Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
Description
This recipe calls for poking holes in medium sweet potatoes before tossing them in olive oil and seasoning with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cooking at 390°F in an air fryer for about 40 minutes results in potatoes that are fork-tender inside with a crisp skin exterior. The absence of foil ensures the skin crisps rather than steams, improving texture. Once cooked, the potatoes are sliced open and customizable with toppings like butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
The sweet potatoes can be handled safely with tongs post-cooking due to high temperature. The skin is edible and provides extra nutrients including fiber and potassium. Medium sizes are preferable for consistent cooking time; larger potatoes will need longer in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes medium sized
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- butter optional toppings etc
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes and then poke several times with a fork.
- In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients, toss until potatoes are coated..
- Place the potatoes in the basket of the Air Fryer, then close and set to 390 degrees for 40 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Cut open, top with your favorite toppings like butter, brown sugar, cinnamon etc.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes for consistent cook times; larger ones require longer air frying.
- Be sure to poke holes in the potatoes to allow steam to escape and avoid bursting.
- Avoid wrapping potatoes in foil to ensure crisp skin from the air fryer cooking.
- Use tongs to remove hot potatoes safely once cooking is complete.
- The skin is edible and adds nutritional value with fiber and potassium.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 438mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 18443IU | 369% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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