The air fryer has become a staple appliance in many American kitchens, and one of its most popular uses is making the perfect air fryer sweet potato.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Air Fryer Sweet Potato
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 18 minutesminutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
2medium sweet potatoes
1½tablespoonsolive oil
¾teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonpaprika
¼teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C)
Toss sweet potato cubes with oil and seasoning
Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket
Cook for 14–18 minutes, shaking halfway
For extra browning, raise temperature to 400°F for the final 2–3 minutes
Notes
Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. Cutting sweet potatoes evenly helps them cook at the same rate. Seasonings can be adjusted or added after cooking for different flavor variations.