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Air fryer sweet potato hash cooked with onions and peppers until golden and crisp for quick healthy breakfast bowl or side

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Crispy, caramelized sweet potato hash with bell peppers and onions — ready in 20 minutes in the air fryer. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.

Ingredients 

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 3–4 minutes
  • Peel and dice 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes into uniform ½-inch cubes. Dice 1 large bell pepper, diced into ½-inch pieces and 1 medium onion diced into ½-inch pieces to the same size.
  • Add all to a large bowl. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and add 1 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon black pepper and 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) if using. Toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated.
  • Pour the seasoned mixture into the air fryer basket and spread into as close to a single layer as possible. Do not pile — crowded cubes steam instead of crisp. Cook in two batches if your air fryer is small.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 6–7 minutes, , then open the basket and shake or stir well to expose new surfaces to the hot air.
  • Continue cooking for another 6–7 minutes, then shake again. Lightly spray the top of the hash with 1 teaspoons cooking spray for finishing for maximum caramelization.
  • Finish and serve: Cook for a final 5–6 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are deeply golden on the outside and a fork slides in with no resistance. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Notes

For the crispiest hash: Use 400°F (not lower), cut everything to the same ½-inch size, spread in a single layer, and shake every 6–7 minutes. A final spray of oil with 5 minutes left makes a big difference.
Adding eggs: Cook the hash fully, create small wells, crack an egg into each, and air fry at 350°F for 4–6 more minutes until whites are set.
Meal prep: Cook a double batch, refrigerate up to 4 days, reheat in air fryer at 380°F for 4–5 minutes — comes out crispy again.
Dietary: Vegan, gluten-free, Whole30, and paleo as written. Add bacon, sausage, or eggs for a protein boost.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 388mgPotassium: 727mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 25653IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg