Description
Crispy air fryer sweet potatoes are a quick and delicious side dish or snack, offering a perfect balance of texture and flavor with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 cup Dips (for serving)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for tenderness and a golden-brown exterior. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes if needed.
- Allow the crispy air fryer sweet potatoes to cool slightly.
- Serve warm with your favorite dips or as a side dish.
Notes
- Choose large, firm, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the best results.
- For even cooking, ensure sweet potato cubes are uniform in size.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg