Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Spice up your next side dish with these Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes! They’re soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, with sweet and spicy flavors that makes them irresistible. They take just minutes to prep and they cook up in about 20 minutes!
Sweet potatoes are a favorite in my family, so I make them a number of different ways to change things up.
My baked sweet potato recipe and oven roasted sweet potatoes are tried and true favorites, but I love using my air fryer for quick and easy side dishes.
My air fryer sweet potato fries are one of my most popular recipes because they’re tender, crispy and completely addictive.
These Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes are just as addictive with a sweet and spicy blend of honey, chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper.
The sweet and savory flavors make this side dish completely irresistible, and it cooks up in about 20 minutes.
This is definitely one of my favorite easy air fryer recipes. 🙂
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Air fryer roasted sweet potatoes are tender, crispy and coated in an irresistible blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
- They take minutes to prep and they cook up in about 20 minutes.
- It’s an easy side dish that is perfect with almost anything you’re serving.
- This recipe can be changed up with your favorite variety of sweet potatoes and seasonings.
Recipe ingredients
- Sweet potatoes. You’ll need 2 large sweet potatoes, or roughly 2 lbs. for this recipe. I used garnet yams, but your favorite variety will work perfectly. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into uniform sized cubes to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Olive oil. The oil promotes browning and crispness. Sub with avocado oil or your favorite variety.
- Honey. Adds sweet flavor that complements the spices. Sub with maple syrup to make this vegan.
- Spices. Chili powder, garlic powder and cayenne pepper create spicy, savory flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the sweet potatoes. Sub with your favorite seasonings, or try my blackened seasoning recipe or homemade jamaican jerk seasoning.
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make roasted sweet potatoes in the air fryer
Roasting sweet potatoes in the air fryer is so easy that you may never make them in the oven again. There’s no preheating necessary, which saves you time and they’re every bit as delicious!
Cube the sweet potatoes quickly and easily with my handy instructions below. They can be prepped up to a few days in advance!
Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform sized cubes and toss them every 5 minutes or so to ensure that they cook evenly.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut off the tops and bottoms. Cut in half width-wise to create a flat surface, then place the sweet potato halves cut side down on a cutting board and cut lengthwise into halves or thirds depending on their thickness.
- Cut into uniform 1/2″ cubes.
- Combine the olive oil, honey, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the sweet potato cubes with the seasoning mixture until well coated.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes or so until tender and crispy.
Recipe FAQs
Oil is optional, but I recommend using oil as it makes the sweet potatoes nice and crispy.
Sweet potatoes cut into 1/2″ cubes will take about 20-25 minutes to cook at 400 degrees. All air fryer temperatures vary, so be sure to check for doneness after 15 minutes. I also recommend tossing the sweet potatoes every 5 minutes or so to ensure even cooking.
Below are some common reasons for air fryer roasted sweet potatoes to turn black:
1). The oven temperature is too high. Cook the sweet potatoes no higher than 400 degrees, but be sure to monitor the sweet potatoes for doneness and reduce the temperature to 375 degrees or lower if they brown too quickly.
2). Air fryer basket is over crowded. If your air fryer basket is overcrowded, it could result in uneven cooking. To ensure that they cook evenly, toss and flip the sweet potatoes every 5 minutes or so or cook them in batches.
3). Sugar and seasonings. Seasonings that contain sugar can burn when they’re exposed to high heat. Toss the sweet potatoes frequently and lower the temperature as needed.
4). Residue or buildup in the air fryer. Be sure that your air fryer basket is clean as food residue, oil or burnt particles can stick to the sweet potatoes and cause them to blacken.
Serving suggestions
These air fryer sweet potato cubes are the perfect easy side dish or addition to salads, bowls and more.
- They make a simple side dish for oven baked pork chops or grilled bbq chicken. They’re also a perfect holiday side dish for slow cooker ham and roasted turkey breast.
- Serve for brunch alongside poached eggs or ham and cheese frittata.
- Add them to salads such as fall harvest salad or wild rice salad.
- Toss with your favorite herbs and a squeeze of lime, or even top with feta cheese.
- Turn them into sweet potato salad by tossing them with apple cider vinegar dressing, chopped bell pepper and red onion.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform sized cubes and toss them every 5 minutes or so to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Change things up with your favorite herbs or seasonings.
- Store air fryer roasted sweet potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To reheat, microwave for 1 – 1.5 minutes or crisp them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
More air fryer recipes you’ll love
- Air fryer baked potatoes
- Air fryer brussels sprouts
- Air fryer corn on the cob
- Air fryer meatballs
- Air fryer potatoes
- Air fryer potato skins
- Air fryer salmon
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Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. sweet potatoes about 2 large; roughly 6 cups cubed sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons honey sub with maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more for extra spice!
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2" cubes, then place them in a large bowl.2 lbs. sweet potatoes
- Combine the olive oil, honey, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss well to coat.2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1.5 tablespoons honey, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Place the sweet potato cubes in the air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until tender, tossing about every 5 minutes. If at any point the sweet potatoes become too dark before they're done, lower the heat to 375 or so and continue cooking. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: Cut the sweet potatoes into uniform sized cubes and toss them every 5 minutes or so to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Change things up with your favorite herbs or seasonings.
- Store air fryer roasted sweet potatoes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To reheat, microwave for 1 – 1.5 minutes or crisp them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
