Air fryer sweet potato cubes are one of those sides I make on repeat. They are crispy, lightly caramelised on the outside and soft and sweet inside. They are so simple to make and go with just about anything. Honestly, I often end up snacking on them straight out of the basket before they even make it to the table.
The air fryer does a great job here because you get that perfect roasted texture without heating up the whole kitchen. A little oil, a few seasonings and 15 minutes later, you have got the easiest, most delicious sweet potato dish ready to serve.
If you like sweet potato recipes, you might also enjoy air fryer sweet potato fries, baked sweet potatoes, sweet potato slices and sweet potato chips.
Ingredient Breakdown
Sweet Potatoes: Go for firm ones with smooth skin. I got these small sweet potatoes at Trader Joe's. Cut them into even cubes so they cook evenly. I peeled them.
Olive Oil: Just enough to help the seasonings stick and give that lovely golden color.
Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika are my usual go-tos. I have added some Italian seasoning as well.
Nutritional yeast: I love to sprinkle on everything these days. Gives a cheesy flavor. This time though I skipped it.
Instructions
Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small, even cubes of about ½ inch. Try to keep them similar in size so they cook evenly. The smaller the cubes are, the lower will be the air frying time.
In a bowl, toss the cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and Italian seasoning. Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 200C or 400F for 4 minutes.
Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the basket.
Cook for 10-12 minutes at 200C or 400F, shaking the basket midway through, until the cubes are golden and slightly crisp on the outside. You may need a minute or two more if your cubes are larger.
Serve warm as a side, or toss them into a salad or grain bowl. These sweet potato cubes are delicious and really need nothing much to do. Give them a try.
Expert Tips
- Cut the cubes evenly so they cook uniformly.
- Don't overcrowd the basket, if needed, cook in batches for the best texture. I can do 1 lb. at one go in my air fryer.
- For a Indian touch to the spices, you can add a pinch of cumin or sprinkle some chaat masala after cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in air fryer container and reheat in the air fryer before serving. They are the crispiest when fresh though.
- For a sweeter version, add maple syrup and cinnamon to the seasonings.
Air fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes or ½ Kg.
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. paprika or red chilli powder
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
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Instructions
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into small, even cubes of about ½ inch. Try to keep them similar in size so they cook evenly. The smaller the cubes are, the lower will be the air frying time.
- In a bowl, toss the cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and Italian seasoning. Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 200C or 400F for 4 minutes.
- Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket midway through, until the cubes are golden and slightly crisp on the outside. You may need a minute or two more if your cubes are larger.
- Serve warm as a side, or toss them into a salad or grain bowl. These sweet potato cubes are delicious and really need nothing much to do. Give them a try.
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