Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
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4.6
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Description
The Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes recipe involves seasoning whole sweet potatoes with olive oil and kosher salt after drying and poking them with a fork. Cooking in the air fryer at 400°F produces a baked texture from the dry heat, avoiding steaming. The sweet potatoes become tender and can be tested by squishing lightly or measuring an internal temperature of 200°F. The recipe suggests serving them with butter and cinnamon to complement their natural sweetness.
The method focuses on even cooking, recommending potatoes of similar size to ensure consistent results. This recipe delivers a convenient way to bake sweet potatoes without heating a full oven, offering a caramelized skin and soft interior.
The notes advise optional omission of salt and oil and highlight the importance of drying the potatoes thoroughly before cooking. Checking doneness after 30 minutes and adding more time as needed maintains an ideal texture.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potato
- 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 Tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes well. Dry them thoroughly so they bake and not steam.
- Use a fork to poke holes in the sweet potatoes.
- Rub the olive oil all over the sweet potatoes and sprinkle them with the salt.
- Put the prepared sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket, being sure not to crowd them.
- Cook in the air fryer on 400 F for 30 minutes. Check the sweet potatoes for doneness and cook for another 5-15 minutes depending on their size. Sweet potatoes are done when they squish easily or when an instant read thermometer reads 200 F.
- Serve with butter and cinnamon.
Notes
- Select sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking in the air fryer.
- Dry sweet potatoes well before cooking to encourage baking rather than steaming.
- Salt and olive oil are optional; the recipe can be made without them.
- Test doneness by gently squeezing or using a thermometer; target internal temperature is about 200°F.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1868mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 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
4.6
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