For extra crispiness, lightly spray the sweet potatoes with olive oil before air frying. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference. Start with a smaller amount and add more if desired. Serve immediately as a side dish, snack, or as a topping for salads or grain bowls. Consider serving with a cooling dipping sauce like plain Greek yogurt or a cilantro-lime crema.
Sweet and Spicy Air Fried Sweet Potatoes
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME25 mins
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SERVING3 People
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VIEWS10
Transform humble sweet potatoes into a flavor-packed sensation! These air-fried delights boast a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy coating, creating a crispy exterior and a tender, caramelized interior. Get ready for an addictive side dish or a satisfying snack!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate35 g
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Fiber5 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium234 mg
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Sugar11 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) according to the manufacturer's instructions. (5 minutes)
02
Step
0 mins
In a large bowl, combine the cubed sweet potato with olive oil, ensuring each piece is lightly coated.
03
Step
0 mins
Add the brown sugar, sea salt, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and black pepper to the bowl. Toss thoroughly until the sweet potatoes are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
04
Step
0 mins
Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer on the air fryer basket or rack, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook in batches.
05
Step
15 mins
Air fry for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender on the inside and beautifully browned and crispy on the outside.
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Joseph Torp
Jun 30, 2025So easy to make and a great way to get my kids to eat sweet potatoes. I'll definitely be making these again.
Joelle Leannon
Jun 30, 2025I found that 18 minutes was the perfect cooking time for my air fryer.
Berniece Nikolaus
Jun 29, 2025These are so much better than regular fries! I love the flavor combination.
Jan Mcclure
Jun 28, 2025These were a huge hit at our barbecue! Everyone wanted the recipe.
Odell Sawayn
Jun 24, 2025I added a little bit of garlic powder to the spice mixture and it was delicious!
Florence Bailey
Jun 18, 2025I appreciate the tip about not overcrowding the air fryer basket. That really helped them get crispy.
Garland Treutel
Jun 17, 2025These were amazing! The perfect balance of sweet and heat. My family loved them!
Tomasa Armstrongkautzer
Jun 15, 2025Next time I'm going to try adding a little lime juice after cooking for a zesty twist.
Roderick Jones
Jun 14, 2025I used coconut sugar instead of brown sugar and it worked great!