Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes (Print Version)
Golden crispy sweet potato cubes made quickly in the air fryer with smoked paprika and garlic.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
→ Oils & Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Cook for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the cubes are golden and crisp on the edges and fork-tender inside.
05 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or an extra sprinkle of sea salt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- From cutting board to plate in under thirty minutes, which is faster than debating what side dish to make.
- The edges get this shattery crunch that rivals any deep fried version, but you only need two tablespoons of oil.
02 -
- Overcrowding the basket is the number one reason these turn out soggy, so resist the urge to cram everything in at once even if you are hungry.
- Cutting the cubes uniformly at half an inch matters more than you think, because uneven pieces mean some burn while others stay crunchy raw in the center.
03 -
- Pat the peeled sweet potato cubes dry with a kitchen towel before adding oil, because excess moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
- Let the finished cubes rest for one minute in the hot basket after cooking ends, which helps the crust set up before you transfer them.