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Air fryer sweet potato cubes

Nataliia
These air fryer sweet potato cubes are coated in herbs, spices, and olive oil and air fried until perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside - all ready in under 20 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course holiday sides, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 127 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Air fryer I used Ninja XL

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large orange sweet potatoes garnet or jewel
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (add more for serving)
  • ½ teaspoon dry thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Wash, scrub and pat dry the sweet potato. Peel it using a veggie peeler or a knife (optional). Cut the sweet potato into ½-1 inch cubes.
  • In a large bowl, add potato cubes, salt and oil. Mix to coat.
    2 large orange sweet potatoes, ¼ teaspoon salt (add more for serving), 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Arrange the potatoes in air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry at 390°F for about 8 minutes tossing them gently halfway though.
  • Transfer the potatoes back to the bowl. Add herbs and spices. Mix to coat.
    ½ teaspoon dry thyme, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon allspice (optional)
  • Air fry for another 4-5 minutes at 390°F or until crispy on the outside and fork tender on the inside.

Notes

  • cut the potatoes into even cubes for even cooking.
  • you can leave the skin on for extra fiber and nutrients.
  • do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • adding spices after the first round of cooking prevent them from burning.
  • use favorite sweet or savory spices.
  • nutritional facts are for information purposes only, and not to be considered medical advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 15.5gProtein: 1.5gFat: 6.9gSodium: 145.5mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 4.9g
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