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Air fryer baked sweet potato split open and topped with butter and salt on a white and blue patterned plate.
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5 from 12 votes

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Recipe

Perfectly crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are fluffy on the inside with golden, crackly skin for an easy, hands-off side dish you’ll want on repeat. Just scrub, dry, poke, and let the air fryer do the work—no foil or oven required!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 256kcal
Author: Jessica Lawson

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or other high heat neutral oil
  • Salt or other seasonings to taste

Instructions

  • Wash the outside of the sweet potatoes thoroughly and let dry completely.
  • Coat the whole sweet potatoes in oil and salt, rubbing it in with your hands. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees if your model requires it.
  • Prick each sweet potato 6-8 times with a fork.
  • Arrange sweet potatoes in air fryer basket, making sure to leave some space in between each one.
  • Air fry at 400 degrees for 45-50 minutes until fork tender, rotating potatoes halfway through.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes, split lengthwise down the middle. Squeeze gently and fluff up flesh with a fork. Top with butter or other desired toppings.

Notes

  • Scrub Them Well: Sweet potatoes can be extra earthy, so give them a good scrub with a brush to get rid of all the dirt. The skin crisps up beautifully in the air fryer, so you’ll definitely want to eat it.
  • Dry Thoroughly: Moisture is the enemy of crispiness! Set the potatoes on a cooling rack so air can circulate all around them as they dry. This little step makes a big difference.
  • Don’t Forget to Poke: Use a fork to prick holes all over the potatoes. This lets steam escape while they cook and prevents any unexpected “sweet potato explosions.”
  • Choose the Right Size: Medium, long, and slender sweet potatoes work best here. Larger, rounder ones will still cook, but expect a longer time in the air fryer and slightly less even results. Cook time will depend on the size of the sweet potatoes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg