Air Fryer Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
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4.9
Air Fryer Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Description
This twice baked sweet potato recipe uses pre-cooked sweet potatoes that are sliced in half and hollowed out, preserving a thin edge of skin for structure. The sweet potato flesh is combined with melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to create a smooth, sweet-spiced filling. After returning the mixture to the skins, the halves are cooked briefly in an air fryer to warm the filling and firm the shells.
For added texture and flavor contrast, chopped pecans and mini marshmallows can be sprinkled on top before a final air frying step melts and lightly toasts the toppings, creating a blend of soft, creamy interior, slight crispness around the edges, nutty crunch, and melty sweetness from the marshmallows.
Although designed for an air fryer, the recipe notes that baking in a conventional oven at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes is also effective. The thin skin may tear during preparation, but it can be gently pressed back together before cooking without affecting the final dish.
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes cooked
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons pecans optional
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Start with 2 cooked sweet potatoes. It is easier to scoop out and stuff them if they are cold.
- Slice each sweet potato in half. Scoop out the filling, leaving a 1/4 inch rim around the sides. Set the potato shells aside.
- Mix the sweet potato insides with the melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Use a potato masher to mix it all together thoroughly.
- Scoop the mixture back into the sweet potato shells, pressing it down into the shells.
- Bake in the air fryer at 380 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the pecans, mini marshmallows or both on top of the sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the air fryer at 380 F for 3 additional minutes.
Notes
- If an air fryer is not available, bake at 380°F for 15-20 minutes instead.
- Sweet potato skins are delicate; minor tears can be pressed together before baking without issue.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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