4-ingredient Sweet Potato Chunks in Air Fryer

Roasted sweet potato chunks are crispy on the exterior, and tender on the interior and you can make them much quicker than roasting them in the oven. Sweet potatoes are nutritious and you can enjoy them as a snack or combine them with almost everything. All you will need are a few simple spices and 17 minutes of your time.

Ah, sweet potatoes! These magical, orange-hued beauties are not only a powerhouse of nutrients but also super versatile. Let’s give them a fun, flavorful twist by pairing them with fresh garlic, olive oil, and a medley of spices including dried oregano, chili flakes, and parsley.

It’s a perfect harmony of sweet, spicy, and savory!

I can hear you thinking, “Victoria, sweet potatoes in an air fryer? Are you sure?” Oh, I’m more than sure, my friends! Air frying these golden nuggets not only makes them irresistibly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, but it’s also a guilt-free alternative to deep-frying.

And let’s face it, who doesn’t love a bit of indulgence without the calorie overload?

If you will make this recipe for kids, then consider cutting the sweet potatoes a little bit thinner than usual so your kids will enjoy the sweet potatoes as finger food.

🥰 Why You Will Love This Recipe?

• It is very easy to cook and you don’t need to use a lot of oil for this recipe.
• Potato chunks are a healthier alternative to classic potatoes.
• You can serve them with any type of meat or fish.
• It’s a good option if you’re looking for a kid-friendly snack or side dish.

If you love these sweet potato chunks, and you’re looking for other side dish recipes in the air fryer, you will love also Carrot Fries in Air Fryer, Eggplant Fries, Spicy Broccoli in Air Fryer, or Zucchini Chips.

🏆 Expert Tips and On What to Pay Attention?

• Cut the sweet potatoes into equal-sized cubes. This will allow all the potato chunks will cook evenly.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave some free space between the potato cubes if you want to get evenly cooked potato chunks.
• You don’t need to boil the sweet potatoes before cooking them in the air fryer.
• Serve them right away after you cook them. If you leave them to rest and cool down, they will lose their crispy texture and the potatoes will become soft.

🥘 Ingredients and Substitutes

• Sweet Potatoes. Pick whatever potatoes that are easier for you to find. Usually, the most common types that you will find in the stores are Garnet or Jewel Sweet Potatoes.
• Garlic. I used fresh garlic cloves. If you don’t have fresh garlic in the kitchen, you can easily replace it with dried garlic powder.
• Spices. I used dried oregano, chili flakes, and chopped parsley. You can replace the dried oregano with rosemary, thyme, or with a mix of Italian or Province spices. The chili flakes, you can substitute with black pepper, and paprika, or omit them altogether if you don’t like spicy food or if you cook sweet potatoes for your kids.

🍳 Variations

You can use the same recipe but cut the sweet potatoes in different shapes. You can make also the sweet potatoes fried or sweet potato wedges in the air fryer. Keep in mind that as thinner the potatoes are, the lower the cooking time also will be reduced.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

This recipe goes perfectly with any type of meat or fish. A few suggestions will be to serve them near a Stuffed Pork Roast, Chicken Leg Quarters in an Air Fryer, Dorade Fish Fillet, or White Fish Fillet.

👩‍🍳 Step-by-step Directions

First of all, prepare the sweet potatoes. Wash and peel the potatoes. You can use a peeler to make the process easier.

Now, cut the sweet potatoes into similar in size cubes and place them into a bowl in which it will be easy for you to mix them.

Pro Tip: If you are limited in time or you want to make them crispier, you can cut them thinner, like chunks of ½ of an inch. As I wanted them a little bit softer in the center, I cut mine into cubes of about 1″ in size.

After that, take two cleaned garlic cloves and crush them. Put the crushed garlic over the potato chunks.

Next, pour the dried oregano, hot pepper, salt, or other spices that you decided to use. Mix everything well so that all the potato chunks are evenly seasoned on all sides.

Arrange the potato chunks on the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook the potato cubes for 12 minutes at 400°F (200°C).

Quick note: Please take into consideration that the cooking time may differ from one air fryer model to another because the heating power, the air fryer basket shape, and the size may be different. Another factor for a different cooking time may be the type of sweet potato that you used and how thin you cut them. The timing of 12 minutes is for the Cosori Air Fryer 5.8QT and for the potato chunks that were cut 1″ in size. Because of that, in the last minutes of cooking, check how well are cooked the sweet potatoes and adjust the timing if needed.

If you use a smaller air fryer or you need to make a larger portion of sweet potatoes, then consider cooking them in a few batches to ensure hot air circulation between the sweet potato cubes. This will allow the potatoes to cook evenly on all sides.

If you cook these sweet potatoes in a smaller air fryer, the cooking time will be shorter for a few minutes.

If you want the potato chunks to be even crispier, you can cook them for a few extra minutes.

In the end, you can add over the sweet potato cubes chopped parsley, or other aromatic herbs that you decided to use.

♻️ Make Ahead, Storage, and Reheating:

Can I Prepare the Sweet Potato Ahead?

I do not recommend cooking the sweet potatoes ahead because they will soften and the taste will not be as good as right after you will cook them. As this is a simple recipe, consider cooking the potato chunks right when you plan to serve them.

How Long Does the Potato Last in the Fridge?

You can keep them for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.

Can You Freeze the Potato Chunks?

Yes, you can, but if you want to get the best taste from your sweet potatoes, I recommend serving them freshly cooked.

How to Reheat the Potato Cubes?

You can reheat them in the air fryer for about 3-5 minutes. Make sure not to reheat them too much because you risk drying them.

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