Here’s a simple and delicious way to make a baked sweet potato in the air fryer—crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, in a fraction of the time it takes in the oven. 🍠
Ingredients
- 1–2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tsp olive oil (optional)
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the sweet potatoes
- Wash and scrub sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Pat dry.
- Optional: Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt.
- Preheat air fryer
- Set to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Cook
- Place sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Check doneness by inserting a fork—it should slide in easily.
- Serve
- Slice open and add your favorite toppings: butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, sour cream, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Tips for the Perfect Air-Fried Sweet Potato
- Size matters: Try to pick sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
- Crispier skin: Rub with a little oil before cooking.
- Faster cooking: Slice in half lengthwise for 20–25 minutes instead of baking whole.
If you want, I can also share a “loaded air fryer sweet potato recipe” with toppings like cheese, bacon bits, and green onions that makes it a full meal in under 45 minutes. 🍠🧀🥓
Do you want me to share that loaded version?
