Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes (Printable)
Tender inside, crispy outside cubes seasoned with smoky spices
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
→ Oils & Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the cubes are golden and crisp at the edges and fork-tender inside.
05 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or an extra sprinkle of sea salt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They get that irresistible crispy edge without deep frying, so you can eat a whole bowlful guilt free.
- The entire thing comes together in under thirty minutes, which makes it perfect for those evenings when cooking feels like a chore.
02 -
- Cut all your cubes the same size, roughly half an inch, because uneven pieces mean some burn while others stay crunchy raw in the middle.
- Resist the urge to peek constantly during cooking because every time you pull the basket you let the trapped heat escape and slow down the crisping process.
03 -
- Pat the peeled sweet potato cubes completely dry with a kitchen towel before oiling them because excess moisture is the single biggest reason they steam instead of crisp.
- Shake the basket more aggressively than you think is necessary, really toss those cubes around, because the most even browning happens when they tumble and land on new sides.