Roasted Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer
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Posted: 05/29/25
Updated: 09/10/22
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Roasted Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are a quick and easy way to prepare sweet potatoes. They are seasoned with garlic salt, smoked paprika and ground pepper, then roasted in your Air Fryer for about 15 minutes. This quick and easy side dish recipe will be on your regular rotation!
Who wants an easy side dish? Well, it doesn’t get any easier than these roasted sweet potatoes in the air fryer! They’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They’re the kind of side dish that goes with pretty much anything! We love these easy roasted sweet potatoes with Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops and Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks!
Plus, the kids love these sweet potatoes. Roasting them brings out their natural sweetness and the kids just gobble them up. They are lightly spiced with paprika and garlic salt for extra flavor and they’re so delicious. It’s hard enough to get the kiddos to eat their veggies so when I find one that works I’m gonna stick with it.
why you’ll love this recipe
- You only need 3 ingredients for this quick and easy air fryer dish!
- Sweet potato only takes 15 minutes to cook to fork-tender in the air fryer and it comes out perfectly crisp, that’s a win!
- These turn out crispier than a baked sweet potato so they feel like more of an indulgence.
ingredients for air fried sweet potatoes
- Sweet potatoes – Peeled and cut into about 1-inch cubes.
- Olive oil – This has a great taste but you can use other light tasting oils like vegetable or canola.
- Seasoning – Garlic salt, smoked paprika and ground black pepper.
how to roast sweet potatoes in the air fryer
- Wash sweet potatoes and peel, if you prefer. Cut them into 1″ cubes.
- Toss the sweet potatoes with the oil, garlic salt, paprika and pepper in a medium mixing bowl until well coated.
- Place the potatoes in the preheated air fryer at 390 degrees Fahrenheit in a single layer and cook them for 10 minutes. Toss them and cook them for another four minutes or until they are crispy and cooked through.
pro tips
- If you like a little heat, add some chili powder when you toss the sweet potatoes in the seasonings.
- Do your best to cut the sweet potato into uniform sized cubes so they cook evenly.
Storage & Reheating
Fridge: You can store leftover roasted sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three days. They will lose their crispiness, but still taste delicious!
Freezer: Properly stored in a freezer-safe container, you can also freeze roasted potatoes for up to two to three months. Just make sure they are completely cooled before you wrap and store them in the freezer.
The fastest way to reheat roasted potatoes is in the microwave, but they won’t turn crispy. So, if you want the leftovers to be crispy, reheat them in the oven or use your air fryer again.
Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until they are crispy or put them in the air fryer basket at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and heat them for 4-5 minutes.
These quick and easy roasted sweet potatoes in the air fryer are perfectly seasoned and crisp. They are an easy side for a busy weeknight supper when you’ve got to hurry out of the house after your family meal!
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer
Quick and easy roasted sweet potatoes made in your Air Fryer!
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Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wash and peel sweet potatoes. Dice into 1’’ cubes and put into a mixing bowl.
- Add the rest of ingredients and toss to coat.
- Place in preheated Air Fryer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, toss to sweet potatoes and cook an additional 4 minutes or until roasted and cooked through.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
How do I store leftovers?
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two to three days. They will lose their crispiness, but still taste delicious! Properly stored in a freezer-safe container, you can also freeze roasted potatoes for up to two to three months. Just make sure they are completely cooled before you wrap and store them in the freezer.
How do I reheat leftovers?
The fastest way to reheat roasted potatoes is in the microwave, but they won’t turn crispy. So, if want the leftovers to be crispy you should reheat them in the oven or use your air fryer again. Just spread them out on a baking sheet and roast them again at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until they are crispy or put them in the air fryer basket at 400 degrees Fahrenheit and heat them for 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 208kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 27g (9%), Protein: 2g (4%), Fat: 11g (17%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Sodium: 654mg (28%), Potassium: 461mg (13%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 6g (7%), Vitamin A: 18936IU (379%), Vitamin C: 3mg (4%), Calcium: 39mg (4%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
how to serve roasted sweet potatoes
We love to air fry sweet potatoes when we have Blackened Chicken and roasted vegetables. They are also so good as a side to burgers and smokies.
more sweet potato recipes
- Parmesan Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes are a garlicky twist on the usual seasoned sweet potatoes.
- Need something new and exciting to bring to a pot luck? Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
- For your next Sunday brunch, give these fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes a try.
- Sweet Potato Hash with Peppers and Onions is a great breakfast to kick start your busy day.
Alma says
Delicious
Julie Evink says
Thank you Alma!