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Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe is guaranteed to give you perfectly roasted, melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
24 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 pound) peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1-2 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Peel the sweet potatoes. Slice and cube the potatoes into approximately ½” pieces; this will ensure even cooking.
  2. Rinse with cold water and strain. I SWEAR by this step. If you don’t rinse them the exteriors turn a touch wrinkly and get just the slightest bit tough. Whereas the rinsed ones keep a pleasantly soft exterior. 
  3. Pat the rinsed sweet potato cubes dry with a towel. Add the sweet potatoes to a baking sheet and toss with olive oil.
  4. Add salt, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (optional) to a bowl and stir to combine.
  5. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the top of the sweet potatoes, and mix for a minute to distribute the season evenly.
  6. Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Once preheated, place the baking sheet of sweet potatoes in the air fryer and cook at 400°F for approximately 12-14 minutes. You can flip halfway through if you’d like, but it's not necessary. 
  8. Once finished cooking, remove from oven and season with additional salt, if desired.

Notes

  • Hint: Did I mention not to skip the rinse with water before the cooking step? Rinse your sweet potato cubes before cooking to ensure smooth, perfectly roasted sweet potato cubes. 
  • Hint: Did I mention not to skip the rinse with water before the cooking step? Rinse your sweet potato cubes before cooking to ensure smooth, perfectly roasted sweet potato cubes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 102mg (4%) Potassium 593mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 24493IU (490%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Potassium 593mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 24493IU 490%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.