Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes is a quick and easy 5 ingredient recipe. A must-try fall favorite vegetarian side made with pantry staples. Serve as a quick snack, with mains or enjoy with a bowl of hot soup.
Sweet Potatoes are quite versatile. Like regular potatoes, they can be roasted, air fried, deep fried, grilled, boiled and mashed. Quinoa Sweet Potato Patties and Sweet Potato Fries are some of the best ways to enjoy this delightful root veggie.
The fact that these sweet potato cubes are Gluten Free and Vegan and made with less oil, makes it a perfect addition to your weekday menu. A great way of including more vegetables in your diet. It is a kid-friendly recipe too (spices etc. can be adjusted)
It takes literally 5 ingredients, one bowl and an Air Fryer for this recipe. You can serve them warm with a generous squeeze of lime and finely chopped cilantro. I love serving it as side with Indian mains like Dal and Rice.
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Ingredients
I have used purple sweet potatoes. You can use any variety (available in local farmers market or supermarkets) for this recipe.
Peeling the Skin of Sweet Potato?
If you plan to keep the skin on, scrub the potatoes well to remove any dirt or mud particles.
There is NO need to SOAK Sweet Potatoes in water (to remove excess starch)
Spices / Seasoning - I have used Garlic Powder and smoked paprika.
Variety of spices including Garam Masala, Curry Powder, Turmeric and ground Cumin can be used. If you prefer heat, add a small pinch of cayenne.
Experiment with spices or seasoning based on your family's taste and preferences.
I have used Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the recipe. I do recommend some quantity as it prevents the vegetables from appearing dehydrated or dried.
Note - For 500 grams of potatoes, we are using 1 tablespoon of oil.
How to Air Fry Sweet Potatoes Cubes
Wash and Peel the Sweet Potatoes. (Step 1)
Cut them into small cubes and add to a bowl. Add seasoning / spices, oil and mix well. (Step 2)
After the sweet potatoes are coated with spices, pre-heat the Air Fryer. Spray / brush oil in the basket before placing the sweet potato cubes. (Steps 3-4)
Air Fry for 20 minutes. Shake the basket at regular intervals (after 10 minutes of cooking).
Air Fried Roasted Sweet Potatoes are ready to serve
Serving Suggestions
Fall season is all about celebrating root vegetables.
The easiest way to serve Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes is with a bowl of tomato ketchup or Cilantro Mint Chutney.
If you are big on meal planning and want to include sweet potatoes / more seasonal vegetables in your diet, you might find some of the below ideas useful.
For an Indian Meal, I would suggest serving the sweet potato cubes as a side with Red Lentil Dal (Masoor Dal) or Chana Dal and Basmati Rice or Quinoa. This would be Gluten Free and Vegan Meal as well.
Serve as side with SOUP. Our favorites are Tom Kha or the Thai Coconut Soup, Broccoli Soup and Minestrone Soup for a hearty and filling lunch that combines pasta and beans.
Add the Air Fried Sweet Potato Cubes to Salads or Buddha Bowls. Serve as side with sandwiches, burgers or veggie wraps as a substitute to French Fries.
FAQ
Most definitely, they can. Being a vegetarian myself and using Air Fryer since last 4 years, you can make everything from roasted vegetables, fries, patties, cutlets, veggie chips, paneer tikka, pakoras, roasted nuts easily and with less oil.
You can slice the sweet potatoes and make wafers or chips or make wedges, fries using an Air Fryer.
Once the potatoes are peeled and cubed, heat a skillet or cast iron pan with some oil and sauté the cubes until they are golden. These can be baked in an oven in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 500 g Sweet Potato Approx 3 cups of cubed sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Wash and Peel the Sweet Potatoes. Cut them into small cubes and add to a bowl.
- Pre-heat the Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 180 degree Celsius.
- To the bowl, add garlic powder, paprika, season with salt and oil. Toss well.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, spray oil in the basket, add the sweet potato cubes.
- Air Fry for 20 minutes. Shake the basket at regular intervals (after 10 minutes of cooking).
- Once the sweet potatoes have roasted, remove them onto a serving plate or bowl.
Notes
- I have added the entire quantity of cubed potatoes in one batch while air frying. They don't turn soggy and are perfect with a soft center.
- All Air Fryer snacks are recommended to be consumed while they are hot / warm.
- Leftovers can be re-heated either in a microwave or air fryer and served.
- The Recipe is Gluten Free and Vegan.
- This recipe serves 4 people as appetizers (if serving other things as well), would be sufficient and filling for 2 people as sides to main course.
- If you double the recipe, air fry in two batches.
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