Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Cooking sweet potato cubes in an air fryer is incredibly easy. We were thrilled with how delicious they turned out, and they were such a hit that we could barely fry them fast enough for our family!

These sweet potato cubes are perfect to eat right after they’re cooked. They’re wonderful by themselves or as a complement to roasted meats and fresh salads.

Sweet potatoes are readily available in most stores or markets, and you’ll find a variety of types. We’ve noticed the yellow-skinned sweet potatoes are slightly sweeter and a tad more watery than their pinkish-brown counterparts, but either type works beautifully in this recipe.

Tips for Frying Sweet Potato Cubes

• Peeling sweet potatoes is a breeze, especially with a sharp knife.
• You can cut the cubes smaller or larger; just remember to adjust the cooking time by an extra 2-3 minutes for larger cubes.
• Salt preferences can vary widely, even within a family, so feel free to adjust the amount to your taste. Below is just a guideline.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Easy air fryer sweet potato cubes, perfect as a side.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 17 minutes mins

Total Time 19 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine International

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  

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• 2 sweet potatoes medium or larger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tbsp sal
• 1 tbsp black pepper freshly ground, optional

Instructions

 

• Start by preparing your sweet potatoes.
  
• Peel the sweet potatoes with a potato peeler or a small paring knife.
  
• Slice the peeled sweet potatoes into ½-¾ inch or 1.5-2 cm wide slices.
  
• Next, cut these slices into ½-¾ inch or 1.5-2 cm thick slabs.
  
• Finally, dice these slabs into ½-¾ inch or 1.5-2 cm cubes.
  
• Place the cubes in a bowl, and season with salt and optionally black pepper. This step can be skipped if preferred.
  
• Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil per sweet potato over the cubes, adding a bit more if you like, and mix well.
  
• Transfer the seasoned sweet potato cubes to the air fryer basket.
  
• Set the air fryer to 400°F (200-205°C) and cook for 17 minutes.
  
• After 17 minutes, check the cubes. They should have begun to brown. For more browning, return them to the air fryer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  
• Serve the sweet potato cubes immediately. They are excellent alone or as a side with roasted meats and a crisp salad.
  

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