Introduction

These air fryer sweet potato cubes are a quick and tasty way to enjoy a nutritious side dish. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they’re flavored with a blend of spices that add just the right amount of kick. Perfect for a snack or to accompany your favorite meal.

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Ingredients

1 pound sweet potato (peeled and cut into ½ – 1” cubes; about 1 large or 2 small)
1 tablespoon avocado oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
¼ teaspoon cumin (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF for at least 3 minutes, or follow your manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 2: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the avocado oil with all the seasonings and whisk until well blended.
Step 3: Add the cubed sweet potatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the seasoning mixture.
Step 4: Place the seasoned sweet potato cubes into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Step 5: When the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through, remove them from the air fryer and serve warm with your preferred dipping sauce or ketchup.

Tips & Variations

For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed.
Swap avocado oil with olive oil or another high-smoke-point oil if preferred.
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for more heat or sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley after cooking for extra flavor.
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast the sweet potatoes in the oven at 425ºF for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through.

Storage

Store leftover sweet potato cubes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness, or in a hot oven. Avoid microwaving if you want to keep them crisp.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with many small, orange roasted sweet potato cubes that have a slightly crispy and browned texture on the edges, sitting on a folded checkered cloth with blue, purple, red, orange, and green stripes. In the background, there is a white bowl containing a smooth yellow sauce, all set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen sweet potato cubes for this recipe?

Yes, you can use frozen sweet potato cubes, but add a few extra minutes to the cooking time and do not thaw them before air frying to maintain texture.

What dipping sauces go well with air fryer sweet potato cubes?

They pair wonderfully with ketchup, garlic aioli, ranch dressing, or a spicy sriracha mayo for added flavor.