Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes (Print Version)
Golden, tender cubes ready in minutes. A healthy side or snack with smoky seasoning.
# What You 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F 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, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry at 400°F 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. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs or an extra sprinkle of sea salt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The smoked paprika creates this smoky caramelized edge that makes you forget youre eating something healthy.
- From cutting board to plate in under 25 minutes, which is faster than ordering takeout.
02 -
- Crowding the basket will steam your potatoes instead of frying them, a mistake I made repeatedly before learning patience.
- Shaking the basket halfway through is not optional, it is the difference between soggy bottoms and perfect all around crunch.
03 -
- Let the seasoned cubes sit for five minutes before air frying so the salt draws out surface moisture, then pat dry again for even more crunch.
- The smoked paprika is nonnegotiable, it is what makes people close their eyes and ask what your secret is.