Introducing the BEST Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes! Just like roasted but faster, these cubes are crisp outside, tender inside, and tossed in the perfect seasoning. Quick and easy!
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The Veggie Side My Kids Always Eat!
These roasted sweet potatoes are one of the most popular recipes on my site, and for good reason—they’re insanely flavorful and delicious! They’re the dish that made my kids fall in love with sweet potatoes.
So, I had to turn those same flavors into an air fryer version. Sometimes, it’s just easier to throw something in the air fryer than heat up the oven! These are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and so convenient!
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes: You’ll need one pound. This could be one very large potato or a couple of medium-sized spuds.
- Olive oil: Extra virgin provides the best flavor.
- Fine sea salt: The smaller grains adhere better to these small roasted veggies.
- Black pepper: Try this table grind here.
- Paprika: Use sweet or smoked depending on preference.
- Garlic powder and onion powder: Add flavor with no chopping required!
Selecting Sweet Potatoes:
- Choose orange or red-skinned sweet potatoes for a sweeter, creamier texture.
- Best varieties for roasting: Red Garnet or Jewel.
- Pick firm, unblemished sweet potatoes; avoid soft or wet ones.
Cutting Sweet Potatoes
- Peel the potato for optimal flavor and texture.
- Cut off the ends. Thinly slice a strip on the bottom for stability on the cutting board.
- Slice into½-inch rounds.
- Chop rounds into equal ½-inch pieces.
How To Make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Preparation: Peel and cube sweet potatoes into even ½-inch pieces.
- Seasoning: In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil and seasonings.
- Cooking: Add sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
- Air frying: Air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serving: Serve when they’re crispy outside and tender inside.
Quick Tip
Check out our Air Fryer Guide if you’re new to air frying!
How To Use Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes:
- Side dish: Pair with meats or fish.
- Salad add-in: Cool and mix into salads. (Fave salad here!)
- Breakfast hash: Combine with eggs and veggies.
- Taco filling: Use in vegetarian tacos.
- Healthy snack: Enjoy alone or with a dip.
- Buddha Bowls: Add to grain and veggie bowls.
- Wraps: Include in veggie and bean wraps.
- Meal prep: Refrigerate for easy meals.
Storage
Storing: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge, they’ll last for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Warm in the air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes until heated through.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- Air fryer 6-quart
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes (see note 3). Measure to ensure 3 cups.
- Add sweet potato cubes to a bowl (not air fryer basket) and drizzle with oil. Toss with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400℉. If your model doesn’t have a preheat function, run it empty for 3 minutes at 400℉. Spread seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap. (Cook in batches if necessary.)
- Air fry for 12–16 minutes, shaking halfway (return cubes to an even layer), until tender and slightly crisp with a charred exterior. Add more time if needed for crispiness, checking every 1–2 minutes.
- Taste and add more salt if desired, then enjoy right out of the fryer!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
As chelsea’s brother in law I can say these sweet potatoes are amazing, and the best part is how easy they are! Love this recipe!