air fryer sweet potatoes
This air fryer sweet potato recipe is simple and quick, resulting in perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside sweet potatoes. Ideal as a side dish or a healthy snack.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 tongs
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes About 2 pounds.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika Optional.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Optional.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by washing and scrubbing the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water.
- Peel the sweet potatoes if desired, then cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Toss well until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Once preheated, add the sweet potato cubes to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding.
- Cook the sweet potatoes at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer using tongs and let them cool slightly before serving.
- Optionally, customize seasonings to your taste or spray a little cooking spray for extra crispiness before cooking.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings according to your taste; try adding cinnamon for a sweet twist or cayenne pepper for a bit of heat.
For an extra crispy texture, you can spray a little cooking spray on the sweet potatoes before cooking.
Leftover cooked sweet potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.