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Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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 meal. Add them to salads, tacos or just enjoy as a healthy snack!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
- Tips to cook sweet potatoes in the air fryer:
- More seasoning options:
- Make them sweet by adding brown sugar, or maple syrup. Add cinnamon and honey for a delicious holiday sweet potato side dish.
- 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!
Nutrition Information
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
513mg
(21%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
32176IU
(644%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32176IU | 644% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.