This easy air fryer recipe for air fryer sweet potato satisfies your craving for crispy, flavorful potatoes without any hassle! This method delivers perfectly cooked sweet potato cubes in minutes, thanks to the magic of hot circulating air in the air fryer. It’s fast, easy and so delicious.
Air-fried foods are quick and flavorful. I've been using my air fryer for years and am making more recipes using that appliance. A few other sides include this air fried roasted potatoes. Who knew air-fried cabbage could be such a tasty vegetable? The same with Brussels sprouts. When air-fried, these air fryer Brussels sprouts take on a whole new delicious flavor! You will love this recipe for acorn squash in the air fryer. I add something delicious to add to the sweetness!
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Why I Love this Recipe
These sweet and savory potatoes are a fantastic alternative to traditional oven-roasted sweet potatoes. The air fryer cooks them perfectly in a fraction of the time, making them perfect for busy weeknights.
I love the way the air fryer helps to caramelize the natural sugars in the sweet potatoes, creating a delicious, slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Plus, they're incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed with a variety of toppings or as a side dish to any meal.
Air frying uses minimal oil for crispy potatoes that won't weigh you down. They are healthier and lighter than being covered in oil.
Cleanup is effortless. No more scrubbing greasy pans! The air fryer makes cleanup a breeze, leaving you more time to enjoy your meal.
Ingredients
Just a couple of medium sweet potatoes and a small number of ingredients to make these delicious spuds!
I used two smaller sweet potatoes then cut them even smaller so they cook fast and evenly. I weighed them for you and these two weighed 1 pound.
I use regular olive oil, not extra virgin when cooking at high temperatures. Vegetable oil also works as does avocado oil.
Kosher salt is perfect for that salty flavor for your roasted sweet potatoes. If using fine salt, always use a little less. Substituting other coarse salt works.
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400°F. It only takes about 2 - 3 minutes. I spray the air fryer basket with no stick spray.
Step 1
Cut sweet potatoes into small evenly sized pieces. Roughly an inch.
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Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes, oil, and coarse salt. I usually reserve some to sprinkle on at the end.
Step 3
Add potatoes to the air fry tray, ensuring not to crowd them. Mix every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting. Piece the potatoes with a fork to see if the center is soft to know they are done. Mine are normally finished in 10 to 12 minutes. The difference in timing is because of the sizes of the pieces and how accurate the temperature is in your air fryer.
Storing and Leftovers
Place in a closed container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
I often use any leftover roasted sweat potatoes the next day with breakfast. They are great with scrambled eggs!
Other Delicious Roasted Sides
Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer Toaster Oven Kind
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sweet potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. It only takes about 3 minutes. I spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, oil, and course salt.
- Add sweet potatoes onto air fryer basket, ensuring not to crowd the potatoes. Mix every 5 minutes to ensure even roasting. Mine are perfectly done after 12 minutes. Piece potato with a fork to see if the center is soft to know they are done.
- I usually taste and see if a sprinkling of a little more salt is needed at the end.
Notes
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
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