Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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This recipe for air fryer roasted sweet potatoes is a game changer for dinner time. An easy meal prep side like this can help you save time on busy nights, plus it’s delicious!
Why This Recipe is a Favorite
When you want a budget friendly side dish that everyone at the table will eat, potatoes and sweet potatoes are winners. They are just so versatile – I have yet to see a spice blend that doesn’t taste good with them!
Simple air fryer roasted sweet potatoes have the perfect texture. Soggy spuds are just sad, so learning to cook them so they’re tender inside and crispy outside is the best!
If you’re looking for ways to make dinner prep easier on a busy evening, then this will quickly become a go-to recipe. Simply season with salt, pepper and olive oil and pop into the air fryer. It’s really that easy!
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Happy Kitchen Secrets
Here are my important mom-tested cooking tips for making this recipe! I’ve made this countless times to save you from a failed attempt.
- For consistent results, cut each sweet potato into cubes that are as similar in size as possible. Because of their oblong shape, they won’t be exactly the same, and this is okay.
- Don’t overload the basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook this dish in batches.
- Before removing the sweet potatoes from the air fryer, test for doneness. Perfectly cooked sweet potato cubes should be golden and crispy on the outside, and soft inside.
If your family likes crispy sweet potatoes like these, you might want to check out my sweet potato and steak salad recipe!
Ingredients
You only need four ingredients to make this recipe a success. Who else loves recipes that don’t require a long laundry list of ingredients? Here is all you need:
- sweet potatoes: You’ll be making air fryer sweet potato cubes, so when you shop for the taters, choose the ones that will be easiest to cut.
- olive oil or avocado oil: These oils perform the best in the air fryer. They can withstand the high heat without burning.
- salt & pepper: These make a great, simple seasoning, but you can feel free to use an all-purpose seasoning, a sprinkle of cinnamon, herb blends or paprika.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
While this recipe is pretty straight-forward, I want to walk you through the steps to guarantee success! Here is everything that you’ll need to do:
- While your air fryer preheats, scrub the sweet potatoes to remove any dirt, then cut them into cubes. Season them in a large bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket. Spread them out into a single layer so that they cook evenly. .
- Air fry the the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes, giving the basket a little shake halfway through, to toss the potatoes.
Once done, the potatoes should be tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Serving and Storing
Place leftover sweet potatoes into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Let them thaw before reheating.
Reheat leftovers with a small amount of oil in the air fryer, a 350°F. oven, or in a skillet on the stovetop. You can microwave leftovers if you prefer, but the outsides of the potatoes will not remain crisp.
I like to serve the sweet potato cubes with easy main dishes like Instant Pot pork chops, crockpot chicken thighs, and grilled chicken bbq drumsticks. They’re a much healthier option compared to French fries and just as tasty.
Make it kid friendly: My kids love to dip veggies into any kind of sauce. Make them some sugar free BBQ sauce, warm queso, or healthy ranch dressing.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Recipe FAQ
While some people prefer to soak their potatoes in cold water before putting them in the air fryer, it isn't necessary. However, soaking removes excess starch, which makes the flesh softer. So, if this is important to you, then feel free to soak and dry them before you add seasoning.
Yams and sweet potatoes may seem similar but are, in fact, entirely different. Sweet potatoes have a sweeter flavor and their cooked flesh is very soft. Yams are starchier, so even after cooking, they have a firmer bite.
Not at all. Sweet potato slices or wedges will work with this recipe. However, when you cut them, make sure the sizes are similar so that they all finish cooking at the same time.
Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed sweet potato approximately 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes. *If your unit doesn't have a preheat setting, turn it on a couple of minutes before adding the food.
- In a large bowl, toss the 2 cups cubed sweet potato with 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the coated sweet potatoes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your fryer, you may need to cook in batches.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket to toss the potatoes after 7 minutes. This helps them cook evenly.
- Before removing the sweet potatoes, check them for doneness. They should be tender inside and crisp outside.
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2025 Update: This recipe is still a family favorite and has been updated to simplify the cooking instructions and add extra cooking tips for our readers. We hope you love it as much as we do!
