Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes are delicious and healthy plus, they don’t require a lot of effort but deliver amazing results. They are light and fluffy on the outside with a crispy skin that’s crazy good.
These potatoes make a perfect side dish with Crock Pot Chicken Thighs or Sheet Pan Hamburger Steaks for a wholesome, delicious meal.
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My family loves sweet potatoes, and I cook them at least once a week. They’re versatile, and I can turn them into a sweet or savory dish that pairs well with my main course recipes. Plus, sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients, including fiber, vitamins E, C, and potassium, which makes me happy when my family eats them.
Worried about the cooking process? Don’t be! Cooking with an air fryer is easy-peasy, and once you set the air fryer temperature and cooking time, you’ll be all set to enjoy perfectly roasted sweet potatoes.
What You Need To Make The Best Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Whole Sweet Potatoes – washed and dried
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – avocado oil can also be used
- Kosher Salt
- Granulated Sugar – brown sugar can be substituted
- Cinnamon
- Butter
- Air Fryer – I’ve used a Ninja 4-quart air fryer and a 7-quart PowerXL.
Variations On This Recipe
Don’t want the cinnamon sugar? No problem, you can skip it. This sweet potato recipe is great with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dash of pepper. You can also make a savory version with sour cream, chives, or other herbs.
Donya’s Tips For Air Frying Sweet Potatoes
- Toss the sweet potatoes in olive oil to help them crisp in the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket – cook fries in a single layer to avoid sticking together. You may need to cook the sweet potatoes in batches.
- Shake the basket every few minutes to ensure the sweet potatoes cook evenly on all sides.
Commonly Asked Questions
Cooking times will vary depending on the size and thickness of the sweet potatoes, but as a general rule, cook them for 15-20 minutes at 400°F, flipping them over halfway through the cooking time.
Yes, preheating the air fryer before adding the sweet potatoes is recommended to ensure even cooking.
It’s up to personal preference, but leaving the skin on will increase the fiber content and make the sweet potatoes crispier.
Toss the sweet potatoes in a little bit of olive oil and cook them in a single layer in the air fryer basket to prevent them from sticking together.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium size sweet potatoes, washed and dried
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon butter – divided
Instructions
- Using a fork, poke several holes in sweet potatoes. Sprinkle over olive oil and salt then rub to coat potatoes. Place in air fryer.
- Set air fryer temperature to 400 and cook 45 minutes or until fork tender. Remove potatoes from air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooling, mix together sugar and cinnamon. Split potatoes down the middle and sprinkle with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. (Store remaining sugar mixture for future use.) Top with butter and serve.
*Oven Baking Instructions*
- Using a fork, poke several holes in sweet potatoes. Sprinkle over olive oil and salt then rub to coat potatoes. Place on a baking sheet. Set oven to 400 degrees and bake for 45 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
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Notes
- This sweet potato recipe is great with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dash of pepper. You can also make a savory version with sour cream and chives or other herbs.
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Kim
Stupid question. I’m new to using my air fryer. It has Air Fry, Bake and Roast settings. Does it matter which one I use?
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Kim
Thank you! They came out perfect. 😁