These crispy air fryer sweet potatoes are a great side dish for weeknight dinners! It’s one of the easiest ways to cook sweet potatoes.

For someone who eats a LOT of sweet potatoes, I don’t have very many sweet potato recipes on my site other than these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries and this Sweet Potato Casserole!

So, this Air Fryer Sweet Potato cubes recipe is the first of many I’ll be sharing over the coming months. Just in time for autumn!

“A good recipe, we cut back on the rosemary, as the grandkids not used to rosemary yet, but they ate every bite of these yummy sweet potatoes. This recipe is easy enough for kids to make it themselves with some minor overseeing by the adult.”

Marilyn
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

This sweet potato recipe is the perfect side dish for weeknight meals served with a protein like this Air Fryer Thin Pork Chops recipe, and as an added bonus, it’s healthy!

Air frying is one of the best ways to get a crispy exterior on your food without using a lot of oil. The hot air circulates around, crisping up your food.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

This easy side dish recipe combines the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes with savory spices and rosemary, once of my favorite herbs!

If you aren’t a rosemary fan, you can substitute thyme or sage. It will still be delicious.

Check out the other air fryer recipes on my site!

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Frequently Asked Questions

Are sweet potatoes good for you?

Yes, in addition to being delicious, sweet potatoes are packed with Vitamin b6, Vitamin c, and Vitamin a!

Can I use regular potatoes?

Yes! Use white potatoes or new potatoes and you can leave the skin on if you like! The savory spices and herbs are the perfect match for most varieties of potatoes. Feel free to also use different varieties of sweet potatoes.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Can I bake this sweet potato recipe in the oven instead?

Yes, of course! Toss the items on a baking sheet and roast in a single layer for 12-14 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

What should I serve with these crispy sweet potato cubes?

I think there are many dishes that would pair well with this delicious side dish. Here are a few suggestions:

If you want to use your air fryer for the entire meal, I recommend this Air Fryer Burrito recipe or my Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu!

Storage and Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat in the air fryer at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes.

If you have more fresh sweet potatoes to use after making these air fried sweet potato cubes, I recommend trying Spicy Sweet Potato Soup, Sweet Potato Soufflé with Toasted Marshmallow Topping or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries!

A plate heaping with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes with Parmesan and Rosemary

These crispy air fryer sweet potatoes are a great side dish for weeknight dinners! It's one of the easiest ways to enjoy cubed sweet potatoes.
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Course: Side Dish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Michelle Goth

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of sweet potatoes peeled and cubed (less than 1 inch on all sides)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Prepare the air fryer basket by spraying it with cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add sweet potato chunks, avocado oil, fresh rosemary, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper. Toss to coat the sweet potatoes.
  • Add sweet potato cubes to the air fryer basket. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
  • Once the sweet potato cubes are golden brown and easily pierced with a fork, they're done. Remove from the air fryer and serve warm.

Notes

Crispiness: You can spray the sweet potato cubes with extra oil in the last 5 minutes if they aren't crisping up.
As much as I love air fryers, the cook time can really vary from model to model! For this reason, I recommend checking your food every few minutes. When the sweet potatoes start to turn golden brown, they're close to being done.
Common modifications:
  • Spicy: To add a little heat, add 1/8 tsp or chili powder or cayenne pepper to the oil and spice mixture.
  • Sweet: To make a sweet version of this recipe, add 1 tablespoon or brown sugar or maple syrup to the oil and spice mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 459mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g
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