Air Fried Sweet Potato Cubes
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Posted: 09/08/19
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 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! Roasted sweet potatoes go with so many main dishes. Try them with my Garlic Baked Pork Chops for a delicious dinner your family will love.
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Easy Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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 and they’re the kind of side dish that goes with pretty much any main dish! We love these easy roasted sweet potatoes with Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops and Honey Garlic Chicken Drumsticks!
As you probably know, I’m all about making things easy! Roasted vegetables are one of my favorite easy side dishes to make for dinner, but if the main dish is in the oven then it can be challenging because vegetables usually have to roast at a higher temperature. This makes it hard to do roasted veggies and it all ends up taking longer!
That’s one reason I love my air fryer! Now that we have one I love that I can make crispy, roasted veggies while the main dish bakes in the oven. These roasted sweet potatoes are seriously easy – just pop them in the air fryer and 15 minutes later you get crispy roasted potatoes! That’s a winner in my book!
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.
If you’d rather skip my (very helpful, I think) tips and tricks, essential cooking info, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to this easy roasted Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes recipe – simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.
Air Fried Sweet Potato Cubes Ingredients
- sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- garlic salt
- smoked paprika
- ground black pepper
How to cook Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer
- Preheat Air Fryer – preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F. While it preheats you can prep the potatoes.
- Prep Sweet Potatoes – wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into 1″ cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Mix Sweet Potatoes – top the sweet potatoes with the oil, garlic salt, paprika and pepper. Toss it all together until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Cook Sweet Potatoes – place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook them for 10 minutes. Toss them and cook them for another four minutes or until they are crispy and cooked through.
What tools do I need to air fry sweet potato cubes?
- Air Fryer
- Potato peeler
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes FAQs
How do you preheat an Air Fryer?
It depends on the kind of air fryer you have, but most models take three to five minutes to preheat. Just turn the air fryer on to the temperature you want to cook the food at. Once preheated the preheating light will go off. For this recipe, you definitely need to preheat the air fryer first otherwise the potatoes will take longer to cook.
How do you peel and dice sweet potatoes?
The easiest way to peel sweet potatoes is with a vegetable peeler. Once peeled you can dice them into 1″ pieces. First, slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Place each half with the flat side down and slice it into pieces down the length of the potato. Holding those slices together, cut across the potatoes so you have 1″ cubes. Here’s a quick video on how to do it!
Are you supposed to eat the skin on sweet potatoes?
Yes, you can eat the skin on sweet potatoes. In fact, the skin has a lot of nutrients so it’s good for you! My family prefers peeled potatoes, but if you want to leave the skin on and roast the potatoes that way it will work just fine.
Are sweet potatoes healthy?
Sweet potatoes are very healthy. They have a lot of fiber and potassium. They have more natural sugar than regular potatoes, but they actually have fewer calories.
Why are my air fryer sweet potatoes not crispy?
The key to getting crispy sweet potatoes in the air fryer is to make sure they aren’t overcrowded. The sweet potatoes need air to circulate around them in the air fryer to make them crispy.
How long do sweet potatoes take in air fryer?
It will take about 14 minutes to cook cubed sweet potatoes in your air fryer at 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
How do I store Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes?
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! 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 Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes?
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 F for about 10 minutes or until they are crispy or put them in the air fryer basket at 400 degrees F and heat them for 4-5 minutes.
More Sweet Potatoes recipes!
Love sweet potatoes like us? Here’s a few more recipes to use them in!
- Parmesan Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
- Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad
- Sweet Potato Taco Bowl
- Sweet Potato Skillet
Delicious Air Fryer recipes!
If you love your Air Fryer as much as we do for quick, healthy and easy recipes make sure you check out these recipes!
- Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
- Air Fryer Donuts
- Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Tots
- Air Fryer Pretzel Dogs
- Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes
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- Chicken Potato Green Bean Recipe
- How long is cannoli dip good for?
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Quick and easy roasted sweet potatoes made in your Air Fryer!
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 390 degrees F
- 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 you preheat an Air Fryer?
It depends on the kind of air fryer you have, but most models take three to five minutes to preheat. Just turn the air fryer on to the temperature you want to cook the food at. Once preheated the preheating light will go off. For this recipe, you definitely need to preheat the air fryer first otherwise the potatoes will take longer to cook.
How do you peel and dice sweet potatoes?
The easiest way to peel them is with a vegetable peeler. Once peeled you can dice them into 1″ pieces. First, slice the potatoes in half lengthwise. Place each half with the flat side down and slice it into pieces down the length of the potato. Holding those slices together, cut across the potatoes so you have 1″ cubes.
Are you supposed to eat the skin on sweet potatoes?
Yes, you can eat the skin on them. In fact, the skin has a lot of nutrients so it’s good for you! My family prefers peeled potatoes, but if you want to leave the skin on and roast the potatoes that way it will work just fine.
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 F for about 10 minutes or until they are crispy or put them in the air fryer basket at 400 degrees F and heat them for 4-5 minutes.
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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%)
Robin says
You guys! I didn’t even know I LIKES sweet potatoes until this recipe! I’ve had baked ones I’m not crazy about. Weird texture. But these… MY GOD!! It’s like tiny little cubes of awesomeness. Make them. Do it now.
Courtney says
I love this comment! 😂 So great to hear you enjoyed these tiny little cubes of awesomeness!
Sheryl says
Simple and delicious. I used a garlic & cilantro infused olive oil for a little extra punch.
Courtney says
Great idea! Thank you!
Bev says
Great recipe! We love it!!
Have you ever made it using the yellow meated sweet potatoes? Up north we call the orange ones yams and the yellow ones sweet potatoes. Slightly different taste and texture. We love them both but most recipes show the orange varieties. Just wondering how the yellow ones would fare making this….. I am going to try that for dinner tonight.
Julie Evink says
I think they would work! Let us know if you try it!
Laura Molina says
Love gives it a nice taste
Julie Evink says
Great to hear Laura! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!
Noni says
Added Chipotle chili powder. Awesome!
Julie says
Sounds like a great addition! Glad you enjoyed it!
Valerie Poulter says
A truly fast and easy AND delicious healthy recipe – play with the timing after you try it the first time if it isn’t as crispy as you like – I add a couple minutes on both cook times to get it to my liking (it may also be that my 1″ cubes aren’t to standard!).
My husband loves it too – and I’ve added leftovers to spinach salads with great reviews!
Julie says
Awesome! I’m so glad you both enjoy this one, and yes the leftovers are great for salads!
Restaurant Clicks says
It’s been a long time I actually pulled out a piece of paper to take notes on a blog post. Thanks for this. You’ve earned yourself a new reader!
Julie says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it!
Kristi says
Sooooo good and tender! Loved them!
Julie says
Perfect! I’m glad you loved them!
Georgianne says
Diabetics can eat sweet potatoes! My husband’s sugar does not go up. You just have to watch the quantity. Califlower is excellent for diabetics and often used as a white potato substitute. I add it to my soups! No issue for my husband and again he is diabetic.
Julie says
Thanks for sharing!
Sherry says
I am a diabetic and need low carb veggies to go with all this chicken I am eating . And other side dishes. I have found thr riced Cauliflower, but it is high carbs. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Julie says
Broccoli, brussels sprouts, green beans, lettuce, pretty much anything green will be a good option for you!
Liz says
Thank you so much for this delicious recipe!! Just made them for tomorrow’s lunch, along with some grilled chicken strips! Can’t wait for lunch tomorrow!!
Julie says
Sounds like a great lunch! I hope you enjoy!
Keil says
These potatoes are absolutely delicious, thank you for the recipe and step by step pictures, it was super helpful!
Julie says
You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed them!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
I was looking for a recipe like this, thank you for sharing!
Julie says
Perfect! Thanks for trying it!
Danielle Green says
Love the air fryer and love sweet potatoes. These would go amazing with anything grilled, that’s for sure!
Julie says
They’re definitely one of our favorites!
Malinda Linnebur says
These were a super simple yet delicious side dish I made with grilled chicken! Thanks for the recipe!
Julie says
You’re welcome! Glad you loved it!