• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
730 Sage Street
  • Recipes
  • Few Ingredients
  • Kitchen
  • About
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • Few Ingredients
  • Kitchen
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • Few Ingredients
    • Kitchen
    • About
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Recipes

    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

    BY: Kimberly Grabinski PUBLISHED: 31 Jan, '22 UPDATED: 6 Feb, '23 Leave a Comment

    RecipePrintComments
    5 from 1 vote

    These tasty air fryer sweet potato cubes are super delicious and ready to munch on in 15 minutes. On their own, they are moreish to snack on, and when used as a side dish, they steal the show and are the first to go.

    air fryer sweet potatoes featured

    The crunch on the outside and the soft potato on the inside make them an instant hit, and because they are gluten-free, they are perfect for everyone to eat!

    New to air fryers? Learn how air fryers work, what you can cook, and more.

    Contents
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🍽 Key Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make
    • 💭 Cooking Tips
    • 📖 Recipe Variations
    • 🥗 What to serve with
    • 🙋Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍳 Related Air Fryer Recipes
    • 🧊 Storing and ♨️Reheating
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • 📋 Recipe

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    Air fryer sweet potatoes are the best way to eat sweet potatoes. They taste delicious no matter which way you prepare them, but cooking them in the air fryer is quicker and gives the cubed sweet potatoes a beautiful crunchy texture.

    With 1 pound of sweet potato, you can make enough sweet potato chunks to feed a small family or devour them with your hubby along with a dipping sauce for movie night and ditch the popcorn.

    The flavor is a simple seasoning of salt, which is all you need to draw out the flavor from the sweet potatoes. Although, they do take on board many seasonings from savory to sweet to give them additional flavors. See the variations section for the best seasonings to use with sweet potato chunks.

    As long as you have an air fryer, you can make delicious snacks/side dishes like crispy mushrooms, garlic bread in an airfryer, or shrimp. An air fryer cuts cooking times in half and uses much less oil to achieve super crispy results, making them good value for your money for home cooks.

    🍽 Key Ingredients

    You ONLY need olive oil and salt for air fryer sweet potato cubes.

    air fryer sweet potato cubes ingredients

    Sweet potatoes: When choosing your sweet potatoes, make sure to choose the long narrow ones to make it easier to cube them into the same size.

    Oil: Olive oil gives the air fryer sweet potatoes extra flavor and crunch.

    Substitutions

    Oil - You can substitute regular olive for extra virgin olive oil without changing the flavor. You could also use canola or avocado oil for a lighter option and still get crispy sweet potato cubes.

    🔪 How to make

    Air fryer sweet potato cubes is a delicious recipe that takes 15 minutes with no equipment necessary apart from the air fryer and a mixing bowl. Learn how to make it with my 3 step instructions and top tips.

    Preparations

    Step 1
    Cut the sweet potatoes into ½ inch slices.

    air fryer sweet potatoes 6

    Tip: cutting like this will help you peel easier and reduce waste.

    air fryer sweet potatoes 15

    Step 2
    Then cut them into ½ inch cubes.

    air fryer sweet potatoes 19

    Step 3
    Mix the cubes with your hands in a bowl with olive oil and salt until each sweet potato cube is coated evenly.

    air fryer sweet potatoes 27

    Cooking Instructions

    Step 4
    Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and place the cut sweet potatoes in a single layer into the air fryer basket.
    Tip: if your prefer, you can always put tin foil in the air fryer before placing the sweet potatoes.

    air fryer sweet potatoes 33

    Step 5
    Cook sweet potatoes for 10-12 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway. The edges will start to turn golden brown when they become crispy.

    air fryer sweet potatoes 39

    Step 6
    Serve immediately with your favorite dip!

    air fryer sweet potatoes 63

    💭 Cooking Tips

    Don't overcrowd the sweet potato chunks.

    If you want the crispiest potatoes, make sure to layer them in a single layer in the air fryer basket so that the hot air can circulate freely.

    Texture

    Sweet potatoes tend to go a bit limp as they cool, so it's best to eat them as soon as they're ready for the best crunchy texture.

    Shake the basket

    Another essential tip to get even browning on those delicious potatoes is shaking the air fryer basket during cooking to ensure they don't burn.

    Sweet potatoes

    To avoid uneven cooked sweet potatoes, it's important to cut them the same size (or as close as possible), as larger chunks will take longer to cook.

    📖 Recipe Variations

    Air fryer sweet potato cubes taste even better when mixed with savory or sweet spices. These are some of my go-to seasonings to combine with sweet potatoes.

    air fryer sweet potatoes 56

    Sweet mix

    Maple syrup, half a teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar

    The combination of these 3 ingredients is heavenly when tossed with crispy air fryer sweet potato cubes. Mix the brown sugar with the cinnamon, and toss the hot sweet potato cubes in the mixture. Drizzle with maple syrup, and you have a delicious treat!

    Spiced mix

    ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon Cajun mix

    This mixture is rather hot on the tongue, but the sweetness from the sweet potatoes helps cool it down. Combine the ingredients in a bowl and sprinkle over them when cooked.

    You can also sprinkle curry powder over them to taste indian flavor.

    Savory mixture

    ½ teaspoon garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, turmeric, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon black pepper & salt

    Turmeric is a magic seasoning with many healthy properties, and it blends well with sweet potatoes. When combined with the other seasonings, this savory blend brings out all the natural goodness of the sweet potatoes.

    air fryer sweet potatoes 46

    🥗 What to serve with

    Air fryer sweet potato cubes are great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here are some ideas to serve with them for each mealtime.

    Breakfast or lunch

    Potato, egg, and sausage are a classic combination for breakfast and lunch. You can make so many delicious, easy breakfast recipes with eggs like this sausage egg muffin recipe or breakfast casserole, to name a few, which are perfect served with a side of air fryer sweet potato cubes.

    Dinner

    If you like something a bit sweet for dinner with lots of flavors, try my air fryer shrimp recipe with the sweet potato chunks (sweet mix) for a super tasty dinner with festive and sweet flavors.

    Or serve those crispy sweet potato chunks with a nice steak. Steak and chips are always a hit with the family and guests, and this slow cooker bottom round roast beef melts in our mouth.

    🙋Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you need to soak sweet potatoes in water before air frying?

    Sweet potatoes don't have as much starch, so they don't need to soak, unlike standard potatoes that require soaking or boiling to remove the starch before cooking them. 

    Why are my air fryer sweet potatoes soggy?

    One of the main causes of soggy sweet potato fries or cubes is an overloaded fryer basket that creates moisture between the potatoes and air fry.
    Moisture can also come from the potatoes or the air fryer, so make sure to clean the machine and pat dry the sweet potatoes before air frying.

    🍳 Related Air Fryer Recipes

    Try one of these healthy air fryer recipes as an appetizer, side-dish, or snack.

    • air fryer garlic bread featured
      Air Fryer Garlic Bread
    • air fryer mushrooms 33
      Air Fryer Mushrooms
    • chicken tenders with ketchup
      Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
    • Air fryer Cauliflower featured
      Air Fryer Cauliflower

    For more vegetable alternatives as side dish, check how to cook spaguetti squash in four ways; in the oven, microwave, instant pot and air fryer!

    🧊 Storing and ♨️Reheating

    I love air fryer sweet potato cubes! Whether they're just cooked, cold leftovers, or reheated to a crisp again - they're delicious and store well.

    Fridge: Transfer any leftover sweet potatoes to an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Freezer: Place leftovers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place it in the freezer till frozen, then transfer the frozen sweet potato cubes to freezer bags or an airtight container. Freeze for a maximum of 4 months

    Reheating: Reheat any leftover sweet potato cubes in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes and 7-8 minutes for frozen. You don't need to defrost them before air frying - place them in the basket in a single layer, and they will crisp up nicely.

    👪 Serving Size

    This air fryer sweet potato cubes recipe will provide 3 to 4 good servings with 1 pound of sweet potato. They are perfect for snacking on and sharing with friends on game day with a savory or spicy seasoning mix.

    If you want more air fryer recipes, you'll love air fryer chicken tenders, air fryer mushrooms, and air fryer French fries.

    📋 Recipe

    air fryer sweet potato cubes

    Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

    These tasty air fryer sweet potato cubes are super delicious and ready to munch on in 15 minutes. On their own, they are moreish to snack on, and when used as a side dish, they steal the show and are the first to go.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate Save Saved! Share
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 128kcal
    Author: Kim Grabinski

    Equipment

    • 1 Air fryer
    • 1 Cutting Board
    • 1 Knife
    • 1 medium bowl

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound sweet potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ⅓ teaspoon salt - pink himalayan

    Instructions

    Preparation

    • Cut the sweet potatoes into ½ inch slices.
    • Then cut them into ½ inch cubes.
    • Mix the cubes with your hands in a bowl with olive oil and salt until each sweet potato cube is coated evenly.

    Cooking

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and place the cut sweet potatoes in a single layer into the air fryer basket.
    • Cook sweet potatoes for 10-12 minutes, shaking the air fryer basket halfway. The edges will start to turn golden brown when they become crispy.
    • Serve immediately with your favorite dip.

    Notes

    Don't overcrowd the sweet potato chunks.
    If you want the crispiest potatoes, make sure to layer them in a single layer in the air fryer basket so that the hot air can circulate freely.
    Texture
    Sweet potatoes tend to go a bit limp as they cool, so it's best to eat them as soon as they're ready for the best crunchy texture.
    Shake the basket
    Another essential tip to get even browning on those delicious potatoes is shaking the air fryer basket during cooking to ensure they don't burn.
    Sweet potatoes
    To avoid uneven cooked sweet potatoes, it's important to cut them the same size (or as close as possible), as larger chunks will take longer to cook.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16088IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

    More Recipes

    • 25 easy dip recipes with few ingredients featured
      25 Easy Dip Recipes With Few Ingredients
    • bacon wrapped chicken featured
      Bacon Wrapped Chicken
    • Easy Recipes to Make in Your Food Processor Featured 1
      25 Easy Recipes to Make in Your Food Processor
    • taco casserole Featured 1
      Easy Taco Casserole

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Kim @ 730 Sage Street

    Hi, I'm Kim!

    Creating easy recipes with everyday ingredients since 2008. I believe you can make quality homemade recipes even if you are short on time and budget-conscious. You just need to dive in and learn as you go!

    about →

    Feel free to share our recipes on your blog using a photo and link back to the original recipe.

    Iconic Recipes

    • slicing the bottom round roast
      Amazing Bottom Round Roast
    • eye of round roast 151
      Amazing Oven Roasted Eye of Round

    New Recipes!

    • Chocolate Peppermint Cookies featured1 1
      Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
    • ham and green beans featured 1
      Green Beans with Ham
    • egg bake Featured Images 2
      Egg Bake Recipe
    • chili cheese fries Featured Image 1
      Chili Cheese Fries

    Quick Recipe Ideas

    • easy ground beef recipes with few ingredients featured
      25 Easy Ground Beef Recipes with Few Ingredients
    • low and slow roast beef
      25 Leftover Roast Beef Recipes
    • featured Ground sausage recipes
      36 Ground Sausage Recipes
    • featured diced chicken
      30 Diced Chicken Recipes

    Footer

    About

    • Contact
    • Cookies
    • Privacy
    • Accessibility

    Recipes

    • Dinners
    • Side Dishes
    • Appetizers
    • Snacks
    • Breakfasts
    • Desserts

    More

    • Kitchen Essentials

    Favorites

    • Bottom Round Roast
    • Smoked Tri-tip
    • PG Movies on Netflix
    • Combine Gift Cards
    • How to Combine Gift Cards

    Copyright © 2023 730 Sage Street · All Rights Reserved · ↑ back to top
    730 Sage Street is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.