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air fried sweet potato cubes with crisp browned edges
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes (12 minutes!)

These crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes are ready in just 12 minutes! These potatoes have a great sweet and smokey flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled meats and veggies!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Annie Holmes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sweet potato cubes about 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon EACH chili powder paprika and brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons EACH garlic powder cumin, and salt

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss the potatoes in the olive oil and set aside.
  • Combine the cornstarch and spices in a small bowl and sprinkle over the potatoes, toss to coat.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F. for 3 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes to the preheated air fryer and fry for 6 minutes, toss the potatoes, and fry for an additional 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For the crispiest potatoes make sure they are in a single layer in the air fryer. 
  • The 12 minute cook time is based on 1/2 inch cubes. If your potatoes are larger, they will not be done in twelve minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 3.8g | Sodium: 366mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 5g