Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
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4.9
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
Description
This recipe features medium-sized sweet potatoes scrubbed clean and dried, then pierced with a knife to allow steam release during cooking. The potatoes are then rubbed with olive oil and sprinkled with kosher salt and optional black pepper to season the skin. Arranged spaced apart in an air fryer basket, they bake at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 to 50 minutes depending on size, flipped halfway through for even cooking. The air fryer produces tender sweet potatoes with a pleasant skin texture without the need for an oven.
Sweet potatoes cooked this way have a soft, moist interior contrasted by a lightly crisped, seasoned skin. This makes them suitable for simple eating as is or for use in recipes requiring baked sweet potatoes. They work well as a side dish accompanying meats or alongside vegetables in a meal.
For best results, selecting sweet potatoes of similar size ensures uniform cooking. They can alternatively be baked in a conventional oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes on a foil-lined sheet pan if an air fryer is unavailable.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized sweet potato scrubbed, rinsed and dried with paper towels
- 3-4 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a small knife or tines of a fork.
- Drizzle olive oil over clean sweet potatoes and rub into potatoes with your hands to coat.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper (if using). Place sweet potatoes on air fryer rack or basket, making sure to leave some space between them and not stacking them.
- Cook at 390 degrees for 40-50 minutes (depending on the size of your sweet potatoes), flipping over halfway through the cook time.
Notes
- Choose sweet potatoes of similar size for consistent cooking throughout.
- Prepare by piercing, oiling, and seasoning before cooking to ensure flavor and texture.
- Can be baked in an oven at 425°F for 45-50 minutes if air fryer is not used.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 27% |
| 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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4.9
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