Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are a wonderful side dish that you can make in no time! Sweet potatoes are a nutrient packed side dish that is not just delicious but incredibly simple to make.
In only 35 minutes, using only 4 ingredients, you’ll make the absolute perfect sweet potato with a nice, crispy outer jacket and a soft, tender inside that can’t be beat.
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are one of our favorite recipes. It’s so simple, quick and a delicious side dish for Thanksgiving dinner to any weeknight dinner. We actually eat them year round!
They are slightly healthier than regular potatoes with higher amounts of vitamins, especially vitamin A. These air fryer sweet potatoes are actually a yummy combination of healthy and flavorful. Win-win, right?
Using the air fryer to make your side dish recipes just makes time in the kitchen so much easier! Using the oven is definitely the long way to cook potatoes.
If you haven’t seen, we have a ton of Air Fryer main dishes, especially glorious amounts of Air Fryer Chicken recipes- almost all of which would be a great addition to enjoy with these tasty Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes.
Why You’ll Love this Sweet Potato Recipe
- Ready in no time- in just a little over a half hour.
- Air fryer sweet potatoes can go with almost any main course.
- You only need 4 simple ingredients for the perfect fluffy sweet potatoes.
- Takes less time than roasting in the oven.
And don’t miss out on this amazing Savory Sweet Potato Casserole that’s perfect for a fall or Thanksgiving dinner.
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Kitchen Equipment
- Paper Towels / Kitchen Towel
- Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Disposable Parchment Paper (optional)
- Basting Brush
- Fork
- Tongs
- Sharp Knife
How Long Does it Take a Sweet Potato to Cook in an Air Fryer?
The size of your sweet potato will determine how long you should air fry. It takes 30 minutes to cook a medium sized sweet potato in the air fryer.
If you have large sweet potatoes, it could take 40-45 minutes, which is still faster than baking for a minimum of 1 hour in the oven.
Is it Necessary to Soak Sweet Potatoes Before Air Frying?
When making a whole sweet potato, you do not need to soak them before cooking in the Air Fryer.
If you’re making sweet potato fries or wedges, then you would need to soak the cut pieces first to remove excess starch.
Do you need to Pierce Potatoes Before Air Frying?
Yes, you should pierce potatoes with a fork 4-5 times to allow steam to release.
Does Air Frying Sweet Potatoes Remove Nutrients?
Air frying sweet potatoes is a great method for retaining the nutrients and is the same as oven baking.
Overall, the best way to retain nutrients, according to Harvard School of Public Heath, is to boil sweet potatoes. But, air fried sweet potatoes taste way better!
Ingredients
Get more info on these ingredients in the recipe card below.
MEDIUM SWEET POTATOES: The main ingredient of this recipe. We’ll be using a whole sweet potato. Alternatively, you could make sweet potato cubes as we did in our butternut squash recipe.
OLIVE OIL: is used to help crisp up the potato and to act as a nonstick agent. You could swap this out for coconut oil or avocado oil as well.
KOSHER SALT: This coarse salt is perfect for adding flavor.
BUTTER: Since we are using kosher salt, I recommend unsalted butter if you have it. But, there is no issues with using salted butter.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
STEP 1: Run your whole sweet potatoes under water and scrub them clean, removing any root strands or dirt, before drying with paper towels or a kitchen towel. Be sure to pat them dry very well so you don’t steam your potato instead in the fryer. Patting them dry is quicker than letting them air dry.
STEP 2: Using a basting brush, thoroughly cover the potatoes with olive oil and season generously with salt. Use the tines of a fork to puncture the top to let the potato “vent” as it cooks. You could also roll your potatoes in a large bowl of oil for ease.
STEP 3: Place potatoes in air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. Halfway through, at 15 minutes, use tongs to rotate the potatoes and finish cooking.
STEP 4: Remove from the basket (use your tongs again) and let the potatoes cool slightly before slicing with a sharp knife down the center and mashing the inside with a fork. Add butter to the inside and a bit of salt before serving.
How to Store Leftovers
The best way to store any leftover sweet potatoes is in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
How to Reheat Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
This easy side dish can be warmed back up in the microwave, in the oven, or for best results, you can toss it back in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp the sweet potato jacket back up while warming up the inside again.
Watch closely to make sure the outside doesn’t over cook.
Tips
Here are a few tips to make really delicious sweet potatoes:
- Remember, cook times may vary from air fryer to air fryer depending on the make and model as well as the size of your potatoes. Check for doneness after 25 minutes to get an idea of how much longer they need to cook.
- If you want add a tasty sweet flavor to your air fryer sweet potatoes, doctor it up with cinnamon butter or add cinnamon on top of your regular butter. You can also add mini marshmallows and sprinkle on brown sugar to sweeten up the dish.
- For natural sweetness, drizzle maple syrup on top once you cut open your potato.
- You can always add your favorite topping to your potato.
- Feel free to sprinkle the potato jacket with some garlic powder before placing in the air fryer basket for a more savory flavor.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to work in batches.
If you want a tasty, healthy side dish that is super easy, then this Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe is one you need to add to your weekly meal plan!
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are a wonderful side dish that you can make in no time! Sweet potatoes are a nutrient packed side dish that is not just delicious but incredibly simple to make.
In only 35 minutes, using only 4 ingredients, you'll make the absolute perfect sweet potato with a nice, crispy outer jacket and a soft, tender inside that can't be beat.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
- Butter to taste
- Any optional toppings you like such as brown sugar, marshmallows or cinnamon.
Instructions
- Wash and scrub your sweet potatoes clean, removing any root strands or dirt, before drying with paper towels or a kitchen towel.
- Using a basting brush, thoroughly cover the potatoes with olive oil and season generously with salt. Use the tines of a fork to puncture the top to let the potato "vent" as it cooks.
- Line your air fryer basket with air fryer parchment paper (optional). Place potatoes in air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. Halfway through, at 15 minutes, use tongs to rotate the potatoes and finish cooking.
- Remove from the basket (use your tongs again) and let the potatoes cool slightly before slicing with a sharp knife down the center and mashing the inside with a fork. Add butter and salt to taste. Or omit the salt and add your preferred sweet toppings.
Notes
See recipe post for variations, tips and ideas.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 190Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 493mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 4gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g
Nutritional values are estimates and not exact.