Simple Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes Recipe

These air fryer sweet potato cubes are cooked until soft and tender. They are the perfect side dish to make in the air fryer in less than 30 minutes.

This air fryer sweet potato cubes recipe is the perfect amount of sweet, savory, and fresh. The sweet potatoes and onion flavors combined with fresh thyme are mixed together and roasted until fragrant. 

Sweet potatoes in the air fryer are easy to make, and they are great for quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This recipe is delicious with all types of main courses and side dishes! 

Cook cubed sweet potatoes in the air fryer whenever you want something naturally sweet, gluten-free, healthy, and comforting. Sweet potatoes are great for any time of the year and go together with many different flavors, so feel free to get creative! 

Ingredients

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

Sweet Potatoes: The orange variety is the most common sweet potato and the one used for this recipe.

Onion: Onion adds an interesting flavor to the potatoes.

Thyme: Fresh is better, but use dry if you don’t have fresh.

Olive oil: I like to use olive oil but feel free to use your favorite cooking oil.

Salt and pepper: it is up to you how much salt and pepper you want to add to this recipe.

How to air fry sweet potatoes cubes

Air fryer sweet potato chunks are quick, simple, and perfect for lunch or dinner whenever you need something tasty and crispy to eat. Whole sweet potatoes are cut into cubes, tossed with fresh thyme, and baked until done! 

First, peel the skins off the sweet potatoes and rinse the potatoes until clean. Next, dice the potatoes into one-inch cubes. 

• Place the cubed sweet potatoes and diced onion in a large bowl or baking sheet. Add the oil and thyme and toss everything together until evenly coated.

• Next, add the seasoned sweet potatoes to the basket and air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Be sure to shake the basket halfway or occasionally so the potatoes evenly cook. 

• Finally, season them with salt and pepper once the potato cubes are done, and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Instead of orange sweet potatoes, use any kind of sweet potatoes. Keep in mind that different potatoes will have different cooking times, especially if using yellow or Asian sweet potatoes. 
• Different air fryer models will yield different results and cooking times. Ensure the sweet potato cubes are tender before removing them from the basket.
• Use any kind of onion to flavor these potatoes. 

Variations

• Flavor these air fryer cubed sweet potatoes with sweet ingredients such as brown sugar, maple syrup, or cinnamon. 
• Use any fresh herb for this recipe, such as oregano, rosemary, or sage. 
• Make sweet potato wedges by cutting the potatoes into wedge shapes. 
• Add different veggies like carrots, broccoli, other types of potatoes, asparagus, and more! 

How Long to Cook Sweet Potato Cubes in air fryer

Cook the sweet potato cubes in the air fryer for at least twenty minutes or until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork or knife. 

What to Serve with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes 

Sweet potatoes are delicious with a variety of different foods! We like to enjoy these potatoes with air fryer scallops, Air fryer Bone-in pork chops, add to tacos, breakfast bowl, any power bowl, or just by themselves! 

How Long to Store Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Store the leftover sweet potato cubes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. 

Freeze the cooked potatoes in a freezer-safe storage bag in the freezer for up to three months. 

How to Reheat Cubed Sweet Potatoes

• Air Fryer – Reheat the potatoes in the air fryer at 325 degrees Fahrenheit until the potatoes are warm and crisp. 
• Oven – Warm the potatoes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and heat the potatoes for ten to fifteen minutes. 

How to Cut Sweet Potato Cubes

Carefully cut the sweet potatoes into cubes. First, you will want to peel the potatoes, then cut them in half. Next, cut the halved potatoes into quarters, then dice the sweet potatoes into cubes. 

Do You Have to Soak Sweet Potatoes in Water Before Air Frying? 

No, sweet potatoes do not have to be soaked in water prior to cooking in the air fryer! Feel free to go ahead and cook these sweet potatoes as is. 

Tools Used to Make This Recipe

• Air Fryer 
• Measuring Spoons
• Cutting board.
• Sharp knife.

More Air Fryer Side Dishes Recipes

• Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
• Simple Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe
• Roasted Acorn Squash in Air Fryer
• Easy Air Fryer Asparagus
• Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe
• Easy Air Fryer Baby Carrots
• Air Fryer Whole Sweet Potato

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