Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Sweet, savory, and spicy, these quick and easy air fryer Sweet Potato Cubes are the perfect side dish!
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Who can resist these savory, spicy, and sweet air fryer Sweet Potato Cubes? With crunchy edges and soft, fluffy potato inside, this sweet potato recipe is terrific!
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I love making this air fryer sweet potato cubes recipe because it’s so quick and easy, and I don’t have to wait for the oven to heat up – or to heat up the kitchen! And the whole family loves them, too! When you make these sweet potatoes from scratch, you can adjust the seasonings to make them as spicy as you like.
Delish with so many main dishes – see my suggestions below – I’ll also take these tasty vegan and vegetarian sweet potato cubes to Thanksgiving dinners or Christmas get-togethers. They’re so good that they always disappear quickly!
What You’ll Love About Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
- They’re sweet, spicy, savory, crispy, and fluffy inside!
- Super easy to make and delish with all kinds of main dishes.
- They cook quickly in a basket air fryer!
Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes – 1-2 pounds. Make 2 pounds if you’re hearty eaters or need enough for 6 good-sized appetites.
- Ground cumin – A little goes a long way. Too much will overpower the sweet potatoes.
- Smoked paprika – Adds smoky depth. Don’t confuse it with sweet paprika—they taste completely different.
- Garlic powder – Powder, not salt. Garlic salt will make the sweet potatoes too salty.
- Onion powder – Powder, not salt. Onion salt will make the sweet potatoes too salty.
- Paprika – Sweet paprika. This is in addition to the smoked paprika—they add different layers of flavor.
- Salt and pepper – Season to taste,
- Cooking oil – Use a high-heat oil like avocado, vegetable, or canola. Olive oil can smoke at high roasting temperatures.
How To Make The Best Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
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Start by peeling the sweet potatoes with a vegetable peeler. Slice them into 1-inch rounds, then cut each round into 1-inch cubes so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly blended.
Add the sweet potato cubes to a large bowl and toss them with the seasoning mixture until coated.
Drizzle the oil over the seasoned sweet potatoes and toss again to ensure the cubes are evenly coated on all sides.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Once the air fryer is hot, arrange the sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Air fry for 5 minutes, then open the basket and shake or stir the cubes to promote even browning.
Continue air frying for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender on the inside and lightly browned around the edges.
Transfer the sweet potato cubes to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- All air fryers are different and cook at different speeds, so cooking times may vary. You want the potatoes to be fork-tender and a bit crispy on the outside.
- Like your sweet potato cubes spicy? Add a 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chipotle powder to the spice mix.
- Don’t cut your potatoes too small, or they’ll overcook, and if you cut them too big, they’ll take longer to cook.
- For the best crisping, cook the potatoes in one layer.
Make It A Meal
Wondering what to serve with air fryer Sweet Potato Cubes? These sweet and savory and a little bit spicy potatoes go with so many dishes! I love them for Thanksgiving or Christmas meals with turkey or roast beef, but they’re great any time of the year! Try them with seafood, smoked pork tenderloin, or even oven-baked chicken. They’re also tasty with these delish blackened fish tacos. And for dessert, try these almond flour cupcakes!
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Reheat them in the air fryer, oven or microwave.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes with a vegetable peeler, then cut them into 1-inch circles. Cut each circle into 1-inch squares.
- Combine the ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss the sweet potato cubes with the spice mixture, then drizzle the oil over the top and toss to mix well.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400-F and when ready, add the sweet potato cubes to the air fryer in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400-F for 5 minutes and then stir.
- Air fry for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the potato cubes are tender.
- Transfer the air fryer sweet potato cubes to a serving dish and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- All air fryers are different and cook at different speeds, so cooking times may vary. You want the potatoes to be fork-tender and a bit crispy on the outside.
- Like your sweet potato cubes spicy? Add a 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or chipotle powder to the spice mix.
- Don’t cut your potatoes too small, or they’ll overcook, and if you cut them too big, they’ll take longer to cook.
- For the best crisping, cook the potatoes in one layer.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
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The sweet potato pieces came out so crispy on the outside and tender inside. This is the only cooking method I’ll use from now on.
These came out great! We had a bunch of sweet potatoes and this was a perfect way to use them up!
I love making new recipes in my air fryer and your air fryer sweet potato cubes recipe was so easy to make. And it tasted AMAZING!!! Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes and this potato recipes did not disappoint!
Can you use frozen potatoes
You can try but I really think there’s too much water content in frozen/thawed sweet potato cubes for them to crisp up. They’ll cook, but they won’t get crispy. ~Jenn