Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes (Print View)
Tender, crispy sweet potato cubes seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic, cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
→ Oils & Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Method:
01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the cubes are golden and crisp on the edges and fork-tender inside.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy hot. Garnish with fresh herbs or an extra sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- They get that impossible crispy edged tender centered texture in under 15 minutes with zero fuss.
- The smoked paprika transforms plain sweet potatoes into something you will keep snacking on straight from the basket.
02 -
- Overcrowding the basket is the single biggest mistake and results in steamed rather than roasted potatoes, so patience with batches pays off enormously.
- Shaking the basket halfway through is not optional because the cubes resting against the mesh get darker faster and you want even color all around.
03 -
- Soak the cut cubes in cold water for ten minutes before seasoning to remove surface starch and you will notice a significant improvement in crispiness.
- Toss them with a light dusting of cornstarch before the oil if you want an exterior that shatters when you bite into it.