Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

An air fried sweet potato with a pat of butter melting in it and salt and pepper on it.

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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

Air fryer sweet potatoes are a game-changer for busy weeknights! Enjoy perfectly cooked sweet potatoes in a fraction of the time compared to traditional baking. This recipe delivers crispy exteriors and fluffy, tender interiors, all while bypassing the oven's lengthy heating process.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 225Kcal

Author: Susan Moncrieff

Equipment

1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 medium Sweet potatoes of similar size
1 Tablespoon Olive oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400°F. It usually takes 3 - 4 minutes to preheat.
Clean and dry the sweet potatoes. Pierce them a few times with a fork (I do about 4-6 times per potato).
Cover each potato with a thin layer of oil. I use a sauce brush, but you can also use an oil spritzer. Ensure the potato is fully covered with the oil. Sprinkle salt on all sides.
Arrange on the basket and bake for 30 - 40 minutes. Turn potatoes over at the 15 minute mark. Depending on the size of your potatoes, you may need to adjust your time. My 6 oz potatoes usually take 30 minutes.
Do not wrap potatoes in foil.
Optional Toppings
-Butter, salt and pepper (the traditional)
-Sour cream and chives (you can substitute plain Greek Yogurt)
-Butter, brown sugar and cinnamon (pecans if you have them)

Notes

Optional Toppings

- Butter, salt and pepper (the traditional)

- Sour cream and chives (you can substitute plain Greek Yogurt)

- Butter, brown sugar and cinnamon (pecans if you have them)

Storage

Baked sweet potatoes can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
May be frozen for up to 3 months if individually wrapped and then placed in a closed container or a freezer bag.

Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)