Sweet potatoes are one of those "always a good idea" sides and the air fryer makes them fast. These sweet potato cubes get crispy edges and a soft center in about 20 minutes, with simple savory spices you probably already have in your pantry.
Sweet potatoes are a staple in my house and I love that there are so many different ways to prepare and enjoy them. Some of my favorites are slow-cooked into Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup or mashed on top of Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
- Peel if you want (optional), then cut into ½-inch cubes so they cook at the same speed.
- Add the cubes to a bowl with oil, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss until the seasoning looks evenly coated (no dry spots).
- Spread into the basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- They're ready when the edges are browned and a fork slides in easily. If they're soft but not crisp yet, cook 2-4 minutes more.
Sarah's Tips for Crispy Sweet Potatoes
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. For the best, crispy sweet potato cubes, I recommend cooking in a single layer and cooking in batches as needed.
- Size matters. Bigger cubes take longer; smaller cubes can brown quickly. Try to keep them uniform.
- Shake halfway. This helps the sides brown evenly and prevents sticking.
- Skin on vs off: Skin-on works fine. Peel if you want a cleaner, softer bite.
Storage and Reheating
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: You can freeze them, but the texture softens after thawing. If you freeze, reheat from frozen in the air fryer until hot and lightly crisp.
Reheating: Air fry at 350°F for 5-8 minutes, shaking once, until hot and re-crisped.
Serving Suggestions
These are an easy side with crispy air fryer chicken tenders for an easy weeknight dinner, juicy chicken burgers for an easy weeknight dinner, or air fryer brats for a hands-off, hearty dinner.
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Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Peel (optional) and dice the sweet potatoes into ½ inch pieces.3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Add the potatoes to a large bowl and add the salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder and olive oil. Toss the potatoes to coat with the seasonings and oil.1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Place the potatoes in a single layer of the air fryer (cook in batches if needed) and cook for 15-20 minutes until slightly browned on the outside and soft in the middle.
- Serve as a side with your favorite meal.
Sarah's Tips
- Cut evenly into ½-inch cubes and cook in a single layer to avoid soggy potatoes.
- Shake halfway and add 2-4 minutes if they're tender but not browned yet.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-8 minutes to bring back the crisp.
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