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Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Crispy & Tender)
Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Crispy & Tender) is made with Sweet Potatoes, Avocado Oil, and Garlic powder.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Original yield
- Serves 3
- Ingredients
- 5 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Cook in batches as directed
Keep the batch-cooking step when planning the pan space and cooking sequence.
3. Remember the turn or stir
Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
In the method: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
Avocado Oil (or olive oil )
In the method: Add the avocado oil and seasonings.
Salt (I used pink himalayan salt, adjust to taste)
In the method: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 3. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 pound Sweet PotatoesIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (or olive oil )Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1/3 teaspoon Salt (I used pink himalayan salt, adjust to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly cracked, adjust to taste)
How to make it
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The last little job
Finish as directed
Flip every 10-15 minutes for even cooking.
A little more help as you go
Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Check the air-fryer setup
Follow the air-fryer arrangement, settings and cooking checks in the recipe.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the air fryer, oven, and sheet pan. Start with this step: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What happens at the end?
Flip every 10-15 minutes for even cooking.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
Additional recipe notes
Tips to cook sweet potatoes in the air fryer: Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Cook in batches. No need to boil them before roasting. Yay! Serve them right away; they soften as they cool. More seasoning options: onion powder cumin powder red chili powder or paprika for a spicy version curry powder for curry roasted sweet potatoes. Or add the basics such as turmeric, cumin, and garam masala Oh, and at the end, you can add the Chili Lime Seasoning from Trader Joe’s. So good! Make them sweet by adding brown sugar or maple syrup. Add cinnamon and honey for a delicious holiday sweet potato side dish.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: pipingpotcurry.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.