Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
These air fryer sweet potato cubes are golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack, a simple side, or meal prep magic, this recipe’s got you covered—no deep fryer in sight
Servings 2
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 chefs knife
- 1 grater
- 1 chopping board
Ingredients
- 1 medium/large baking sweet potato
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½-1 Tbsp cajun spice
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Precook the Sweet Potato For Extra Crispiness
- Place sweet potato cubes into a pan of salted boiling water and gently simmer for around 7 minutes until fork tender
- Drain and let them cool completely to dry out the surface.
- Preheat the Air Fryer
- Set your air fryer to 190°C and let it preheat for 3–5 minutes (if your model requires it).
- Season the Sweet Potatoes
- In a bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cajun spice, salt and pepper and toss well until evenly coated
- Air Fry
- Spread the cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 190°C for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- For extra crisp edges, air fry for an additional 2–3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. My air fryer has a crisp function which you can use here if you air fryer has a similar function.
- Serve
- Enjoy hot with your favourite dipping sauce, or sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.