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Add these Air Fryer sweet potato cubes to your grain bowls or serve them as a side with your favorite protein- it’s so simple, yet so flavorful. All you’ll need is 4 simple ingredients and your trusty Air Fryer to make this easy side dish that you can pair with pretty much anything.
Got some more sweet potatoes? Try my Air Fryer sweet potato wedges or Air Fryer sweet potato fries recipes to use them up!
When sweet potato cubes are cooked in an Air Fryer, they develop that nice sweet caramelization on the outside, and get tender and soft on the inside- truly the perfect balance of textures!
Pair them with Air Fryer chicken drumsticks, some simple Air Fryer salmon, or hearty Air Fryer garlic steak bites to make them more hearty and wholesome.
Quick Look At This Recipe
✨ Flavor: Sweet and salty.
⏱️ Prep time: 10 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 20 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 30 minutes.
👥 Servings: 4 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer.
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: Chop up the sweet potato cubes into equal sized chunks to ensure they’re all perfectly cooked at the same time.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They’re caramelized, crispy and perfect- just like my Air Fryer cauliflower, and come together super quick too.
- You don’t even need to turn on the oven to make these- just your Air Fryer and some seasonings.
- They’re great for meal-prep, just like my Air Fryer chickpeas.
Recipe Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes: Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes that have a bright color and firm, smooth skin. If you can’t find sweet potatoes, use garnet yams.
- Olive oil: Extra light olive oil is the best choice, especially when air frying, thanks to its high smoke point. You can use avocado oil or grapeseed oil if you want to.
- Seasonings: I used kept it simple and used ground black pepper and some garlic powder for flavor. You can also use a pinch of my homemade taco seasoning for a slightly spicy, smoky flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- To make it a bit spicy, sprinkle sweet potatoes with a pinch of cayenne pepper and an extra pinch of salt.
- If you’re making these as a fall side, sprinkle a bit of ground cinnamon and a tablespoon of maple syrup before serving. You can also use a sprinkle of my cinnamon sugar if you want a nice bit of caramelization on the potatoes.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
- Rinse the sweet potatoes under cold running water and pat them dry with a towel. Remove the skin by peeling the potatoes with a vegetable peeler.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the skinned potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cubed potatoes, olive oil, and spices. Mix with a spatula to evenly coat the potatoes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º F. Transfer the seasoned potatoes to the Air Fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry the potatoes at for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time, until crispy.
- Remove and serve immediately!
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
Because these potatoes have a natural sweetness to them, they are the perfect subtle side dish to so many dishes! I love serving them with my Air Fryer pork tenderloin, Air Fryer blackened salmon bites, and even my Air Fryer country style ribs.
You can also enjoy them alongside Air Fryer vegetable kebabs or Air Fryer bacon wrapped asparagus for a delicious veggie-forward feast!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Make sure you preheat your Air Fryer. This will help cook the potatoes faster and make them crispier. If your Air Fryer model does not have a preheat option, just leave the basket empty and air fry at 400 F for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the basket, avoiding overlapping. This is key to get that perfect crispy texture. Cook in batches if needed- I did the same when I made my Air Fryer fried green tomatoes and air fried green beans.
- To help the sweet potato cubes cook evenly, shake the basket a couple of times during the cooking time.
- Adjust the cooking time depending on the kind of Air Fryer you’re using. You may need to add or reduce a couple of minutes.
Recipe FAQs
Allow the air fried sweet potatoes to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Reheat leftovers in your Air Fryer for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Microwaving can make them soggy.
Yes! Transfer them to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat as you would!
I suggest using fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor. However, you can also frozen sweet potatoes if that’s what you have. Just make sure you add a couple of extra minutes of cooking time to get that golden-brown caramelized result.
More Air Fryer Sweet Potato Recipes
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1.5 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º F (200º C). Prepare the air fryer basket by lining it with parchment paper, brushing it with olive oil, or spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Rinse sweet potatoes under cold running water. Pat them dry with a towel. Remove the skin by peeling the potatoes with a vegetable peeler.
- Cut the skinned potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cubed potatoes, olive oil, and spices. Mix with a spatula to evenly coat the potatoes.
- Add the seasoned potatoes to the prepared air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overlap any of the cubes for even cooking.
- Air fry the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking time, until crispy. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make sure you preheat the Air Fryer- this will help the sweet potato cubes come out crispy.
- Cook the sweet potato cubes in batches if needed, but make sure you’re not overcrowding the basket.
- The air fried sweet potatoes will soften as they cool- so serve them up immediately!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
