Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 30 votes

Easy Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato Recipe

Ready in minutes, hot and fluffy air fryer whole sweet potatoes. Soft on the inside, crispy outside skins, a healthy baked sweet potato, quick.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 65 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1-3 medium sweet potatoes Depending on size of air fryer basket and number of people serving or for meal prep.
Optional
  • pritz avocado oil if even crisper skin desired, spritz with a little spray oil, I like avocado oil
  • kosher salt sprinkle on oiled skin if desired
  • topping ideas in notes

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Wash your sweet potatoes well, and dry well.
  2. Using a fork, poke holes on each side of the sweet potatoes. (This prevents them from bursting out of their skin while being cooked).
  3. Place sweet potatoes in air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. Air fry at 390F degrees for 35 minutes, do not preheat the air fryer, this will help crisp the skins.
  4. Carefully remove them from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite toppings. See Notes for topping and storage ideas.

Notes

  • Sweet Potato Topping Ideas
  • Storage & Freezing Tips
  • Can you freeze cooked sweet potatoes? | Yes! Let them cool completely, if whole, wrap Air fryer sweet potatoes well in foil, then place in freezer baggie. Mashed or boiled sweet potatoes may also be frozen, do the same, let cool completely, then transfer to airtight container. Freeze up to 6 months.
  •  Yes! Let them cool completely, if whole, wrap Air fryer sweet potatoes well in foil, then place in freezer baggie. Mashed or boiled sweet potatoes may also be frozen, do the same, let cool completely, then transfer to airtight container. Freeze up to 6 months.
  • Refrigerate Leftovers | Do you have some leftover sweet potatoes? They also store well in the refrigerator—place them in an airtight container for up to one week. Then, reheat when you're ready to serve.
  • To-Go | If you're taking these air fryer sweet potatoes to a family dinner or office potluck, wrap them in aluminum foil and place them in an insulated bag or cooler. You could also put some hand towels around the wrapped potatoes.
  • How to Reheat Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer | Slice your whole sweet potato in half, then place in preheated 350 degree air fryer, air frying for 3-5 minutes until toasty and hot. Enjoy!
  • Go traditional and add a little butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and mini marshmallows! (see FAQ for how to toast the marshmallows)
  • Dress up your sweet potatoes with a bit of chili on top or leftover pot roast or stew.
  • Make some compound butter to pack in the flavors!
  • Or how about some cinnamon honey butter? YUM!
  • For something extra unique, serve with ricotta cheese, a drizzle of hot honey (or regular honey), and some fresh blackberries.
  • How about Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?!? YUM!
  • Try a dollop of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, and some pistachios or toasted pecans.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1sweet potato Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.04g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Sodium 41mg (2%) Potassium 254mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 10688IU (214%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sweet potato
Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.04g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Potassium 254mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 10688IU 214%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.