These easy Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes cubes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, made with very little oil. They are a healthy and perfect side to any meal. Vegan, gluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, and Whole30!
Roasting sweet potatoes in the Air fryer brings the best flavor and has been one of the latest addition to our day-to-day meals. Ready in under 20-25 minutes, crispy from the outside and soft inside, delicious!
Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They’re also high in antioxidants that protect your body from free radical damage and chronic disease - (source)
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- 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, and more.
- Vegan, gluten-free, paleo, dairy-free, and Whole30!
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 that 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.
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 the 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.
- 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.
How to Cut Sweet Potatoes
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.
How to make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
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 potato cubes 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 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 add oil and seasonings to the sheet tray itself.
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 Suggestion
Serve these air-fried baked sweet potatoes as a side dish with veggie burgers, sandwiches, tacos, or bowls. They can also be added to salads or enjoyed as an appetizer.
Storing & Reheating
Storage: To store your sweet potatoes, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: To reheat your roasted sweet potatoes, Air fry on 350°F for about 2-3 minutes or microwave them.
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: Before roasting, you can add ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ tablespoon honey or sugar.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 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. You can add oil and seasonings on the sheet tray itself.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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Notes
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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