Easy & Healthy Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

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In minutes you will be serving hot, fluffy Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes. They are incredibly healthy and easy to make, and they turn out perfectly soft inside with a delicious crispy skin.

This recipe takes a little less time than the traditional oven method. And leaves the oven open to make other scrumptious foods! Or in the summer you won’t be heating up your whole house!

If you like this air fryer recipe, then try this yummy Air Fryer Ravioli or savory Air Fryer Steak Tips. For breakfast, try these Air Fryer French Toast Sticks. Don’t forget dessert! Try this fantastic Fried Ice Cream! That is right; ice cream in the air fryer!

I am loving my air fryer and have been regular adding to my air fryer recipe collection!

This air fryer sweet potato recipe is great for an easy fall super. They’re also a unique treat to bring to an office potluck, family dinner party, or Thanksgiving feast—especially when decadently topped with mini marshmallows, brown sugar, or cinnamon. Or keep them healthy by serving with a little pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Simple Ingredients

Ingredients, directions and nutritional information in the printable recipe card at the end of the post.

• Sweet potatoes | Choose similar sized sweet potatoes, wash them well and dry them well.
• Spray Oil & Kosher Salt | Optional, I like a little spritz on mine to crisp the skins even more!
• Optional toppings | Some like to enjoy their sweet potatoes plain. However, most want to add a little something special. Read to the end of the post where I have loads of topping ideas!

How to Make Sweet Potato in the Air fryer

With less than five minutes of prep time and 35 of cooking time, these air fryer sweet potatoes for three make a great weeknight meal. 

Start this simple recipe with some basic prep. Wash your sweet potatoes, dry them really well. Then carefully pierce them with a fork to prevent them from bursting out of their skin while being cooked.

Next, spray or brush the whole sweet potatoes with avocado oil or olive oil, if desired. This will create a crispier outside once cooked. If desired, sprinkle with a little kosher salt.

Then, place the sweet potatoes in your Air Fryer basket in a single layer; the rest is almost entirely hands-free!

Do not preheat the air fryer! Simply set the air fryer to 390 degrees for a cook time of about 35 minutes. The skins will crisp better if you start it as soon as you place the sweet potatoes in the basket.

You will know your sweet potatoes are done when they start to ooze a bit of juices from the holes made with your fork. Or do a simple squeeze test with a hot pad, if they give to gentle pressure they are done!

Carefully remove the fluffy sweet potatoes from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite toppings—And that’s it!

Sweet Potato Topping Ideas

Perhaps you like your sweet potatoes plain and fresh out of the fryer. Want to try something new and find more of your favorite toppings? Check out the following creative healthy options:

• 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.

Variations & Substitutions

With such a simple recipe, there’s plenty of room to get creative! If you’d like, try some of these variations and discover your new favorite way to serve sweet potatoes:

• Chop the sweet potato into cubes, lightly toss them in oil, herbs, and a sprinkle of garlic powder, then cook in the air fryer. Try these roasted sweet potatoes in air fryer.
• I have yet to attempt to do so, but you should be able to use the exact recipe instructions with yams. If you try this out, let me know how it goes in the comments!
• Top with marshmallow fluff instead of using whole marshmallows.
• Cut the sweet potatoes into fries, air frying them using less oil, making way less of a mess in the air fryer. For additional flavor, serve them tossed in chili powder.
• Partially slice them for Hasselback sweet potatoes that will perfectly hold whatever topping you choose, like sour cream and chives.

Storage 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.

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!

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