Looking for a snack that’s both healthy and delicious? Look no further than our air fryer sweet potato cubes! Say goodbye to boring, bland snacks and hello to a burst of flavor in every bite. With just the right amount of seasoning and a crispy texture, it’s the perfect snack to satisfy your cravings.
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We love sweet potato recipes; give us air-fried sweet potato wedges, air-fried sweet potatoes, sweet potato fritters, and of course, sweet potato pie.
We just wanted something to snack on, to dunk in our favorite dipping sauce, and when we were making air fryer sweet potatoes, we knew that cubed sweet potatoes would cook perfectly!
So if you enjoy sweet potatoes, then you’ll love these!
Why you’ll love making sweet potato cubes in the air fryer
- Air frying gives the sweet potato cubes a crispy exterior while keeping the interior soft and tender.
- Sweet potato cubes make a delicious and affordable, and healthy snack or side dish.
- You can season them to suit your preferences, choosing a sweet or savory flavor.
- It’s easy to cook sweet potatoes in the air fryer, and these cubes only take 12 minutes!
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Perfectly seasoned sweet potato cubes that have deliciously crispy edges, are just begging to be dunked in sauce – you’ve got to try them!
From oil sprays to muffin cups and from pizza pans to racks, we've got them all, and they make fantastic Christmas presents, too!
How to make air fryer sweet potato cubes with step-by-step instructions
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/205°C.
Peel and cut your sweet potatoes into half-inch cubes.
Add the sweet potato chunks to a large bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil (or your favorite cooking oil), then sprinkle kosher salt, cumin, garlic powder (substitute with onion powder if you prefer), smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Using your hands, toss the cubes in the oil and spice mixture, ensuring that they are well coated, then spread them in a single layer in your air fryer basket, don’t overcrowd them, or they’ll become soggy.
Air fry the sweet potato cubes until they are crispy on the outside but perfectly tender on the inside, shaking the basket halfway through for approximately 10 – 12 minutes.
Remove from the air fryer, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Popco Silicone Tongs for Cooking
We use these handy silicone-coated tongs for removing food from the air fryer, no more burnt fingers and they don't scratch your air fryer. You get three different-sized tongs which are great for different foods.
Serve your roasted sweet potatoes immediately as a side dish or a snack with the dipping sauce.
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Preheat
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, then you probably won’t need to. - Make them sweet
If you prefer sweet rather than savory sweet potatoes, then use brown sugar and cinnamon and toss the potato cubes in this. - Overcrowding
Be careful not to overcrowd the sweet potato cubes in the air fryer basket, they won’t crisp up, and they’ll become soggy. - Watch closely
Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
How to store leftover sweet potato cubes
Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What to serve with air fryer sweet potato cubes
You can serve easy air fryer sweet potato cubes as a side dish along with mains, mushroom wellington, spinach, and ricotta lasagna, or even an air fryer vegan ham.
Or you can serve them as a snack along with your favorite dipping sauce; sweet chili sauce, BBQ sauce, maple syrup ketchup, or delicious garlic aioli.
Recipe variations
Mix up the seasonings; we’ve opted for savory sweet potatoes with a savory spice blend, but if you’re in the mood for a sweet version, try them with brown sugar and maple syrup.
Spice them up by adding cayenne pepper, red chili flakes, or chili powder.
Do I need to soak sweet potatoes?
No, you don’t need to soak sweet potatoes; they have as much starch as white potatoes, so they crisp up nicely in the air fryer.
Can I use frozen sweet potato chunks?
Yep, you certainly can!
You can cook from frozen, they crisp up really well, and most frozen sweet potatoes are peeled and cubed – so it makes it even easier!
More easy air fryer recipes for you to try at home
If you love cooking in your air fryer, why not try these easy recipes?
- Air fryer cheese quesadilla
- Air fryer stuffed peppers
- Air fryer flatbread pizza
- Air fryer egg bites
- Air fryer mozzarella sticks
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Utensils
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F/205°C. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or use a large mixing bowl, and add the potato cubes. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle kosher salt, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Using your hands, toss the cubes in the oil and spice mixture, ensuring that they are well coated, then spread them in a single layer in your air fryer basket, don't overcrowd them, or they'll become soggy.4 medium sweet potatoes, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the potato cubes until they are crispy on the outside but tender on the inside, approximately 10 – 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Remove from the air fryer, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately as a side dish or a snack with the dipping sauce.2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Notes
- Preheat:
We pre-heat our air fryer, but if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer, then you probably won’t need to. - Overcrowding:
Be careful not to overcrowd the sweet potato cubes in the air fryer basket, they won’t crisp up, and they’ll become soggy. - Watch closely:
Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Gordon says
What sauce did you use for the photo? Do you have a recioe for it?
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
We used our sweet potato fries dipping sauce which I’ve just published; here’s a link to it, I hope you enjoy it! https://www.splashoftaste.com/dipping-sauce-sweet-potato/
Janice says
This air-fried sweet potato cube was a great addition to my go-to snacks lately. I’ve been making this, and it always turns out so delicious! Such a perfect snack!
jade guinto says
I gave this a try in my new air fryer and it was very good! A perfect snack!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
Glad you enjoyed them!
Shelby says
These sweet potatoes were so easy to make! I ended up using them on a throw together bowl and it was a great flavor add in.
Julianne says
This was the perfect recipe to break in my new air fryer! It was quick, easy and perfectly cooked. I’m not sure I can make sweet potatoes any other way now!
Liz says
This was such a great way to make sweet potatoes! Love how they got a little crispy. One more reason to love my air fryer!