These Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes are cubed potatoes made in the air fryer that bake perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside. They are the perfect easy side dish and naturally paleo, vegan, grain-free, gluten-free and Whole30 compliant.
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Easy Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
Roasting sweet potatoes in the oven can take forever, and it’s hard to get them just right. With this Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe, it’s never been easier to make baked sweet potatoes! They cook faster, taste better, and end up being healthier than oven-baked sweet potatoes.
In addition to using less oil than their oven-baked counterparts, these air fryer cubed sweet potatoes are gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, paleo and Whole30! They make the perfect hearty side dish for any meal or snack and go with just about anything!
Recipe Ingredients
These cubed sweet potatoes bake up in your air fryer with a little oil, some salt and a few seasonings. If you’d like to add additional toppings and flavorings after they cook, feel free!
- Medium Sweet Potatoes: Scrubbed, rinsed and dried. You’ll need about 1 lb.
- Avocado Oil: Or olive oil.
- Coarse Sea Salt: You’ll need about half a teaspoon to season the potatoes before they cook, and you can add more later to taste, if desired.
- Black Pepper: Freshly cracked, to taste.
- Onion powder and Garlic Powder: For depth of flavor.
- Smoked Paprika: To add a lovely touch of heat!
- Flakey sea salt.
- Parsley: Chopped, for serving.
How to Make Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Get ready for the easiest air fried sweet potato recipe! Making roasted sweet potatoes in the air fryer is super quick and simple to make, but they taste like a million bucks.
- Heat Air Fryer: If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat to 390 F degrees.
- Cut Potatoes: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into ¾ – 1 inch cubes.
- Season: Add to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, black pepper and all of the seasonings. Stir well to coat the potatoes.
- Bake: Working in batches, add the sweet potatoes to the air fryer basket spreading them in a single layer. Cook for 7 minutes, then open the air fryer basket and shake the basket or toss the squash. Air fry again for another 5-8 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, with some char on the edges.
- Remove & Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with some large flakey salt and fresh parsley and serve with guacamole or favorite dip.
Tips for Success for making sweet potatoes in the air fryer
You can’t go wrong with this recipe! Here are a few extra tips for making sweet potatoes in the air fryer:
- Cut Potatoes Evenly: Be sure to cut your sweet potatoes into even-sized cubes to ensure they all cook evenly.
- Don’t Crowd the Air Fryer: Make sure you’re not putting too many sweet potatoes in your air fryer basket at once. It’s better to work in batches. If your potatoes are too crowded, they won’t get as crispy.
- Preheat if Needed: Some air fryers don’t require preheating, but if yours does, don’t skip that step. The air fryer should be at 390°F before you put your fries in.
- Shake Basket Halfway Through: Shake the basket or use tongs to flip your sweet potato halfway through the cooking process. This ensures crispiness all around!
What Goes with Air Fried Baked Sweet Potatoes?
We love pairing these tender baked sweet potatoes with one of the following sides!
- Salad: My Brussels Sprouts Salad is a great dish to serve with these sweet potatoes. It’s tossed in a tangy Dijon vinaigrette that really ties it all together.
- Chili: You guys, this Vegan Chili Recipe is a must-make! It pairs perfectly with baked sweet potatoes to give you an ultra flavorful and nutritious vegan dinner.
- Chicken: If you’re not vegan or vegetarian, I highly recommend serving these potatoes with a hearty chicken recipe like this Easy Grilled Chicken or Air Fryer Chicken Breast. Such a healthy and satisfying meal!
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Store leftover sweet potatoes in a well-covered, airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
Can you freeze sweet potatoes?
Yes, the great thing bout making sweet potato cubes is that you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for meal prep.
How to Freeze
Place the cooked sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to reheat from frozen
When ready to reheat, place the frozen sweet potatoes (cooking in batches) in a single layer in the air fryer basket at 365F and heat for 7-9 minutes or until desired crispiness.
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Easiest Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
These Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes are cubed potatoes made in the air fryer that bake perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside. They are the perfect easy side dish and naturally paleo, vegan, grain-free, gluten-free and Whole30 compliant.
- 1 lb sweet potatoes , rinsed, scrubbed and dried
- 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2/3 teaspoon fine grain sea salt , or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder , or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper , or to taste
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Large flakey salt Maldon, for garnish
- Fresh parsley , for garnish
- If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat to 390 F degrees.
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into ¾ - 1 inch cubes.
- Add to a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with salt, black pepper and all of the seasonings. Stir well to coat the potatoes.
Working in batches, add the sweet potatoes to the air fryer basket spreading them in a single layer.
Cook for 7 minutes, then open the air fryer basket and shake the basket or toss the squash. Air fry again for another 5-8 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, with some char on the edges.
Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with some large flakey salt and fresh parsley and serve with guacamole or favorite dip.
Recipe Video
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Store leftover sweet potatoes in a well-covered, airtight container in the fridge. They'll stay fresh for about 3-4 days.
How to Freeze
Place the cooked sweet potatoes on a large baking sheet and freeze for at least 20 minutes. Transfer to a large resealable freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to reheat from frozen
When ready to reheat, place the frozen sweet potatoes (cooking in batches) in a single layer in the air fryer basket at 365F and heat for 7-9 minutes or until desired crispiness.
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