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Roasted Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

By Karly on November 10, 2020 | Updated October 4, 2022 | 20 Comments

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This sweet potato recipe utillizes bite size cubes so that every bite gets a bunch of seasoning!  So good!  #airfryer #recipes #sidedishes20 minutes away from a delicious side dish!  These sweet potato cubes are great with any meat dish! #airfryer #recipes #sweetpotatoes

These ROASTED SWEET POTATO CUBES are bites sized chunks of tender, spiced sweet potato. They are ready to eat in 20 minutes!

Overhead view of sweet potato cubes in an air fryer basket on a striped cloth napkin.

Sweet potatoes are an underappreciated side dish. Too often they are associated only with large meals, or holidays.

Fried or roasted sweet potatoes can be cooked and served in different ways and seasoned in different ways. They are similar to regular potatoes in that it is hard to cook them wrong.

However, there are methods of making them go from good to great! It starts with seasoning, then goes to how you cook them.

Side view of sweet potato cubes on a plate.

Table of Contents

  • 5-steps to making air fryer sweet potato cubes:
  • More sweet potato cube information:
  • Air Fryer Tips and Products
    • More recipes you might like:
  • Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
      • Did You Make This Recipe?

5-steps to making air fryer sweet potato cubes:

  1. Peel and cut your sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees
  3. Add all of your ingredients (listed below) to a large bowl and mix well to combine
  4. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve!
Close up of seasoned sweet potato cubes in an air fryer basket.

More sweet potato cube information:

Can you leave the skin on the potatoes instead?

For the best results we recommend you remove the skin of the potato before cutting into cubes. However, you can try leaving the skin on the potato. If you do this you will likely find better results if you do not preheat the air fryer and instead, put them in first, then start heating up the air fryer.

Can you freeze the roasted sweet potatoes?

Yes, with care, but they are best served fresh. If you do freeze them, the main thing here is to flash freeze them. After you finish cooking them, quickly get them spread out on a baking sheet and get them in the freezer. Leave them there for two hours, then remove them and place in a freezer bag for continued storage.

How do I reheat them?

You can heat them in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 4-5 minutes or until warmed through.

close up of sweet potato cubes on a black plate next to an air fryer

Air Fryer Tips and Products

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Our household uses the OMORC 6 qt air fryer for most of our air frying needs. We have found that this size is perfect for a family of four. Also, this particular model is dishwasher safe which we appreciate!

sweet potato cubes on a plate in front of salt and pepper shakers

More recipes you might like:

  • You will love air fryer sweet potato fries also!
  • If you prefer the full health benefits of sweet potatoes, you will like our baked sweet potatoes.
  • This recipe goes great when served with our air fryer turkey breast also!
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Overhead view of seasoned sweet potato cubes on a black plate.

Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Created by: Karly

Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
6 servings
Our sweet potato cubes are loaded with seasonings and cooked quickly in the air fryer. The texture of these potatoes will come out perfectly soft and roasted for a wonderful sweet potato bite!
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees for 5 minutes.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a mixing  bowl and stir well to coat the potatoes in the seasoning.
  • Add the sweet potatoes to the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. 
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

These are best prepared with the skin removed. However, if you want to leave the skin on you should not preheat the air fryer prior to cooking them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 393mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g

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  1. Laura says

    February 1, 2023

    5 stars
    I only left mine in for 10 minutes and they puffed up and were so delicious. Even my boyfriend who claims he hated sweet potatoes, enjoyed them. I think I’m gonna make this again tonight! I paired them with turkey tenderloin in the instant pot and some green beans and turkey gravy. So delicious!

    Reply
    • Karly says

      February 1, 2023

      Sounds like a delicious dinner!

      Thank you for the review and rating! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anne Winkelmamm says

    January 30, 2023

    Why would you not preheat the air fryer if not peeling the potato?
    Curious because I did baking potatoes in the air fryer and did preheat and they were really tough.

    Reply
    • Karly says

      January 31, 2023

      The skin can be a bit chewy, but we prefer it to be more crisp. So, we skip preheating so that the skin can start cooking a bit more slowly and then start crisping up more at the higher heat. It doesn’t make much of a difference either way, so you can do what you like – that’s just our method.

      Reply
  3. Sarah says

    January 2, 2023

    So, can you use frozen potato cubes? If so, what would you use for time length?

    Reply
    • Karly says

      January 3, 2023

      Hi Sarah! We’ve never tried cooking frozen diced potatoes in the air fryer. I’m not sure how long it would take.

      Reply
  4. Howard T Culver says

    November 6, 2022

    5 stars
    I made this recipe today as a side for our dinner meal and WOW!! Sweet Potatoes cooked with this recipe give sweet potatoes a whole new dimension of taste and texture. The herbs and spices in this recipe are spot on and provide a taste and flavor to the sweet potatoes that is unbelievable!!

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    • Karly says

      November 7, 2022

      Wow, Howard, love to hear that! So glad you enjoyed these!

      Reply
  5. Julie says

    March 9, 2022

    I made these sweet potatoes last night and was mortified because they looked nothing like the picture. But i decided to trust the process and just go with it and am so happy I did. They were amazing!!! I will be making these over and over. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • Karly says

      March 10, 2022

      Hi Julie! So glad they turned out, but I’m so curious about what they looked like! haha

      Reply
  6. Lisa Sabatino says

    February 23, 2022

    can u still cook them the same way on the recipe if u don’t have an air fryer with the baskets?

    Reply
    • Karly says

      February 24, 2022

      We’ve only tested this recipe in a basket style air fryer, but this should work just the same in any style of air fryer. Just use a fork to test for doneness (they’ll be soft and easily poked through) and adjust cook time if needed.

      Reply
  7. Patricia Vest says

    November 13, 2021

    Just brought an air fryer ,first time using it! I made these sweet potatoes with a chicken breast and green beans! All made in the air fryer. Sweet potatoes were awesome as everything else! Will definitely use this recipe again!

    Reply
    • Chad Campbell says

      November 14, 2021

      We are so happy to hear this Patricia! Cooking an entire meal in an air fryer is so good and so easy. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  8. Denise says

    July 16, 2021

    5 stars
    I prepared the potatoes as instructed but cooked them for an additional 5 minutes. These were the best I’ve had!

    Reply
  9. Luther says

    March 8, 2021

    5 stars
    This recipe is a keeper. No adjustments or substitutions needed.

    Reply
  10. Barry Wiseman says

    February 5, 2021

    Are serving size 1 cup? 1/2 cup? Thank you

    Reply
    • Karly says

      February 5, 2021

      I didn’t measure by volume. We just eyeballed 6 servings. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Frances Boyce says

    November 18, 2020

    Your recipes are amazing keep them coming! I have a Cosori 5.8 and a Breville smart oven air but I must confess, I prefer my Cosori! Love your profile photo too!

    Reply
    • Karly says

      November 18, 2020

      Thanks, Frances! We have the Breville smart oven and like it for a lot of things – just not so much for air frying. So glad you’re enjoying the recipes! 🙂

      Reply

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