Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a perfect blend of tender and crunchy textures with a flavorful mix of spices. Using an air fryer, the sweet potato cubes become irresistibly crispy on the outside while remaining soft and sweet inside, making it a healthy, delicious side dish or snack option that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra heat
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Begin by washing and peeling the sweet potatoes. Cut them into roughly 1-inch cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Coat with Oil: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil. Toss well to ensure every cube is evenly coated, which helps achieve the perfect crispiness.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optionally cayenne pepper over the sweet potatoes. Mix thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly across all the pieces.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for approximately 5 minutes to get it ready for cooking.
- Arrange Sweet Potatoes: Place the seasoned sweet potato cubes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. To maintain crispiness, avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
- Air Fry: Cook the sweet potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, shake the basket to promote even browning and crispness on all sides.
- Serve: Carefully remove the crispy sweet potatoes from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper as desired or add chili flakes.
- Ensure sweet potato cubes are cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to maintain crispiness; cook in batches if your air fryer is small.
- Shake or toss the sweet potatoes halfway through cooking for even crispness.
- Use a good quality olive oil to enhance flavor and health benefits.
