Maple Cinnamon Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
Maple Cinnamon Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated with sweet maple syrup and warm cinnamon. This quick and flavorful air fryer side dish is perfect for breakfast, holiday meals, or healthy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized cubes.
- Place the sweet potato cubes in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with maple syrup and olive oil or melted butter.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if using.
- Toss until the cubes are evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F if needed.
- Arrange the sweet potato cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the cubes are golden brown and tender.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
- Serve warm as a side dish or snack.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for the crispiest texture.
- Honey or brown sugar can be used instead of maple syrup.
- Add cayenne pepper for a sweet and spicy variation.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F to restore crispiness.
- Mini marshmallows can be added after cooking for a dessert-style version.
- Rosemary or pumpkin pie spice can create different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
