Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Trying to eat more vegetables? You’ll love this quick and easy recipe for air fryer roasted sweet potatoes. Getting a healthy side dish on the table has never been easier.
Most home cooks are looking for ways to serve more vegetables and make them more delicious. Vegetables are nutrient-dense and filled with fiber, making them the perfect addition to a healthy meal.
Before I purchased my air fryer, I would spend hours in my kitchen trying to make healthy meals. Having an air fryer has made eating vegetables so much easier! Not only are they ready in less time, but they also require very little oil to get a perfectly crispy exterior.
These easy air fryer sweet potato cubes are made in just 20 minutes and require very little hands-on time. That means I can use that time to prepare a flavorful main dish or take care of a few chores while I wait.
Looking to bake sweet potatoes in the air fryer? Check out this easy air fryer baked potato recipe.
Reasons to love this recipe
- It takes just 20 minutes from start to finish, including cleaning and cubing the sweet potatoes.
- An easy and healthy side dish that is nutritious and flavorful.
- Made with just 6 simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right now!
- Making your sweet potatoes in the air fryer is the easiest way to prepare them, and the results are delicious.
Health benefits
Sweet potatoes are very nutritious and have many vitamins and minerals. One of the primary features is the antioxidant beta carotene, which the body converts to Vitamin A. They are low in calories and high in fiber, making them the perfect addition to your weekly menu.
Read More: Sweet Potatoes 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Here’s what you need to make the recipe
Ingredient notes/swaps
- Sweet potatoes – look for sweet potatoes with a bright orange or red skin for the best flavor.
- Oil – I recommend using either avocado or olive oil
- Seasoning – a blend of chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper gives these sweet potato chunks a boost of flavor.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below.
How to cut sweet potatoes into cubes
There are many ways to cut sweet potatoes into cubes. I find it easiest to cut them into circles and cube them.
- Start with peeling the sweet potatoes. You can leave the skin on, if you prefer. Just make sure to scrub the skin clean.
- Use a sharp knife and cut the edges off.
- Start at the edge and cut the sweet potatoes into half-inch circles.
- Cut each circle into cubes.
Tools
You’ll need an air fryer to make this recipe. Here are the two that I recommend
- Basket style (Phillips 7 QT, 1725W) – easier to flip food but cooks a smaller amount (2-3 servings).
- Convection oven-style (Instant Pot 20 QT, 1800W) – This one takes more space but can bake, broil, toast, warm, dehydrate, and even has a rotisserie feature. Holds more food – perfect for families of 4 or more.
TIPS
- Chop the sweet potatoes the same size for even cooking.
- No overcrowding – Always arrange food in a single layer and cook in batches if needed.
- Toss or flip the food halfway during cooking to make sure the food is cooked evenly.
Variations to try
You can mix it up by adding a dash of the following seasonings –
You can also sweeten it by adding brown sugar or honey/maple syrup.
How to prep ahead
It’s actually very easy to prep these air fryer sweet potatoes ahead. Sweet potatoes hold very well in your refrigerator. All you need to do is peel and cut your sweet potatoes into cubes and then add them to a bowl with cool water. Cover and store in your fridge for up to 3 days.
When you’re ready to use your cubed sweet potatoes, simply drain them and pat them dry with a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.
Storage
Store leftover sweet potato chunks in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
To reheat your leftover air fryer roasted sweet potatoes, place them in the air fryer and cook them at 375°F for 4-5 minutes.
Serve it with
These flavorful air fryer roasted sweet potatoes will go with almost any meal, but here are a few of my favorites:
Frequently asked questions
Even though yams and sweet potatoes look alike, they are not the same vegetable. Yams are rough, long, slightly brown, and are more starch than sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are often orange or red-skinned, sweet, and have a creamy texture.
Sweet potatoes with red or orange skin are the best since they are sweeter and don’t dry up while cooking. My favorites are Red Garnet and Jewel varieties – you’ll find them easily in your grocery store.
No, you do not. Since sweet potatoes contain less starch than white potatoes, you can add them directly to the air fryer and get great results.
Yes, you can. Simply cube your sweet potatoes, add them to a large bowl, and cover them with cool water. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until needed or for up to 3 days.
Sweet potatoes do not need to be peeled, but many prefer them. Peeling them reduces prep work since you will not have to scrub the skin before cooking.
Yes, but you will have to increase the cooking time by 7-10 minutes to ensure they cook through.
Rinse your sweet potatoes under cool water, and scrub them gently with a vegetable brush or a rough kitchen towel until the water rinses clean. Pat dry with a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water.
There are many healthy ways to eat sweet potatoes. Baking, steaming, and air frying are a few popular and healthy ways to prepare them without adding excess fats or oils, keeping them low in calories.
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Check out this list of recipes that you make in your air fryer today. They include healthy side dishes, easy snacks, and delicious entrees!
Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes ~4 (Garrett or Jewel)
- 2 tablespoons oil avocado or olive
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and peel them.
- Use a sharp knife and cut the edges off. Start at the edge and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch thick ircles. Cut each circle into cubes.
- Toss in a mixture of oil, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and ground black pepper till completely coated.
- Place in the air frying basket – don't overcrowd. Depending on the capacity of your air-fryer, you may need two or more batches.
- Air fry for about 10 minutes at 375°F [see note]. Pause the air frying at around 5 minutes and rotate the tray and stir the sweet potatoes to ensure even cooking. If using a basket-style air fryer, shake the basket to toss the sweet potatoes.
- Serve hot with ketchup, or any dip of your choice.
Notes
- You can mix it up by adding a dash of the following seasonings You can also sweeten it by adding brown sugar or honey/maple syrup.
- Make sure the cubes are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Substitute with store-bought chopped sweet potatoes (~1 lb) to save time.
Disclaimer: Approximate nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and can vary depending on the exact ingredients/brands used. If you have health issues, please work with a registered dietician or nutritionist.
