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A close-up shot of a fork digging into an air fryer sweet potato cut open and topped with chopped herbs and butter.
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes taste just like oven-baked ones but cook in a fraction of the time! They’re ready in about 50 minutes with lightly crisp skin and silky, tender insides. Brush them with a little oil for softer skin. Enjoy them as a side dish with your favorite toppings, or scoop out the flesh for pies, biscuits, and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 sweet potatoes
Author: Jenné Claiborne

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes scrubbed and dried
  • 1 tsp avocado oil optional (see notes below)

Instructions

  • Scrub the sweet potatoes and pat them dry.
  • Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato about six times.
  • For a tender rather than crisp skin, coat the potatoes with ½ teaspoon of oil each with your hands or a pastry brush.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, if required. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook for 40-45 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork and soft inside.
  • Slice open and top as desired.

Notes

  • Pierce the potatoes about six times so the steam can escape and they don’t burst.
  • Use oil for tender skin. Rub each potato with ½ teaspoon of oil, or skip it for crispier skin.
  • Preheat the air fryer if your model requires it.
  • Choose similar-sized potatoes so they cook evenly. Larger ones need extra time.
  • Leave room for air. Cook in a single layer, in batches if needed.
  • Cook until fork-tender. If they’re still firm, add 3–5 minutes at a time.
  • Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze: Cool completely, then freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
  • Reheat: Air fry at 350°F for 5–10 minutes, or microwave in 1-minute bursts until hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 sweet potato with oil and no toppings | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg