Description
This Sweet Potato Air Fryer recipe is quick, healthy, and delivers crispy, golden bites every time. Perfect as a snack or side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges or cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional toppings: fresh parsley, grated Parmesan, or a drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into even-sized wedges or cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sweet potato pieces with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Place the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding.
- Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Add an extra 5 minutes if needed for perfect crispiness.
- Check for doneness; the sweet potatoes should be golden brown and fork-tender. Air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with your favorite toppings like fresh parsley, grated Parmesan, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
[‘Cut sweet potatoes evenly to ensure even cooking.’, ‘Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to achieve crispiness.’, ‘Shake the basket halfway through cooking for even heat distribution.’, ‘Preheat the air fryer for better results.’, ‘Experiment with seasonings like cinnamon, cumin, or cayenne pepper for variations.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Air Fryer, Healthy, Quick, Easy, Snack, Side Dish, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian