Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

ByCarla Hours Posted on Hours Updated On:
5.0 Stars (1 Review)
 Servings: 4 Potatoes Total Time: 30 mins

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes have crispy skins and soft, fluffy centers for an easy side dish ready in about 30 minutes.

Jump to Recipe
Air-Fryer-Sweet-Potatoes

Pin This Recipe!

Jump to Recipe

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes have crispy skins with soft, fluffy centers and take just 30 minutes to cook. All you need are whole sweet potatoes, a little olive oil, salt, and pepper for an easy side dish.

Air-Fryer-Sweet-Potatoes

Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

  • 4 Sweet Potatoes: I used medium-sized sweet potatoes. It may take longer to cook if you have larger potatoes.
  • Salt and Pepper: Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Olive Oil: Olive oil or avocado oil works best on sweet potatoes.
Air-Fryer-Sweet-Potato-ingredients

How To Make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

  • Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F. Next, use a fork to poke holes in the sweet potatoes, and coat their skins with olive oil.
  • Arrange the prepared sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry them for 30 minutes, remembering to flip them halfway through the cooking time for even crispness.
  • Once done, remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and serve them with your favorite toppings for a delightful treat.
  • poke-holes-in-sweet-potato
  • Coat-potato-with-olive-oil
  • remove-from-Air-Fryer-Basket
Sweet-Potato-with-butter.

FAQs about Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. You can peel them if desired, but leaving the skin on adds extra nutrients and texture. Cut the sweet potatoes into evenly-sized pieces, such as cubes or wedges, for even cooking.

Preheating the air fryer is recommended for optimal results. Preheat it to 400°F (200°C) for a few minutes before adding the sweet potatoes. This helps ensure even cooking and crispiness.

Yes, you can store leftover air fryer sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat them in the air fryer or oven until warmed through before serving.

Air fryer sweet potatoes can be served as a side dish, snack, or even incorporated into salads, bowls, or wraps. You can also enjoy them with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, yogurt, avocado, or a drizzle of honey for a sweet treat.

Air-Fryer-Sweet-Potatoes

More Air Fryer Recipes I Love

Yield: 4 Potatoes

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Sweet-Potato-with-butter.
5.0 Stars (1 Review)

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes have crispy skins and soft, fluffy centers for an easy side dish ready in about 30 minutes.

Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Sweet Potatoes
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Start by preheating your air fryer to 400°F. Next, use a fork to poke holes in the sweet potatoes, and coat their skins with olive oil.
  2. Arrange the prepared sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Air fry them for 30 minutes, remembering to flip them halfway through the cooking time for even crispness.
  4. Once done, remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and serve them with your favorite toppings for a delightful treat.

Notes

Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size so they cook evenly. Larger potatoes may need additional cooking time.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 133Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 115mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 4gSugar: 7gProtein: 2g

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Pinterest

© Adventures of a Nurse
Cuisine: American / Category: Air Fryer

Pin This Recipe!

Hi, I’m Carla, the recipe creator behind Adventures of a Nurse. After more than 25 years in nursing, I traded my scrubs for an apron and turned my love of cooking into a full-time food blog.

My recipes are all about easy comfort food, family favorites, and the dishes I grew up with in Central New York. You’ll find everything from simple weeknight dinners to Utica classics like Chicken Riggies and Utica Greens.

I’m glad you’re here—let’s get cooking! 💙
....Carla Adventures of a Nurse

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *