Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes (2024)

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes are an effortless side dish that transitions from side to salad topper to taco stuffer. Crispy outside and tender inside, they are quick and easy to make thanks to the magic of the air fryer!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes Recipe

• The Perfect Seasoning Blend. We’re talking smoky, savory, and peppery, which balances the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. These air fryer sweet potato cubes are so irresistible, they may not even make it to your plate!
• Ready in a Flash. Roast sweet potatoes in the oven are good but take double or even triple the cooking time. The air fryer gets it done in just 12 minutes!
• Use Them for All the Things. I’m not kidding when I say these sweet potatoes are a multitasker! They pair well with everything from Tex-Mex to Middle Eastern to standard American fare. Use them as an easy weeknight side dish, appetizer, or a component for other dishes. I share lots of ideas below!
• Budget-Friendly. Sweet potatoes tend to be inexpensive, and you probably have the rest of the ingredients you need on hand in your pantry. (For more budget-friendly sweet potatoes in the air fryer, try my Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes and Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.)

How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

The Ingredients

• Sweet Potato. You can use traditional orange sweet potatoes or the fun purple or white ones. Orange sweet potatoes have more moisture, while other varieties tend to be starchier and a little less sweet.
• Oil. I used extra-virgin olive oil, but you can use another oil you like for cooking.
• Seasonings. Salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground black pepper make these air fryer sweet potato cubes DELISH.

The Directions

1. Prep. Cut the potatoes into cubes.

2. Season. Toss the the cubes with oil and seasonings.

3. Add to Air Fryer. Transfer the potatoes to the basket in an even layer.

4. Cook. Air fry sweet potato cubes at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket at the halfway point. Season to taste with additional salt and ENJOY!

More Seasoning Ideas

• Herbs. Add fresh or dried thyme, rosemary, or sage along with the oil, salt, and pepper.
• Spice Blends. Swap out the smoked paprika and garlic powder for your favorite spice blends, like Cajun seasoning or taco seasoning.
• Parmesan. After the potatoes have finished cooking, sprinkle them with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
• Cinnamon. Lean into the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes by seasoning them with ground cinnamon; you can also add a little bit of maple syrup to make your air fryer sweet potato cubes extra sweet.
• Cumin. Ground cumin is a nice all-purpose option if you want your sweet potatoes to be more savory. It pairs well with Middle Eastern and Tex-Mex flavors.

Ways to Use Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

• Salads. Use air fryer sweet potato cubes instead of the roasted sweet potatoes in this Mexican Salad.
• Tacos and Burritos. Combine these sweet potato cubes with Instant Pot Black Beans for a vegetarian taco and burrito filling.
• Meal Bowls. Jazz up a Buddha Bowl or Burrito Bowl with some sweet potato goodness.
• Appetizers. Serve air fryer sweet potato cubes as an appetizer with dipping sauces like ketchup, Homemade BBQ Sauce, or Roasted Red Pepper Dip.
• Breakfast Hash. Use sweet potato cubes in place of traditional breakfast potatoes, as seen in this Sweet Potato Hash.
• Side Dish. Serve these sweet potatoes as an alternative to fries with a Vegan Burger, or alongside weeknight staples like Baked Chicken Breast.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Cut the Potatoes to the Same Size. To ensure even cooking, make sure all your sweet potato cubes are roughly the same size. You don’t want hard, raw-tasting sweet potatoes spoiling your meal!
• Don’t Overcrowd the Basket. Make sure you leave space in between the cubes for air to circulate so the sweet potatoes cook evenly. This is the first rule of air frying!
• Shake the Basket Halfway Through Cooking. This helps ensure that all sides of the potatoes get crisped up evenly and delightfully. And if our sweet potatoes aren’t delightful, what are we even doing here?