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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato cut in half with butter in the middle
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4.41 from 15 votes

Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potato

This air fryer sweet potato recipe brings out the natural sweetness in the potato while making it fluffy and roasted with a crispy skin.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

  • 2 small to medium-sized sweet potatoes scrubbed and dried
  • 1 teaspoon oil olive oil, avocado oil, or canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • Using a fork, poke holes into the skin of the sweet potatoes.
  • Coat the sweet potato skins evenly with the oil and salt.
  • Carefully place potatoes into the air fryer and cook for 35-40 minutes until a caramelization can be seen around the fork holes and the sweet potato is tender to the touch with a crispy skin.
  • Slice in half, let cool until just warm, then enjoy!

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Notes

  • Wash and dry the sweet potatoes well so the oil and salt will stick to the skin and get it extra crispy.
  • Air fry the sweet potatoes until they are tender and soft with a crispy skin. The holes will also show bits of caramelization around them.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days or wrapped in foil and frozen in a freezer bag for up to 6 months.
  • Reheat leftovers by cooking them halved in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5 to 6 minutes until heated all the way through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 286mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g