Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes with Cinnamon
When you want a simple and healthy side dish, try this recipe for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes. I seasoned them with ground cinnamon, but you can also use other dried seasonings. Everyone loves these sweet potatoes that are crispy on the outside, but tender and flavorful on the inside.
Sweet potatoes are budget-friendly and go with just about anything. I like to chop them up and air fry for them for an easy side dish.
Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, among an abundance of other disease-fighting vitamins. They can help lower inflammation in the body and lower cholesterol.
Not only are they delicious, but they are worth adding to your daily meal prep. They taste a lot like sweet potato fries, but in cubed form and made with less oil. Additionally, this sweet potato recipe is paleo, Whole30 approved, vegan, and gluten-free!
Air Fried Cinnamon Sweet Potato Cube Benefits
- You can peel and cut the sweet potatoes ahead of time so all you have to do is toss them with oil and into the air fryer they go. Dinner just got easier with this delicious side dish!
- As mentioned above, sweet potatoes are part of a healthy and balanced diet.
- Sweet potatoes are cheap. At less than $1 dollar per pound, they’re a great way to bulk up a meal without straining your wallet. Learn how to freeze sweet potatoes if you have too much in your pantry.
Recommended Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes – Buy the orange fleshed variety as they are naturally sweeter than the white variety, plus they have high levels of beta carotene. Make sure to buy sweet potatoes that are firm with no mold or dark brown spots. If you want a recipe for whole sweet potatoes, be sure to check out my Instant Pot Whole Sweet Potatoes recipe.
- Olive oil – I used olive oil but you could also use coconut oil, ghee, or avocado oil if you prefer. Be sure to check out my article on the safest cooking oils.
- Cinnamon – Cinnamon and sweet potato make an amazing combo. The ground cinnamon helps bring out the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes. If you don’t want to use cinnamon, you can also use seasonings such as chili powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, Italian herbs, or even just salt and pepper (or your favorite seasoning).
- Sea salt – Never underestimate the power of a small amount of sea salt. Salt enhances all the flavors and makes food taste good!
Be sure to see the full recipe card at the end of this post for the exact measurements.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Peel and chop your sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks on a cutting board. It’s okay if they’re not perfect. Just aim for about the same size so that the cubes cook evenly.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Two
Place the sweet potato chunks into a medium bowl.
Step Three
Add the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and cinnamon then stir to combine.
Step Four
Pour the sweet potatoes into the air fryer basket. It’s okay if they overlap a little bit but try your best to get them in a single layer.
Set the cooking time to 12 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop once to toss the cubes during the cooking process.
Once the sweet potatoes are done they will turn brown around the edges. Add 1-2 extra minutes of cook time until they are browned and crispy on the outside (but not burned).
Remove the cooked sweet potatoes from the air fryer and serve warm.
I hope your family loves these recipe for Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes as much as mine does! It’s one of my favorite air fryer recipes that cooks in way less time than the regular oven.
They are the perfect side dish for almost any main dish, including Air Fryer Hamburgers, Air Fryer Turkey Burgers, or Air Fryer Salmon. Or, toss the cubes into a burrito bowl or Buddha bowl for amazing result.
Recipe Tips
- The skin of sweet potatoes is edible, so you don’t have to peel them if you don’t want to. But, if you don’t peel your sweet potatoes, be sure to scrub them well before chopping them.
- If you don’t want to use cinnamon in this recipe, you can use dried rosemary instead.
- You can use olive oil, ghee, coconut oil, or avocado oil in this recipe.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Recipe FAQs
You can microwave them but they will be soft. If you prefer to crisp them up again place them back into the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes or until they’re heated through and crispy again.
Yes! Not only can you eat the sweet potato skin, but it’s good for you too. The skin is full of fiber and other nutrients. Just be sure to clean and dry the sweet potatoes first if you plan to leave the skin on.
Yes! Just follow the recipe and pour the sweet potato cubes onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees F for 35-40 minutes, tossing once during the cooking time.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes with Cinnamon
When you want a simple and healthy side dish, try this recipe for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes. I seasoned them with ground cinnamon, but you can also use other dried seasonings. Everyone loves these sweet potatoes that are crispy on the outside, but tender and flavorful on the inside.
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes (about 3 medium-sized potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or your choice of dried seasonings; see notes for ideas)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop your sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
- Place the chopped sweet potatoes in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the olive oil, cinnamon, and sea salt, and stir to combine.
- Pour the sweet potato cubes into the basket of your air fryer.
- Set the time to 12 minutes at 400°F, stopping to toss the cubes once during the cooking process.
- When the sweet potatoes are done cooking, they will start to darken at the corners and will have a crispy exterior.
- Remove the cooked sweet potato cubes from the air fryer and serve warm.
Notes
- The skin of sweet potatoes is edible, so you don’t have to peel them if you don’t want to. But, if you don’t peel your sweet potatoes, be sure to scrub them well before chopping them.
- If you don’t want to use cinnamon in this recipe, you can use dried rosemary instead. Or, try dried Italian seasoning or dried chili powder if you want to add some spiciness. You can also leave out the seasoning altogether and just use salt and pepper instead.
- You can use olive oil, ghee, coconut oil, or avocado oil in this recipe.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Air fryer
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 4.1 g
- Sodium: 344.3 mg
- Fat: 7.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.9 g
- Fiber: 3.1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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I love this super easy side dish. It’s so flavorful and comforting.