Air Fryer Sweet Potato - A Beautiful Mess

Making a baked sweet potato in an air fryer is probably one of the easiest vegetable side dishes you can make.

It takes less time than baking in the oven and heats up your kitchen less than turning on the oven (a big plus for me in the summer months!). Add this Air Fryer Sweet Potato to our HUGE Air Fryer Archive.

Air fryer sweet potatoes basically taste the same as oven baked sweet potatoes. The only real difference is that the skin (or casing) becomes crispier. So if you tend to eat the skin of a baked potato, make it in the air fryer!

Related: Are you looking for other vegetable side dishes for the air fryer? Try cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, okra or regular baked potatoes from the air fryer.

Ingredients

sweet potato
Oil – I like olive oil
Salt

directions

First wash the potato. Even store-bought sweet potatoes can sometimes still have dirt or debris on them. Poke holes in the skin of the sweet potato with a fork. Apply oil to the skin and put it in the air fryer basket. Then sprinkle with some salt.

Air roast at 180°C for 35-40 minutes. You can check the doneness by how easily you can insert a knife into the sweet potato.

While the potato is still hot, cut it in half and open it wide. Add butter, salt, pepper or other desired ingredients.

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frequently asked Questions

How long do you air fry whole sweet potatoes?

35-40 minutes at 375°F in the air fryer for a standard sized sweet potato.

Do you have to pierce potatoes before using the air fryer?

Yes, poke holes in the potatoes with a fork before air frying.

Are Sweet Potatoes Good For You?

Yes, sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and nutrients. They are particularly rich in vitamin A.

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How to prepare sweet potatoes from the air fryer – crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

yield 2

Preparation 2 protocol

Cook 35 protocol

In total 37 protocol

instructions

First wash the potato. Even store-bought sweet potatoes can sometimes still have dirt or debris on them.
Poke holes in the skin of the sweet potato with a fork.
Apply oil to the skin and put it in the air fryer basket. Then sprinkle with some salt.
Air roast at 180°C for 35-40 minutes. You can check the doneness by how easily you can insert a knife into the sweet potato.

Remarks

While the potato is still hot, cut it in half and open it wide. Add butter, salt, pepper or other desired ingredients.

Nourishment

nutritional information

Sweet potatoes from the hot air fryer

amount per serving

% Daily Value*

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Nutritional values are automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato – A Beautiful Mess