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These air fryer sweet potatoes are crispy and caramelized on the outside and soft on the inside.
Enjoy these with ketchup, bacon garlic aioli, or on its own!
Why You Should Make These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- All you need is one sweet potato, olive oil, salt, pepper, and an air fryer!
- Takes less than 15 minutes to make.
- Sweet potatoes are highly nutritious and inexpensive.
- They make the perfect left overs, let them cool completely and then place them in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Ingredient Notes
Sweet Potatoes – Feel free to use yams or any type of potato of your choice.
Salt and Pepper – Although I kept this recipe super basic, feel free to season the sweet potatoes with Cajun seasoning or chipotle seasoning.
How To Make
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Coat with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the cubed potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer basket or tray. Air fry for 10 minutes or until fork-tender. Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking process.
Top Tips And Flavor Variations
- Drizzle the sweet potatoes with maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar to add some sweetness. Make sure to add it after minute 8 otherwise it will burn.
- If you want to add fresh minced garlic and herbs such as thyme or rosemary make sure to add it towards the end of the cooking process. Fresh garlic and herbs tend to burn very quickly.
- Don’t have an air fryer? Roast these in the oven instead. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Place the sweet potato cubes on a lined baking sheet in a single layer. Cook for a total of 35 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Want to serve a large crowd? Double or triple the recipe and cook it in batches.
What Can I Serve These With?
I love to serve these with air fryer steak or instant pot whole chicken and gravy. Although these are perfect for snacking, you can also serve them as a side dish or appetizer.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato , peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Peel and cut the sweet potato into 1/2 cubes. Coat the potatoes in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the air fryer basket or tray. Air fry for 10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Make sure to flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking process. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
