Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
Description
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes offers a straightforward method to achieve tender sweet potatoes with a subtly crisp skin. The preparation involves scrubbing and drying medium-sized sweet potatoes, piercing them multiple times to prevent bursting during cooking, and coating them in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cooking at a consistent 400 degrees Fahrenheit in the air fryer for about 40 to 50 minutes softens the flesh thoroughly. Flipping halfway ensures even cooking. Once done, serving with butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar enhances the contrast between the creamy interior and alludes to a slightly sweet, spiced finish.
The air fryer method cooks the potatoes without peeling, preserving nutrients and creating a convenient hands-off cooking process. The pierced skin allows steam to escape while roasting, avoiding sogginess or bursting.
For best results, avoid stacking the sweet potatoes in the basket so heat circulates evenly. The recipe highlights practical preparation tips to maintain potato integrity and encourage even texture.
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potato scrubbed and dried with paper towels, medium
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Serving:
- butter
- cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- After cleaning and drying the sweet potatoes, pierce them several times with a small knife a fork.
- Drizzle with olive oil and rub into the potatoes with your hands to coat well.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket, and leave some space between them, DO NOT STACK.
- Cook for 40-50 minutes, depending on the size of the sweet potatoes, flipping over halfway.
- Once tender, serve with butter and cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Make sure to prick multiple holes in the sweet potatoes before cooking to prevent them from bursting.
- Do not stack the potatoes in the air fryer; arrange them in a single layer with space to ensure even cooking.
- Peeling is optional and can be done after cooking if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4sweet potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 706mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 763mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 32063IU | 641% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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