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 a second and third serving of these sweet potatoes.
And this mama does not mind that. Sweet potatoes are incredibly nutritious, rich in fiber and potassium. Sweet potatoes with orange flesh are richest in beta-carotene. They are also lower in calories than regular potatoes.
One of the best ways 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 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 now part of every grocery order.
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 roasting has been orange-skinned sweet potatoes. They are moist, sweet, and creamy. Today I am using Garnet sweet potatoes.
Look for firm potatoes without many 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 chef’s 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 1/2 inch in size.
Then lay each slice flat on the cutting board and make half-inch cubes.
Try to keep all cubes similar in size.
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 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 a 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 you to preheat it, and then also reminds you 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 for about 6 minutes.
If you like them well-cooked, then add a couple of extra minutes.
Air fryer takes half the time as an oven, so on regular days and for small quantities, I prefer to use an air fryer.
Note: When I make these for the baby, I cut them into even smaller pieces and air fry for 8-10 minutes.
If you want to cook in the oven, preheat it to 425°F and cook for approximately 30 minutes. Toss the sweet potatoes every 10-15 minutes to ensure even cooking.
My Pro-tips
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches.
- There is 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 at the end, you can add the Chili Lime Seasoning from Trader Joe’s. So good!
Make them sweet by adding the following 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
Video
Ingredients
- 1 pound Sweet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil, or olive oil
Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/3 teaspoon Salt , I used pink himalayan salt, adjust to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly cracked, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1/2 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!
these were delicious, thank you for the recipe.I added a bit of paprika and turmeric in addition to the seasonings. i baked in the air fryer at 190°C for 10minutes and I shook the basket halfway through (374F)
Suggestion : instead of olive oil or avocado oil, use coconut oil and for seasoning just a little sea salt . . . the roasted/air fried sweet potatoes taste like candy, sooooo good !! (they sell big tubs of coconut oil VERY reasonably priced at Costco and it’s yummy and smells so good)
Can you not peel it? Is it just as good?
Hi Tom – It is not required to peel the sweet potatoes, but you can if you like. I like to keep the peel as it is nutritious and easier for me. Just make sure to wash the potato well before using.
An easy, delicious and healthy recipe I’ve made for my family about once a week for more than a year now. Thank you!
Easy and excellent
Hi – So happy to hear that! 😊 Thank you for trying it!
Very tasty and yummy recipe and its very helpful for me to make the recipe.
Hi Alexa – Glad you found the recipe helpful and tasty! Happy cooking! 😊🍴
THis is a very good recipe.
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You state sweet potato is rich in vitamin A. As a nutritionist I will tell you this is incorrect. Vitamin A is only found in animal foods. Beta Carotene is not vitamin A. Yes the body can convert some of it to vitamin A (in a healthy body ~ 15% of the Beta Carotene is converted to vitamin A) and Yes Beta Carotene is healthy for other reasons and Yes sweet potato is a nutrition power house, but it is not Vitamin A. This is a common error I see in the literature. I would like to encourage you to correct this information. Thank you.
Hi Linda – Thanks for sharing the details. I have corrected it now. It is interesting that the final dish still becomes rich in Vitamin A as the beta carotene is consumed by the body.
Simple and delicious! I used two orange flesh sweet potatoes (almost 2 pounds total). Other than cutting the potatoes into 2 inch chunks, I followed the recipe and instructions. Perfection. I served these with Maple Glazed Pork Chops and green beans. Freakin’ delicious!
Hi Laura – So great to hear that. Thank you for sharing it 🙂