Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Air fried sweet potato chunks served on a plate.

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Diced sweet potato chunks or cubes are tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then air fried until tender. This is an easy recipe that is perfect to serve alongside your favorite dishes.

Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 14

Total Time 24

Servings

Calories 314kcal

Author Kate Hahnel

Equipment

Ingredients

3-4 medium-sized sweet potatoes.
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil.
¾ teaspoon salt.
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
3 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup) - optional

Instructions

Clean and scrub the sweet potatoes under running water then peel (leave the skin on if you prefer).
Trim off the ends of the sweet potatoes. Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch disks, and then into smaller cubes, about 1 inch in size.
Transfer the cubed sweet potato to a large bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and black pepper and ensure everything is well coated.
3-4 medium-sized sweet potatoes., ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil., ¾ teaspoon salt., ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
Transfer the sweet potato chunks to your air fryer basket, close, and air fry at 390°F (approximately 200°C) for 13-14 minutes. Avoid overcrowding; depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in 2-3 batches. Check the sweet potatoes midway through cooking and shake your air fryer basket or carefully turn the potatoes using a spatula. Check for doneness by using a fork to press one cube of sweet potato on a plate. It should easily smush if cooked. Once cooked, transfer to a bowl and drizzle with honey, if using.
3 tablespoon honey
For crispy and tender sweet potatoes, serve immediately (they turn softer as they cool).

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Notes

Whether you choose to peel or not to peel is totally up to you; your sweet potatoes will taste great either way.
Cube your sweet potato as regularly as possible to ensure the chunks cook evenly.
Check midway cooking and shake your air fryer basket a few times to prevent burning. If using the Ninja Foodi Multicooker, use a spatula or wooden spoon to carefully turn.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent the sweet potatoes from turning too soft. You may need to cook the sweet potato cubes in batches, depending on how big or small your basket is.

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