These Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes are so easy and delish. With their crispy exterior and tender interior, they are the perfect side to any dish. Add them to salads, tacos or just enjoy as a healthy snack!
These roasted sweet potatoes have become a staple in our house. My 1 year old loves these. She would leave all the options on her plate aside and ask for second and third serving of these sweet potatoes
And this mama does not mind that. Sweet potatoes are so nutritious, with lots of fiber and potassium. Sweet potatoes with orange flesh are richest in beta-carotene, and Vitamin A. They are also lower in calories than regular potatoes.
One of the best way to cook these glorious sweet potatoes is by roasting them. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in them. I love to use my air fryer for these quick side dishes. It is so much more convenient than heating up the oven.
I also like to steam them in the instant pot. Frankly, we have been enjoying sweet potatoes in every way possible. They are a part of every grocery order now.
Which Sweet Potato to Use for Roasting?
There are so many different varieties of sweet potatoes and they are not all the same in taste and texture.
My favorite for roasted have been orange skinned sweet potatoes. They are moist, sweet and creamy. Today I am using Garnet sweet potatoes.
Look for firm potatoes without much bruises or discolorations. Avoid the ones that are becoming softer. Store them in a cool, dry, dark, but well ventilated place.
How to Cut Sweet Potatoes for Roasting?
For this particular recipe, we’re roasting sweet potato cubes, and I recommend cutting the sweet potato into ½ inch chunks.
You can also cut them into fries or wedges. The cooking time varies by the thickness and size.
First, wash and peel the sweet potato. It is easier to peel the skin using a peeler.
You can skip peeling them, if you are buying organic. My family prefers peeled sweet potatoes.
Note: you want a sharp chefs knife to cut sweet potatoes. They can be firm and hard to cut.
After peeling, cut into half or 3 pieces depending on the length of the sweet potato.
Then please one portion vertically on the cutting board. And make cuts into it as shown in the picture above. You want to cut the slices about ½ inch in size.
Then lay each slice flat on the cutting board and make half inch cubes.
Try to keep all cubes similar sized.
How to Roast Sweet Potatoes in the Air Fryer?
A little seasoning goes a long way for these sweet potatoes. I like to keep it simple and toss the cubes with in some avocado or olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well so all the sweet potatoes are coated in the oil and seasoning.
Let's talk about preheating the air fryer. I have made these both with and without preheating and it works well either way. When not preheating, it takes couple of minutes more to get the perfect roasted sweet potatoes.
Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
I used my Instant Vortex air fryer for this recipe. It has the preheat option, so I preheated the air fryer to 400°F.
This air fryer reminds after preheating to add the food, and then also reminds to turn or shake the food. I feel that is a great little feature.
Air fryer for 10-12 minutes for the perfect texture. Shake the basket at about 6 minutes.
If you like them more crunchy, then add a couple of extra minutes.
Air fryer takes half the time than oven, So on regular days and for small quantities I prefer to use air fryer.
Note: When I make these for the baby, then I cut them into even smaller pieces and air fry for 8-10 minutes.
If you want to cook in the oven, preheat the oven to 425°F, and cook for about 30 minutes. Toss the sweet potatoes every 10-15 minutes so they cook evenly.
My Pro-tips
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches.
- No need to boil them before roasting. Yay!
- Serve them right away, they soften as they cool.
Seasoning Options
Here are some more seasoning ideas!
- onion powder
- cumin powder
- red chili powder or paprika for a spicy version
- Curry powder for curry roasted sweet potatoes. Or add the basics such as turmeric, cumin, and my homemade Garam Masala.
- Oh, and add the end you can add the Chili Lime Seasoning from Trader Joes. So good!
Make them sweet by adding the below flavors
- Brown sugar
- Maple syrup
- Cinnamon and Honey for a holiday version
Hope you enjoy these easy air fryer roasted sweet potatoes. They are a perfect side dish to any meal!
Other air fryer veggies you might enjoy:
Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sweet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or olive oil
Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ⅓ teaspoon Salt I used pink himalayan salt, adjust to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into ½ inch pieces.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes to a bowl. Add the avocado oil and seasonings. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
- Air fryer for 10-12 minutes for the perfect texture. Shake the basket at about 6 minutes.
In Oven
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large sheet pan. You can also add the olive oil and seasonsings on the sheet pan.
- Spread evenly so they do not overlap. Cook for 25-30 minutes. Flip every 10-15 minutes for even cooking.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches.
- No need to boil them before roasting. Yay!
- Serve them right away, they soften as they cool.
- onion powder
- cumin powder
- red chili powder or paprika for a spicy version
- curry powder for curry roasted sweet potatoes. Or add the basics such as turmeric, cumin, and garam masala
- Oh, and add the end you can add the Chili Lime Seasoning from Trader Joes. So good!
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Thanks for sharing. Made last night and we really liked them. Hubby said it would go up a notch if we had garnets. I'm now hunting them down 😉
Hi - So happy to hear that. 🙂
Ok...this is my new favorite way to eat sweet potatoes!! Thank you!
Hi - So happy to hear that 🙂
I'm so glad to have found this recipe for instant vortex air fryer. That's the one I use too and most recipes I find are for other brands so I have to be careful with the temperature. Thank you SOOO much for sharing your recipes.
Hi - So happy to hear that it helped 🙂
I can't wait to try this! Can you use frozen sweet potato cubes? If so, what temp and how long to cook in the air fryer?
Hi Ali - I have not tried, but I do think they will work well. Just add a couple of minutes to the cooking time. Hope you enjoy them!
I regularly make roasted sweet potatoes but they take 30+ min in the oven. I like them crispy and may take 40min for what I like. Then I pop them in the airfryer for 3 to 5min to crisp up. With peeling and cutting just right I take almost an hour! Yall that's a lot of time for a side dish. I made your air fryer version and could not believe how they came out just like the oven and then crispy all in 15min cooking. Thank you I cannot believe I did not do this sooner.
Hi Natalie - So happy to hear that. Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂
Can you put honey or syrup on before frying or toss them in that afterwards?
Hi Michelle - Either way works. I have tried seasoning with agave before and then cooking, and it works well.
Do I put the brown suga and maple sugar and mix with the potatoes then put them in the air fryer or after
Hi Cheloe - Either way works. I have tried seasoning with agave before and then cooking, and it works well.
Sounds great! I have an i instant pot so I have to put them in layers many times.
can we have two layers of cubes?
Hi Krish - Sorry I am a bit confused about your question. You have an instant pot air fryer? Ideally you want to put the sweet potato cubes in a single in the air fryer basket.