These delicious Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes in the air fryer are an easy side dish ready in 15 minutes! They're so tender with just the right seasonings to add flavor without overpowering the natural sweetness of the potato. I hope you enjoy them! 😊
As a dietitian, I love making sweet potato chunks to add to breakfast bowls and salads throughout the week. Sometimes I roast them, but making them in the air fryer is much faster! I prefer sweet potato cubes instead of sweet potato fries or sweet potato wedges because I feel like it gives them more surface area to soak up the flavor of the seasonings!
Sweet potatoes are a source of dietary fiber for a healthy gut, and they provide other important vitamins and minerals like vitamins A & C and potassium.
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Key Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
This Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes Recipe is made with simple ingredients. Below are some notes. Check the recipe card for exact ingredient measurements.
- Sweet Potato - there are hundreds of sweet potato varieties! I use a jewel variety of sweet potato which has orange flesh and is a go-to for baking or roasting. An easy way to select a good sweet potato at the grocery store is to choose ones that are firm. Store your sweet potatoes in a dry place. According to the US Sweet Potato Council, storing them in the fridge can give them an unpleasant taste.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil - extra virgin olive oil is olive oil in its purest form (least processed) so it retains all the antioxidants and nutrients from the olive itself. Olive oil is high in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that can reduce inflammation and has been shown to improve brain health. In this recipe, it helps to keep the sweet potatoes from drying out. If you prefer a more mild flavor, you can use avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil instead.
- Spices - we use a combination of garlic powder, paprika, and salt and black pepper to add just the right amount of seasonings.
How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Below are some photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe is on the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1 - Wash and peel your sweet potatoes. On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to cut them into 1 to 2-inch cubes. *peeling is optional!
Step 2 - In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with the olive oil and spices until well coated.
Step 3 - Preheat your air fryer to
400℉ (200°C) for a couple of minutes. Add your sweet potato cubes to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 4 - Air fry for 10-12 minutes, giving them a good shake about 5 minutes through. Cook time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer.
Hint: you may need to cook the sweet potatoes in batches. Spreading them in a single layer allows the air fryer to circulate hot air.
Variations
The best part about making air fryer sweet potato cubes is you can customize the seasoning to your liking! Below are some ideas:
- Spicy - make it spicy with some chili powder, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper.
- Sweet - add sweetness with honey or maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
- Zesty - use a squeeze of fresh lemon and thyme to brighten things up!
- Tahini Lemon - top them with tahini and fresh lemon and parsley.
Storage
- Refrigerator - store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Expert Tips
- Air fry in a single layer. You may need to do them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Shake the sweet potato cubes at the halfway mark, around 5 minutes.
- Keep an eye on them in the last couple minutes of cooking because they can quickly go from cooked to burned!
FAQ
While healthy means something different to everyone, these sweet potato cubes are a nutrient-rich option. Sweet potatoes provide dietary fiber for a healthy gut and also contain antioxidants, vitamins A & C, potassium, and manganese. The extra-virgin olive oil provides heart-healthy fats that also support hormone health and brain health.
Absolutely! If you don't have an air fryer or don't feel like air frying, make them in the oven. Spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprayed with cooking spray. Roast in the oven at
425℉ (218°C) for 20-25 minutes.
For sure! If using frozen, air fry them for 5 minutes at 390℉ or 400℉ to let them thaw. Then transfer them to a bowl, add the oil and spices and cook them for 10-12 more minutes in the air fryer.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes, Easy and Quick Recipe
Equipment
- 1 sharp kitchen knife
Ingredients
- 2 small sweet potatoes (or 1 large) (1 pound = 16 oz)
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel your sweet potatoes. On a cutting board, use a sharp knife to cut them into 2-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with the olive oil and spices until well coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400℉ (200°C) for a couple of minutes. Add your sweet potato cubes to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, giving them a good shake about 5 minutes through. Cook time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer.
- Hint: you may need to cook the sweet potatoes in batches. Spreading them in a single layer allows the air fryer to circulate hot air.
Notes
- Air fry in a single layer. You may need to do them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Shake the sweet potato cubes at the halfway mark, around 5 minutes.
- Keep an eye on them in the last couple minutes of cooking because they can quickly go from cooked to burned!
- Refrigerator - store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
References: United States Sweet Potato Council
Erica
Thank you for this simple recipe!!! I just bought an air fryer on black friday and I'm loving trying new recipes...especially when my toddler will eat them too. This was so easy and I love the tip about doing more than one batch because I couldn't get them to be crispy but I tried doing the single layer and a couple batches and it worked like a charm! Thanks Mal!
Mallory
Ah, thank you for taking time to leave a review friend! I'm so glad you're loving your new air fryer and so happy to hear the recipe worked out! 🙂