Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes (directions for Oven Too)

Clean Plate Mama
by Clean Plate Mama
4 servings
22 min

These air fryer sweet potato cubes are an easy and healthy side dish and are ready in 20 minutes. Beautifully seasoned with a crisp outside and soft sweet interior. These are gluten free, dairy free, Whole30, Paleo, and vegan.


Sometimes side dishes are the star of the meal, and these no-fuss air fryer sweet potato cubes are not only ridiculously easy, but they are flavor packed, nutritious, and loved by even the pickiest of eaters. Roasting sweet potatoes brings out their natural sweetness making them the perfect vegetable for roasting.


Sweet potatoes pack a punch when it comes to nutrition. They are known for their beta-carotene (which converts into vitamin A and is great for the immune system), are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, antioxidants, and fiber. So dig right in!


Why use an air fryer? Using an air fryer is quicker and requires less energy than the oven. Air fryers preheat in no time and due to the technology, they cook the food quicker as well.


Looking for more easy side dishes to add to your rotation? Try my air fryer roasted carrots or Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes (directions for Oven Too)
Recipe details
  • 4  servings
  • Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 12 Minutes Total time: 22 min
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Ingredients

  • ▢ 5 cups peeled and cubed sweet potatoes (about 3 large sweet potatoes)
  • ▢ 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • ▢ 1 tsp. fine sea salt
  • ▢ 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • ▢ 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • ▢ 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions

Peel and cut sweet potatoes into roughly ½" cubes.
Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add oil, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until sweet potatoes are coated in oil and seasoning.
Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees F. Add the sweet potatoes to the air fryer basket. (It's okay if they overlap slightly as they will shrink as they cook, but try not to let them be too crowded. You can cook in batches if needed.)
Air fry for 12 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork and they are browned to your liking. Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking time.
Remove from air fryer and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Directions for Roasting in the Oven
Preheat oven to 420 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into roughly ½" cubes.
Place cubed sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add oil, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until sweet potatoes are coated in oil and seasoning.
Spread sweet potato cubes evenly on baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Potatoes are done with they can easily be pierced with a fork and are browned to your liking.
Remove from oven and enjoy!
Tips
  • Cut potatoes into as even of cubes as possible to ensure even cooking.
  • Sweet potatoes can be hard to cut so ensure you are using a sharp chef style knife.
  • If desired, you can sprinkle cooked potatoes with additional fine sea salt and/or chopped fresh parsley.
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