Description
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes is a quick, healthy, and flavorful way to enjoy sweet potatoes. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these cubes are perfect as a side dish, snack, or party appetizer. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can transform this humble root vegetable into a dish that everyone will love. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or adding a pop of color to your plate, this recipe is simple, versatile, and absolutely delicious
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon, smoked paprika, garlic powder, or other spices
Instructions
- Wash and peel (optional) the sweet potatoes. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Toss cubes with olive oil, salt, and chosen spices in a large bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway through. Check tenderness.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, ensure cubes are evenly sized and not overcrowded.
- Experiment with sweet or savory spices to change the flavor profile.
- Reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispiness if storing leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish / Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg