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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
5 from 21 votes

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

This recipe details how to cook whole sweet potatoes in the air fryer using olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper for seasoning. The sweet potatoes develop a tender interior after 40-50 minutes of air frying at 400°F, with a golden skin enhanced by the oil and seasonings. Serving suggestions include butter and cinnamon sugar to add richness and sweetness to the natural flavor of the potatoes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
16 hrs
Servings: 4 sweet potatoes
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  2. After cleaning and drying the sweet potatoes, pierce them several times with a small knife a fork.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and rub into the potatoes with your hands to coat well.
  4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Place sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket, and leave some space between them, DO NOT STACK.
  6. Cook for 40-50 minutes, depending on the size of the sweet potatoes, flipping over halfway.
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 sweet potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% 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.