Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
This recipe for air fryer sweet potatoes is a game changer for dinner time. Make the perfect side dish for any meal in just a few minutes time. It’s a great healthy recipe that will have you coming back for more!

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Crispy sweet potato fries are a basic necessity of life. They are one of my favorite foods and making them in the air fryer changed everything! So, I decided to create the perfect roasted sweet potatoes recipe in the air fryer too.
These simple air fryer sweet potatoes are the most perfect flavor and have the best texture. Soggy sweet potatoes are just sad, so learning to make some that are tender with a crispy outside is the best!
I love to pair this sweet potato recipe with easy main dishes like Instant Pot pork chops, slow cooker chicken thighs, or grilled chicken bbq drumsticks. They’re a much healthier option compared to french fries and is just as tasty.
If you’re looking for ways to make dinner 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!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe
The air fryer is my favorite way to cook potatoes of any kind. It is far healthier than deep frying yet still creates a crispy and flavorful potato. You’re going to love this recipe because:
- An air fryer uses hot air to cook the food instead of lots of oil. It’s a healthier method of cooking and makes this side dish a great option if you need to get some tasty veggies in your diet!
- You can have this simple side dish ready in about half an hour. Pop it into the air fryer and let it do the hard work while you take care of the main dish. Then dinner is ready before you know it.
- Sweet potatoes are very affordable, making this a great budget recipe. I’m all for things that are delicious yet easy on the wallet!
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: I always look for a large sweet potato when I go grocery shopping. You’ll need two for this recipe so that you have plenty of delicious potatoes to go around.
- olive oil or avocado oil: These two oils always do the best in the air fryer. They are high heat oils that are much healthier options than other neutral oils.
- salt: Flaky sea salt and sweet potatoes = *chef’s kiss*! A match made in heaven and just perfect for this simple recipe.
- black pepper: Ground black pepper is all the bold flavor you need for seasoned sweet potatoes. A bit of salt and pepper is just so yummy! However, feel free to add some of your favorite seasonings if you want to change up the flavor of this dish. Garlic powder and onion powder would both be tasty. Even cayenne pepper could give this easy air fryer recipe a little kick!
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
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:
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes. While it preheats, prepare the sweet potato cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper until evenly coated.

Transfer the coated potato chunks from the large mixing bowl to the air fryer basket and spread them out into a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to divide the potatoes into a few different batches.
Air 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 have a crisp outside.
If needed, season the sweet potatoes to taste with extra salt and pepper and serve hot.
How to Store Leftover Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Place leftover sweet potatoes into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze leftovers for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw before reheating.
To reheat, place back into the air fryer, in the oven or on the stovetop with a small amount of oil until warmed through. You can microwave leftovers if you prefer, but the outsides of the potatoes will not remain crisp.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Serve this great side dish with things like air fryer BBQ chicken legs, air fryer meatloaf, brown sugar glazed pork chops and any other dinner favorites. These easy BBQ chicken thighs and a slow cooker Italian lamb shoulder would be perfect paired alongside crispy sweet potatoes too.
They are also a great for delicious sweet potato fries when serving a hearty homemade hamburger. Since they’re made with less oil, they’re a bit healthier.
Tips for Success
These few tips will ensure that this becomes your favorite way to make sweet potatoes:
- Cut the whole sweet potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Sweet potato slices or wedges would work as well. However you cut them, make sure the sizes are similar so that they all finish cooking at the same time.
- If the outside of the potatoes are not golden brown and crispy, you may need to add extra time to the air fryer. Some air fryers cook differently than others, so make sure the potatoes have cooked perfectly before removing them from the basket.
- Do not overload the air fryer basket or the sweet potato cubes will not cook evenly. Hot air needs to be able to circulate easily around the potatoes. If needed, you can split the potatoes and cook a second batch after the first batch is done.

FAQ
While some people prefer to soak their potatoes in cold water before putting them in the air fryer, it is not necessary. However, it does remove excess starch. So if you would like to ensure that there is no extra starch in the potatoes, then feel free to soak them before tossing in a splash of oil with salt and pepper.
Yams and sweet potatoes may seem similar but are, in fact, entirely different. Sweet potatoes have a more sweet flavor and the orange flesh is very soft once cooked. Yams are more starchy and do not have as sweet a flavor as the sweet potatoes do.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes 1.5 cups, cut in chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato chunks with olive oil, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Place the coated sweet potato chunks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to do this in batches for smaller air fryers.
- Air fry the sweet potato chunks at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket or tossing the sweet potatoes halfway through for even cooking.
- Check for doneness; the sweet potatoes should be tender inside and crisp outside.
- Serve the air-fried sweet potato chunks hot as a delicious and healthier alternative to fried potatoes. They make a great side dish or snack.