Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These crispy air fryer sweet potatoes are a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect as a snack, side, or appetizer. With minimal ingredients and easy prep, they turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Enjoy them on their own or with a tasty dip!
Servings: 4
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ pounds sweet potatoes peeled or unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Dips:
- Garlic aioli
- Lemon tahini dressing
- Vegan chipotle sauce
- Creamy balsamic dressing
- Mexican adobo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 4-5 minutes.
- Wash and peel (if desired) the sweet potatoes. Cut them into even cubes or fries.
- In a bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each piece.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 14-16 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Remove and serve immediately with your favorite dip or on their own.
Notes
- Make sure to dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly before cutting to avoid sogginess.
- If using a smaller air fryer, cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Shake or flip sweet potatoes halfway through for even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste. For extra heat, try adding cayenne pepper or chili powder.
Nutritional Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 286 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 52.2g
- Protein: 4.3g
- Fat: 7.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Fiber: 7.9g
- Sugar: 10.7g
- Vitamin A: 36,327 IU
- Vitamin C: 6.2mg
- Iron: 2mg