Description
This Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a quick and healthy way to enjoy sweet potatoes with a crispy, flavorful finish. Perfectly seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, these sweet potato chunks are tossed in oil and air fried to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. An ideal side dish or snack that’s both simple to prepare and deliciously nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 1¼ – 1½ lbs. sweet potatoes (2 large or 3 medium-sized)
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 Tbsp. oil (avocado or olive)
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt (to taste)
- ¼ tsp. black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking, which helps in achieving a crispy texture.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks, ensuring even sizes for uniform cooking.
- Coat with Oil: Place the sweet potato chunks in a large bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of avocado or olive oil. Toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with oil, which helps in crisping during air frying.
- Season: Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the oiled potatoes. Mix well until all pieces are evenly coated with the seasoning for a balanced and flavorful taste.
- Air Fry: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer inside the preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, shaking or tossing the basket halfway through to ensure all sides crisp evenly.
- Serve: Once cooked to golden, crispy perfection, serve the sweet potatoes immediately, optionally garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more or less salt and pepper as preferred.
- For extra crispiness, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Sweet potatoes vary in sweetness and moisture; cooking time may slightly vary.
- Use avocado oil for a higher smoke point or olive oil for flavor preferences.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or your favorite herbs for additional flavor and presentation.
