweet potato cubes.
Do you have to soak sweet potatoes in water before Air frying?
No, you don't have to. That's only for potatoes because they contain a lot of starch.
What is the healthiest way to cook sweet potatoes?
Air frying is one of the healthiest ways to cook sweet potatoes. You only need a tablespoon or two of oil for a pound of sweet potatoes. And they get cooked faster compared to other methods.
Sweet Potato Seasoning Options
If you are looking for more ways to season the sweet potatoes here are some of my favorites:
Mexican - add ½ teaspoon of taco seasoning and ½ teaspoon of ground cumin.
Indian - replace the spices with ½ teaspoon of garam masala, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and ¼ teaspoon red chili powder.
Sweet - add 2 tablspoon of maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon salt.
How To Store and Reheat
If you have any leftover roasted sweet potatoes, store them in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 3 days.
You can reheat them in the microwave or if you want to crisp them up air fry them for a few minutes at 300F.
More Air Fryer Side Dish Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- Air Fryer Carrots
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
- Air Fryer Cauliflower
- Air Fryer Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
Check out my Air Fryer Recipe Collection for more Air fryer recipes.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes (Spicy Version)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potato
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
Instructions
- Peel sweet potatoes. Cut into thick slices. Cut each slice into half inch cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and dried rosemary. Mix until sweet potatoes are well coated.
- Preheat the Air fryer at 380F for 3 minutes. Place seasoned sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket. Cook sweet potatoes at 380F for 12 to 14 minutes shaing halfway through, until golden brown and fork tender.
- Serve immediately with aioli or spicy mayonnaise or as a side dish.
Notes
- Store - in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.
- Reheat - in the microwave or crisp up in the Air fryer for a few minutes at 300F.
DJH Walker says
Love my versatile healthy sweet potatoes, any which way.
Farwin says
I love them too. They're delicious any way you cook them.