Description
Crispy air fryer sweet potato cubes deliver golden-brown perfection with minimal oil and maximum flavor. Seasoned with herbs and spices, these cubes offer a quick, healthy side dish that brings Mediterranean warmth to your plate while satisfying you with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
Oils and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin (optional, for extra depth)
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the air fryer by warming it to 400F (200C) for a crisp cooking environment, allowing the appliance to reach optimal temperature.
- Thoroughly wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, removing any dirt or imperfections from the skin’s surface.
- Carefully dice the sweet potatoes into uniform, bite-sized cubes, ensuring consistent sizing for even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Drizzle olive oil over the sweet potato cubes, using your hands to massage and coat each piece thoroughly, promoting a golden, crispy exterior.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and selected seasonings across the oiled cubes, distributing the spices evenly to enhance flavor throughout the batch.
- Transfer the seasoned sweet potato cubes into the air fryer basket, arranging them in a single layer without overcrowding to guarantee maximum crispiness.
- Cook the cubes in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, pausing midway to gently shake the basket and ensure uniform browning on all sides.
- Check the sweet potato cubes for tenderness by piercing with a fork, confirming they are soft inside and beautifully caramelized outside.
- Once perfectly cooked, carefully remove the cubes from the air fryer and let them rest for a brief moment before serving hot.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potato cubes are uniformly cut to promote even cooking and crispy exterior.
- Toss cubes in olive oil and seasonings just before air frying to prevent soggy texture and help spices adhere perfectly.
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and shake or flip cubes midway through cooking to guarantee golden-brown edges.
- Consider using different seasoning blends like smoky paprika, garlic powder, or herbs de Provence to transform the basic recipe and match various meal preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg