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Cooked sweet potatoes on a large oval serving plate with fork on the right side.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Make perfectly tender, caramelized Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes in just 15 minutes. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a flavorful weeknight side or meal prep staple.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer sweet potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 131kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled
  • 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2-3/4 tsp. kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
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Instructions

  • Prep the sweet potatoes: Peel and cut into evenly sized cubes - I like to make mine pretty tiny!
    2 medium sweet potatoes
    Peeling two big sweet potatoes and dicing them into small cubes.
  • Season: Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
    1-2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2-3/4 tsp. kosher salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper
    Three images side-by-side showing how to oil the potatoes and add salt and pepper.
  • Air fry: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (if your model requires it to be preheated). Add sweet potatoes in a single layer (you will probably need to work in batches). Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until tender and lightly browned. Start Timer
    Cubes sweet potatoes in the bottom on an air fryer.
  • Serve: Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm!
    Cooked sweet potatoes served on a floral plate with fork on the side.

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd: This is KEY for crispiness! I know it’s a little annoying to cook in batches, but we want those crispy little cubes!
  • I like to keep the seasonings simple, but you can of course, change up the seasonings based on what you’re eating or craving: adding different seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, etc. 
  • You can make it with the skin on and skip the peel time!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 16033IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg