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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes With Cinnamon

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Cook Time 16 minutes
Pre-heat 5 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 to 2 pounds total)
  • 1–1.5 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1–1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2–3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
  • 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional, for a glaze)
  • Pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika (optional, for a little kick)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer. Set it to 380°F (193°C). Preheating helps the cubes start crisping right away.
  • Prep the sweet potatoes. Peel them if you like a smoother bite, or leave the skin on for extra texture and fiber. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Keep the pieces as even as possible so they cook at the same rate.
  • Dry the cubes. Pat them with a paper towel to remove surface moisture. Dry potatoes brown better and won’t steam.
  • Season. In a large bowl, toss sweet potato cubes with oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. If using maple or honey, add it now and toss well to coat. Aim for a light, even sheen—don’t drench them.
  • Load the basket. Place the cubes in the air fryer in a single layer. A little overlap is fine, but avoid packing them in. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Air fry. Cook for 12–16 minutes, shaking the basket halfway. Start checking at 12 minutes. They’re done when the edges are caramelized and the centers are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Taste and finish. Sprinkle a pinch more salt or cinnamon if desired. For extra gloss, toss with a tiny drizzle of oil or maple while hot.
  • Serve. Enjoy immediately while crisp. They pair well with yogurt and granola at breakfast, greens and goat cheese in salads, or roasted meats at dinner.