Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Crispy & Tender)
These Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes are one of my go-to sides—they’re so easy and ready in under 15 minutes. This well-tested recipe gives you perfectly crisp outsides and soft, tender centers. Great for salads, tacos, bowls, or snacking!
Servings: 3
Equipment
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.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Add the seasoned sweet potatoes to the air fryer and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- 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.
Video
Notes
Tips to cook sweet potatoes in the air fryer:
- 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 at the end, you can add the Chili Lime Seasoning from Trader Joe's. So good!
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 21450IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg