You’re about to learn all my hacks for air fryer sweet potato cubes that turn out delicious and evenly cooked every time.
Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Living in New Orleans, summer can be tough, so the air fryer is my best friend when turning on the oven sounds like the worst idea. So when I want roasted sweet potatoes but need a quicker dinner fix, I make these sweet potato cubes in the air fryer. And when I want to chop less, I make sweet potato fries instead.
How to Cube Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is so effortless that all you have to do is peel and cut the sweet potatoes into cubes. While it doesn’t take too long, in this video, I show you the easiest method to cube sweet potatoes so all your cubes end up the same size.
How to Air Fry Sweet Potato Cubes
As you’ll see in the video below, once your sweet potatoes are cut into cubes, cooking them in the air fryer is a breeze! Check temperature, cooking times, and my tips to get the most delicious and crispy cubes:
- Prep.
While the air fryer preheats to 400F, cube the sweet potatoes and coat them with oil and seasonings. - Cook.
After 8 minutes of cooking, open the air fryer to shake the cubes around. Cooking time will vary between 10 to 14 minutes, depending on the size of your potato cubes. They are done when the thickest sweet potato cube is soft.
How Long Does it Take to Air Fry Cubed Sweet Potatoes
Cooking sweet potato cubes in the air fryer at 400F takes 10 to 14 minutes. Time will vary depending on the size of your cubed sweet potatoes. Once the thickest or largest pieces are soft, you know they’re done.
Storing & Reheating Leftovers
Store sweet potato leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, place them in the air fryer again at 350F for about 3-4 minutes until they are heated through.
What to Serve with Cubed Sweet Potatoes
These sweet potato cubes make a nutritious side for pan-seared chicken breasts, healthy turkey burgers, or Spanish salmon. I also love add them as a topping for my delicious winter salad or even as a swap of butternut squash in these roasted chickpea tacos.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Watch how it’s made:
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prep:
- Wash, peel, and cube the sweet potatoes, making sure to dice them in even ½ inch cubes.
- Add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, until all sweet potatoes are evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400F.
Cook:
- Transfer the cubed sweet potatoes inside the hot air fryer basket, spreading them out into a single layer.
- Airfry the cubed sweet potatoes at 400F for a total of 12 minutes, opening the air fryer after 8 minutes to shake the sweet potatoes around. Cook them for an additional minute or two until the middle of the thickest/largest piece of cubed sweet potato is soft.
- Total cooking time will range between 10 to 14 minutes depending on the size of the cubed sweet potatoes.
- Serve immediately.
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Beth says
These are so nice and tender, and air frying them really brings out their sweetness.
Jenna says
These turned out perfect
Andy says
my first time using the air fryer to cook sweet potatoes and turned out amazing! thanks for the recipe!
Ivy says
These air fryer sweet potato cubes are absolutely delicious! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, such a quick and easy side dish. Thanks!
Olivia says
These sweet potato cubes were crispy perfection! Thank you for showing me how to make the even cubes too, that made air frying my sweet potatoes so easy!