This Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe is the easiest way to cook whole sweet potatoes. Making a whole Baked Sweet Potato in the air fryer is a game-changer because it's fast, and they come out with a crispy skin and fluffy inside every time.
Love cooking sides in the air fryer. Also, try my Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables, Air Fryer Broccolini, and Air Fryer Baby Roasted Potatoes.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe
This Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe is so simple, fresh, and delicious. If you love sweet potatoes and have been wondering if you can bake whole sweet potatoes in the air fryer? The answer is YES, absolutely. It takes less time than in the oven, and gives you such a delightful crispy skin, with a soft, fluffy inside. Air frying time varies due to the size of the potato, but it can take from just 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the size. It can take a full hour to bake them in the oven, plus you don't have to wait for it to preheat.
Whole Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes make such a wonderful, versatile side dish that works so well for everything from a weeknight dinner to a holiday meal. These would even be gorgeous served at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Plus, sweet potatoes are healthy with fiber, vitamin A, and C. Not to mention, they taste so delicious.
My family just loves these baked sweet potatoes, and they make such a cozy addition to our dinner menu! The twins call them orange potatoes and love them too.
We also like to make Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes when we are using the air fryer for other recipes.
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Why You'll Love this Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe...
- These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes take less time to make than baking sweet potatoes in the oven.
- You don't have to wait for the preheating the oven!
- They get a crispy skin and fluffy inside, unlike when you microwave them.
- This is a healthy side dish you can feel good about serving the family.
- They are so tender and tasty! I love the natural sweetness of a sweet potato.
- You can top these with sweet or savory toppings to match your mood.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Sweet Potatoes: You'll need two sweet potatoes for this recipe. Any size will work, but the larger ones take much longer to cook. Look for sweet potatoes that are not soft, have wrinkles, or cracks. You do need to take a fork and pierce the skin several times to keep the sweet potato from exploding in the air fryer. You do NOT need to wrap them in foil to bake them in the air fryer. Cooking times vary greatly due to the size of the potatoes. I've included the estimated different cooking times below.
- Olive Oil Cooking Spray: To help the skin get crispy, I like to spray the skin of the potatoes with an olive oil spray like this. You can also use avocado oil.
- Salt & Pepper
Toppings:
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- Butter- A little bit of butter goes a long way!
- Salt
- Pepper
- Brown Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Pecans
- Walnuts
- Mini Marshmallows
- Chives
- Cumin
- Fresh Herbs - parsley, thyme, cilantro, or oregano.
- Bacon
- Paprika
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Chili Powder Seasoning
- Taco Spice Mix
- Herbs de Provence
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Air Fryer Sweet Potato, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Use a fork to poke holes all around the sweet potato. Use a scrub brush if they have any dirt on them.
- Put the potatoes in the air fryer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. You will need to put them in a single layer with space around them so they will properly cook. You cannot pile them in there. If you need to make more, you will need to do batches.
- Air fry for 30-40 minutes until soft inside. Air frying times can vary due to the size of the potatoes. A small sweet potato, which can fit in your hand, will take about 20 minutes. Medium potatoes take about 30-40 minutes. Large sweet potatoes can take 40 minutes or more. I love this simple air fryer.
- Serve and add your favorite toppings.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Variations
I love this Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
You can also use the baked sweet potatoes to make my Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Healthy Honey Masked Potatoes, or Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows. You can also stuff them with Vegetarian Chili for a delicious meal!
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
While Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes best enjoyed fresh, you can store any leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat leftovers in a 350-degree oven for about 10 minutes. You can make these ahead for meal prep.
Freezing
You can freeze the baked sweet potatoes by wrapping them individually in foil. Put them in a freezer-safe container, and they will keep for up to three months. Thaw completely before trying to reheat.
Can you bake whole sweet potatoes in the air fryer?
Yes! It's one of the easiest and tastiest ways to make a sweet potato. Coat the potato in olive oil, poke holes in it, and air fry the entire sweet potato for around 40 minutes.
How long does it take for a sweet potato to get soft in the air fryer?
The amount of time it takes to cook a sweet potato in the air fryer varies widely do to the size. A small sweet potato, which can fit in your hand, will take about 20 minutes. Medium potatoes take about 30-40 minutes. Large sweet potatoes can take 40 minutes or more. You can use a fork or knife to check if it's tender in the center.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato
This Air Fryer Sweet Potato recipe is so versatile and delicious. If you need a quick family side dish, you can't go wrong with this, and it's so much easier than baking them in the oven. And they taste so much better than when you cook them in the microwave. You will just love the crispiness of the skin.
Whether you just add butter and salt, or jazz these up with mini marshmallows, you are sure the have a side dish everyone will love.
Make it a Meal:
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- Air Fryer Salmon
- Blackened Swordfish
- Rosemary Baked Salmon
- Healthy Broiled Crab Cakes
- Cajun Shrimp
- Blackened Shrimp
- Vegetarian Thanksgiving Stuffing
- Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
- Portobello Mushroom Steak
- 3 Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
- Roasted Chicken or Turkey
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes, medium
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Use a fork to poke holes all around the sweet potato.
- Put in the air fryer and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Air fry for 30-40 minutes until soft inside. Air frying times can vary due to the size of the potatoes.
Notes
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