Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe: Discover Crispy Perfection!
Looking for a quick and healthy side dish that’s both delicious and easy to prepare? This Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe delivers crispy, golden-brown sweet potato cubes that are tender on the inside. Perfectly seasoned with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika, they serve as an excellent complement to grilled chicken or can be enjoyed as a nutritious snack. With just 30 minutes of your time, you can whip up this delightful dish that pleases every palate. Enjoy the satisfaction of homemade crispy sweet potatoes without the fuss of traditional frying!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over the sweet potato cubes, then add salt, black pepper, and paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Arrange the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even crispiness.
- Check for doneness after 15 minutes; cook longer if necessary until tender and slightly caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg