These easy Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potato cubes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and require minimal oil. They make a healthy and delicious side dish for any meal. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, and Whole30-friendly!
Sweet potato snacks are a fantastic way to boost the nutritional value of your diet. You can prepare a variety of delicious snacks, such as sweet potato fries, sweet potato cutlets, and sweet potato chaat (shakarkandi chaat)—each packed with essential vitamins and fiber.
Just like my air fryer roasted potatoes, I love air-fried sweet potato cubes. Roasting sweet potatoes in the air fryer enhances their natural sweetness and flavor, making them a delicious addition to our everyday meals. They turn out crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and are ready in just 20-25 minutes—a perfect, hassle-free side dish!
My daughter Dhwani, absolutely loves sweet potato cubes! Whenever I ask her about her evening snack, that’s her go-to choice—and since they’re healthy and easy to make in the air fryer, I’m happy to serve them.
I also enjoy steaming sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot. Lately, I’ve been exploring various ways to enjoy them—whether roasted, steamed, or in creative recipes!
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- Which is the Best type of Sweet Potato for Roasting?
- Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe
- Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Ingredients
- How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes in an Air Fryer
- How to Roast Sweet Potatoes in the Oven
- Serving Suggestions
- Storing & Reheating
- Tips for Best Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Seasoning Variations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Air Fryer Vegetables
- Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Which is the Best type of Sweet Potato for Roasting?
Choose the orange and red-skinned potatoes with bright orange flesh known as Garnet Sweet Potatoes. They are available most time of the year in American grocery stores. These are known as the “moist varieties” and tend to be sweeter, creamier, and less starchy great for roasting or baking.
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe
- Done in less than 20-25 minutes.
- Easy to make with a few simple ingredients available in the pantry.
- Enjoy them as a side dish or in tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, and more.
- Vegan, gluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, and Whole30!
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Ingredients
You will only need a few basic ingredients to make this air fryer sweet potato cubes recipe.
- Sweet Potatoes - Choose orange and red-skinned potatoes that are firm without any soft spots. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into ½-inch cubes for even and quick cooking. You may also keep the skin if you prefer. In some grocery stores in the US, sweet potatoes are incorrectly labeled as Yams, even though they are distinctly different vegetables.
- Extra-virgin olive oil – adds richness and is ideal for roasting to soften and brown. You may also use avocado or grapeseed oil.
- Spices – garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper give this air fryer roasted sweet potatoes a nice twist, making them sweet and savory. You may also add some paprika and cumin powder.
How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes in an Air Fryer
How to Cut Sweet Potatoes for Roasting
Rinse and peel the skin of 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 pound) using a vegetable peeler. (If you are using organic, then you may leave the skin if you prefer, as it is perfectly edible.)
After peeling, cut off the ends of the sweet potato and then cut it into half using a sharp knife, as shown in the picture.
Then place one portion vertically on the cutting board and cut all the way through the sweet potato, ½ inch apart.
Then place each slice flat on the cutting board and make ½-inch cubes for even and quick cooking.
Transfer the sweet potatoes to a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and season with ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Add the seasoned sweet potato cubes to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air fry them at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until slightly brown and crisp. Shake the basket halfway through. Mine was cooked perfectly in 10 minutes.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes are ready. Remove to a serving plate, squeeze some lime juice, and serve it immediately with a tasty dipping sauce on the side.
How to Roast Sweet Potatoes in the Oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Transfer the diced sweet potatoes to a baking sheet. You can drizzle some oil and add seasonings to the sheet tray itself. Gently mix everything with your hands.
Spread them evenly in a single layer and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are browning around the edges (time may vary based on the size of your cubes). You may have to turn them once halfway through.
Serving Suggestions
Serve air-fried sweet potatoes as a side dish with pasta, veggie burgers, sandwiches, or as a filling in tacos, wraps, and burritos. They can also be added to salads, budda bowls, or enjoyed as an appetizer.
Storing & Reheating
- Storage: Store leftover roasted sweet potatoes, in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating: To reheat your roasted sweet potatoes, Air fry them at 350°F for about 2-3 minutes or microwave them for a couple of minutes.
Tips for Best Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Dice them into the same size: This helps for quick and even cooking.
- Cook in batches: Make sure to spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding so that the veggies don't steam. Cook in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake it halfway through to allow the sweet potatoes to be cooked evenly.
- Serve them right away: These crispy roasted sweet potatoes get soggy as they sit and cool.
- The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
Seasoning Variations
- Lemon wedges: Add a fresh squeeze of lemon/lime juice right before serving.
- Cornstarch: To get the crispiest roasted sweet potatoes, toss sweet potato cubes with cornstarch (about 1 tablespoon) along with spices.
- Cheese: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the roasted sweet potatoes. You can also use any vegan cheese or nutritional yeast if you are a vegan.
- Herbs: Add ½ tablespoon of finely chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, or a teaspoon of dried thyme, basil, or dominos oregano seasoning before roasting.
- Spices: You can add a combination of ground cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala (or chaat masala) for an Indian twist. Taco seasoning or Fajita Seasoning for Tex-Mex twist, or Cajun seasoning before roasting.
- Sweet: Before roasting, you can add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a personal preference. I recommend peeling the skin as it gives the best flavor and texture. However, you can keep the skin on for sweet potato wedges.
No, you don't need to parboil sweet potatoes before roasting.
Yes, roasted sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest foods. They are rich in fiber, vitamins (C and A), antioxidants, and minerals.
Bake ½ inch sweet potato cubes at a high temperature of about 425°F for about 25-30 minutes.
Although sweet potatoes are available all around the year, their peak season is from fall to early winter, and they are the tastiest. For roasting, choose orange and red-skinned potatoes with smooth skins and no soft spots.
More Air Fryer Vegetables
Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 pound) peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder (or paprika), optional
- lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
- Rinse and peel the skin of the sweet potato using a vegetable peeler. (If you are using organic, then you may leave the skin if you prefer as it is perfectly edible.)After peeling, cut off the ends of the sweet potato and then cut it into half using a sharp knife as shown in the picture.Then place one portion vertically on the cutting board and cut all the way through the sweet potato, ½ inch apart.Then place each slice flat on the cutting board and make ½-inch cubes for even and quick cooking.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes to a medium bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Add the seasoned sweet potatoes to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
- Air fryer them at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes or until slightly brown and crisp. Shake the basket halfway through. Mine was cooked perfectly in 10 minutes.
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes are ready. Remove in a serving plate, squeeze some lime juice and serve it immediately with a tasty dipping sauce on the side.
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Transfer the diced sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Gently mix everything with your hands.Spread them evenly in a single layer and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are browning around the edges (time may vary based on the size of your cubes). You may have to turn them once halfway through.
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Expert Tips & Notes
- Dice them into the same size: This helps for quick and even cooking.
- Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, so that the veggies don't steam. Cook in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the sweet potatoes to be cooked evenly.
- Serve them right away: These crispy roasted sweet potatoes get soggy as they sit and cool.
- The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
Seasoning Variations
- Lemon wedges: Add a fresh squeeze of lemon juice right before serving.
- Cheese: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the roasted sweet potatoes.
- Herbs: add ½ tablespoon of finely chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, or a teaspoon of dried thyme, basil, or Italian seasoning before roasting.
- Spices: You can also add ground cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala for an Indian twist. Taco seasoning or Fajita Seasoning for Tex-Mex twist before roasting.
- Sweet: You can add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ tablespoon honey or sugar before roasting.
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Anonymous
This was a nice change from the very sweet, Sweet Potato's that I grew up with. It was really lovely and really added to our meal. Thank you!
Bhavana Patil
Hi, I am so glad, you liked the recipe and the variation. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback.