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Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potato Cubes

Diced sweet potato tossed in maple, cinnamon, and a little vanilla, air fried until the edges caramelise and the centres go soft.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 1 tsp butter optional finish

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Large bowl

Method
 

  1. Soak the cubes in cold water 10 minutes, then drain and pat very dry.
  2. Toss with the oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and vanilla.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Spread in a single layer and cook 12 minutes, shake, then 6 to 10 minutes more, until the edges caramelise and the centres are tender.
  5. Toss with a teaspoon of butter while hot if you like, and adjust the salt.

Notes

Soak and dry — surface starch and water both stop the caramelisation.
Real maple syrup, not pancake syrup.
The sugar can catch in the last few minutes — watch it.