Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes Recipe
Enjoy perfectly crispy and flavorful sweet potato cubes made easily in the air fryer. These golden bites are seasoned with a blend of cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper, then air fried to tender, crispy perfection. They make a delicious side dish or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Cubes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and season: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C). In a large rimmed baking sheet or mixing bowl, combine the peeled and cubed sweet potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle kosher salt, ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper over the cubes. Using your hands, toss the sweet potatoes thoroughly so each cube is evenly coated with the oil and spices.
- Arrange for air frying: Spread the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure that they cook evenly and get crispy rather than soggy.
- Air fry the sweet potatoes: Cook the sweet potato cubes in the air fryer for 10 to 12 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through cooking to promote even crisping on all sides. The sweet potatoes should be crispy on the outside and tender inside when done.
- Serve: Remove the crispy sweet potato cubes from the air fryer, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top, and serve immediately. They make a delicious, healthy side dish or snack, perfect on their own or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For best results, cut the sweet potatoes into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary for maximum crispiness.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning blend to suit your taste, adding chili powder or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Serve hot for the best texture, as they tend to soften as they cool.
