Air fryer sweet potato chunks recipe (with oven directions!)
Tender, lightly crisp chunks of air fryer sweet potato are a lovely side dish or addition to a salad or other bowl meal. No air fryer? No problem! I've added oven directions, just for you.
Servings 2
Author Becky Striepe
Ingredients
1largesweet potatocut into 1" pieces
1 ½teaspoonolive oilsee note for oil-free
1teaspoonlemon juice or lime juice
¼teaspoonsea saltsee note
up to 1teaspoonseasonings of choicesee note
Instructions
If you are baking, preheat the oven to 425° F.
In a medium bowl, toss together the sweet potato chunks with the lime juice, oil and salt, making sure to coat the potato pieces well.
In the air fryer: Air fry at 400° F for 15-20 minutes, stopping to shake the basket after 8 minutes.
In the oven: Transfer the sweet potato pieces to a lined baking sheet, and spread them out into a single layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender and a little bit crispy.
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Notes
If sweet potato peel isn't your thing, feel free to peel your sweet potatoes prior to air frying. I like the texture the peels bring to the table, but I also know that this is a divisive topic!Feel free to mix up the oils for added flavor. Toasted sesame oil and melted coconut oil are both great substitutes for the olive oil.For an oil-free option, use a tablespoon of maple syrup instead of a teaspoon and a half of oil.You can omit the salt, if you want. If you do, I definitely recommend using one or more of the spices listed in the seasoning section below.Optional seasoning ideas: