Air Fryer Diced Sweet Potatoes
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Made from scratch diced sweet potatoes in the air fryer are so healthy and delicious with just the right amount of seasonings to compliment the natural sweetness! They are a fantastic side dish with breakfast, brunch, and dinner! You are going to love making this easy air fryer diced sweet potatoes recipe!
Air Fryer Diced Sweet Potatoes
Diced sweet potatoes cooked in the air fryer are perfectly browned with a touch of crispiness on the outside and so tender on the inside. It’s an amazing side dish that is super quick and easy to make that is sure to have you craving more! All you have to do is dice sweet potatoes, toss them with some oil and seasonings, and then pop in the air fryer to cook for 20 minutes! No need to stand over a hot stove or make a mess. Easy peasy and just minutes to total sweet potato yumminess!
Also, sweet potatoes are very versatile, so this simple recipe is really easy to customize! Adding a different herb or seasoning can enhance the recipe or change the complete flavor profile. It’s totally up to you!
Why Are Sweet Potatoes Good For You?
Thought of as a superfood by many, sweet potatoes are loaded with several minerals and vitamins including A, B, and C. In fact, just one sweet potato gives you almost 400% of the vitamin A that you need in a day. Vitamin A keeps both your immune system and eyes healthy. This is why sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritious vegetables you can eat. 
Making homemade air fried diced sweet potatoes is really easy and doesn’t require any fancy ingredients. This is what you will need:
- 2 Sweet Potatoes
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Just 4 simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand!
To begin, wash the sweet potatoes and peel them if you like. You can also use unpeeled sweet potatoes too. Then dice the potatoes into small cubes and place them into a large bowl.
Next, drizzle the diced sweet potatoes with about one tablespoon of olive oil. You can also use any type of vegetable oil you want if you don’t like or have any olive oil in your pantry. Then sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper to season and toss them together to evenly coat the diced sweet potatoes.
Now, put the seasoned sweet potatoes into the air fryer and cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
Once the sweet potatoes are done cooking, remove them from the air fryer basket and put them on your serving dish to enjoy! I like to dip mine in some of my sriracha chili sauce for an added kick or my BBQ sauce for an added zing!
How to Store Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Air fried diced sweet potatoes will keep in the fridge for up to one week when stored in a covered container. I don’t suggest freezing air fryer diced sweet potatoes. You can try it, but it doesn’t always work so well. If you do freeze them just make sure it’s in a sealed freezer bag and they will keep for about 3 months.
How to Reheat Air Fried Diced Sweet Potatoes
To reheat, simply put the sweet potatoes in the microwave for about 3 minutes on medium power or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. If reheating from frozen, I suggest putting them on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until they crisp up. This will take varying times depending on the portion size you are reheating, but will be around 20 minutes.
Air Fryer Diced Sweet Potatoes Variations
This recipe is amazing as is with just simple salt and pepper used to season the sweet potatoes. But if you want to add some extra flavor to the sweet potatoes it’s super easy to customize. All you have to do is add any additional herb or spice at the same time that you add the oil, salt, and pepper. Then just toss together and cook as stated in the recipe.
My favorite spice to add to diced sweet potatoes has got to be smoked paprika! It adds a little Spanish flair and a hint of smoky flavor that goes great with the sweetness of the potatoes. Now, for some spice, cayenne pepper adds wonderful heat. I also love to add a touch of rosemary or thyme when making this dish as a side for dinner. So the variations are many and you can be as creative as you like!
What to Serve with Air Fryer Diced Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are so yummy and go with almost everything from breakfast to dinner! These are just a few of my favorite mains to serve with them.
- Eggs Scrambled with Green Onions
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts In The Air Fryer
- How To Make Ribs In The Instant Pot
- Mexican Style Scrambled Eggs
- BBQ Baked Chicken Legs With Honey Soy
More Air Fryer Recipes
Did you enjoy this recipe for diced sweet potatoes cooked in the air fryer!?! It’s such a healthy way to cook with so many different recipes to choose from. These are just a few of my latest air fryer recipes.
- Frozen Shrimp Tempura In The Air Fryer
- Zucchini Bread In the Air Fryer
- Homemade Meatloaf In The Air Fryer
- Banana Muffins In the Air Fryer
- Frozen Tamales In The Air Fryer
Air Fryer Diced Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 2 Large Sweet Potatoes
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
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Instructions
- Wash your sweet potatoes and peel them if you like. You can also use unpeeled sweet potatoes. Then dice them into small cubes and place into a large bowl.
- Drizzle the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Then toss to coat evenly with the oil and seasonings. You can use as much oil and seasonings as you want.
- Put the coated sweet potatoes into the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 20 minutes. Then halfway through cooking, at 10 minutes, remove the air fryer basket and shake it so that the sweet potatoes cook evenly. Then put the potatoes back into the air fryer to let them finish cooking.
- When done, remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and transfer them to your serving dish of choice to enjoy.
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See also:
- How To Make Whole Baked Spaghetti Squash
- Apple Cake with Almond Flour- Gluten-Free
- Fresh Steamed Spinach In The Instant Pot
