Sweet Potato Bites
Sweet Potato Bites
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, or to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Wash the sweet potato thoroughly under cool running water. Trim and discard the ends of the sweet potato.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Cut the sweet potato into uniform bite-sized cubes, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch in size. Smaller cubes will cook faster and more evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the chopped sweet potato cubes into a large resealable container or a mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Drizzle the sweet potato cubes with olive oil. If using a container, secure the lid and shake vigorously to evenly coat the potatoes. If using a bowl, toss with a spoon or your hands until well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne powder (adjusting to your spice preference), and Italian seasoning to the sweet potatoes. Ensure all seasonings are added generously.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
If using a container, close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes until all the sweet potato cubes are thoroughly and evenly coated with the seasonings. If using a bowl, toss well with a spoon or your hands.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the seasoned sweet potato cubes into the basket of your air fryer, ensuring they are in a single layer as much as possible for even cooking. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Place the basket into the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 385°F and cook for 20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time (around 10 minutes), shake the basket to redistribute the sweet potatoes for even crisping.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 385
- 9
Check for doneness and crispiness. If the sweet potatoes are not yet tender inside and crispy outside, continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until desired texture is achieved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Once cooked, carefully remove the crispy sweet potato bites from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving bowl. Serve immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sweet Potato Bites
- 1 sweet potato, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, or to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Wash the sweet potato thoroughly under cool running water. Trim and discard the ends of the sweet potato.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Cut the sweet potato into uniform bite-sized cubes, approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch in size. Smaller cubes will cook faster and more evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the chopped sweet potato cubes into a large resealable container or a mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Drizzle the sweet potato cubes with olive oil. If using a container, secure the lid and shake vigorously to evenly coat the potatoes. If using a bowl, toss with a spoon or your hands until well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne powder (adjusting to your spice preference), and Italian seasoning to the sweet potatoes. Ensure all seasonings are added generously.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
If using a container, close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes until all the sweet potato cubes are thoroughly and evenly coated with the seasonings. If using a bowl, toss well with a spoon or your hands.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the seasoned sweet potato cubes into the basket of your air fryer, ensuring they are in a single layer as much as possible for even cooking. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Place the basket into the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 385°F and cook for 20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time (around 10 minutes), shake the basket to redistribute the sweet potatoes for even crisping.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 385 - 9
Check for doneness and crispiness. If the sweet potatoes are not yet tender inside and crispy outside, continue cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until desired texture is achieved.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Once cooked, carefully remove the crispy sweet potato bites from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving bowl. Serve immediately as a delicious and healthy side dish.
⏱️ 2 min