Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Crispy & Easy!)
Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes are the perfect easy side dish and the easiest way to cook sweet potatoes! This recipe has been tested over and over to make the most crispy yet tender sweet potatoes I've had!
Quick Look: Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ready In: 25 minutes
Serves: 6
Calories: 129 Calories
Main Ingredients: sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt
Why You'll Love It: You'll love this recipe because these air fryer sweet potatoes turn out perfectly crispy and flavorful every time, with minimal effort and in under 25 minutes.
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If you're looking for the easiest way to make perfectly crispy sweet potatoes, these Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes are it. They come out golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor - all in less time than the oven.
This is one of my favorite simple side dishes because it goes with just about everything and is perfect for busy weeknights. Whether you're serving them with chicken, adding them to bowls, or prepping them ahead for the week, these roasted sweet potatoes in the air fryer are always a win. Be sure to check out my Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Fries and Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes, too!
Using an air fryer to roast sweet potatoes speeds up the process and, because of the circulating air, helps get them much crispier than an oven would. All of my kids gave these two thumbs up!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Versatile - this is a great side dish with so many main dishes! I love these when I make my Blue Cheese Burgers, Cilantro Pesto Steak Tacos, and Grilled Italian Chicken.
- Goes well with Dips - Check out my Curry Mayo or Sriracha Aioli for a fun dipping sauce options!
- Done Quickly - sweet potatoes in the air fryer are ready faster than oven-roasted sweet potatoes.
- Crispy - these sweet potatoes have crispy edges with soft, tender centers.
Looking for more Air Fryer recipes? Check out my Air Fryer Butternut Squash, Air Fryer Turkey Burgers, and Air Fryer Salmon Tacos!
Key Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes - or sometimes called yams in the grocery store. This works for either.
Garlic Powder - an easy way to add garlic flavor.
Paprika - this adds a delicious sweet and savory flavor.
Please refer to the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
Different Spices - This recipe is super variable in the spices you use! Want a cozy fall inspired sweet potato? Add some cinnamon and nutmeg. Need some spice in your life? Add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper. Other ideas include onion powder, Italian seasoning, chili powder, cumin, dried basil, or dried rosemary.
Use Regular Potatoes - you can definitely use baby red or yellow potatoes or any varieties of sweet potatoes in this recipe.
Different Oil - I love using olive oil but you could also use canola, vegetable, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Photo 1. Peel the sweet potatoes and dice them into approximately ½ inch cubes. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato chunks, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
Photo 2. Toss until well combined.
Photo 3. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F. Transfer the sweet potato cubes to the air fryer basket.
Photo 4. Cook for 15-20 minutes, tossing 2-3 times, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender and crispy. Add a couple more minutes if you want them extra crispy. Serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
How to Get Crispy Sweet Potatoes - if you have a smaller air fryer, you might need to cook these air fryer sweet potato cubes in two batches to get them crispy. I found I was able to fit all of the sweet potatoes in my 4-quart Ninja Crispi Air Fryer.
Storage - store leftover sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Reheat - you can microwave leftovers, or throw them back in the air fryer and air fry them for 5-7 minutes.
Serving Suggestions - these are the perfect side dish with my Blackened Salmon Tacos, Blue Cheese Burgers, Italian Sliders, and Big Mac Sliders.
Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe FAQs
The only things you need are a vegetable peeler, a good knife, a mixing bowl, and an air fryer.
Many air fryers will pre-heat and then beep when they have preheated, prompting you to add what you are cooking. If yours doesn't, you can turn your air fryer on at the temperature you want to cook your food at, and let it preheat for 3-4 minutes.
Yes! Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. They are also naturally low in fat and calories.
They may be overcrowded - cook in batches and make sure there's space for air to circulate.
Other Sweet Potato Recipes to Consider...
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Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potatoes, olive oil, paprika, garlic, and salt. Toss well to combine.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer for 15-20 minutes, tossing 2-3 times. The sweet potatoes should be crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside.
- Serve and enjoy.
