How to Cook Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

These easy air fryer sweet potatoes come out tender inside with roasted edges that taste like they took way more work. If you've wondered how to cook Sweet Potatoes in the Air Fryer, this easy recipe walks you through cooking whole sweet potatoes without heating up the oven. You'll learn how to bake them fast for a simple side dish or meal prep staple. Pin this for later when you need one of the best air fryer sweet potatoes recipes.

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Why this is the best Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer recipe

It's a simple recipe. These easy air fryer sweet potatoes use basic ingredients like whole sweet potatoes, oil, and a little salt, so everything is easy to find and you probably already have most of it at home.

It's very easy. All you have to do is wash and dry the sweet potatoes, poke them with a fork, rub them with oil and salt, and cook them in the air fryer until the skins are crisp and the insides are soft and tender. They're quick and easy roast potatoes in a fraction of the time.

It tastes amazing! The air fryer gives the sweet potatoes a roasted, baked texture with lightly crispy skin and a naturally sweet, fluffy center that tastes like it took much longer than it did.

It's great for busy weeknights, easy lunches, meal prep, and simple side dishes. These whole air fryer sweet potatoes are filling, healthy, and easy to serve with butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, sour cream, or your favorite toppings.

Air fryer sweet potatoes are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables! My kids always liked them more when they were peeled and cut up into cubes before baking.

Air fryer baked sweet potatoes are perfect for using as an ingredient. You don't have to eat them as a baked potato. They are always the perfect texture when roasted in the air fryer. Once you've cooked the potatoes, you can use them as a filling for tacos or burritos or mash them for a sweet potato casserole or sweet potato pie.

Air fryer sweet potatoes can easily be allergy-friendly. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, egg-free, and soy-free as long as you check any toppings or add-ins you use to make sure they are safe for you to eat. They are vegetarian, and if you use vegan butter, they are also dairy-free and vegan. Sweet potatoes are lower in carbs than regular potatoes, and some low-carb diets include them. Always double check our nutritional information against your unique ingredients to ensure they fit within your needs.

What you'll need to make Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer

Equipment

• Air fryer
• Air fryer liners

Ingredients 

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See the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all measurements and nutritional information.

• Medium sweet potatoes - Any size is really fine but just be aware that smaller potatoes will be done more quickly and larger potatoes will require more time in the air fryer. They should all be similar size to ensure even cooking.
• Olive oil or avocado oil - You'll need to rub your potatoes to keep them from drying out in the air fryer.
• Kosher salt - This makes your potatoes taste better.
• Butter - This is just to taste, at the end.

How to make Roasted Sweet Potatoes Air Fryer

1. Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes. Make sure to remove any root strands and dirt pockets. Clean with warm water and scrub with your hands. Pat completely dry to prevent steaming in the air fryer.
2. Pierce a couple of holes in the top of each one with a fork. Thoroughly coat the dried sweet potatoes with olive oil and season with salt.
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3. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F for 30 minutes. Rotate at 15 minutes.
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4. Let potatoes cool for a few minutes before slicing open and mashing the insides.
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   Season with butter and salt or brown sugar.
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Substitutions & variations

You can change the seasoning. Keep the sweet potatoes simple with oil and salt, or add black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, or a little brown sugar depending on whether you want them savory or sweet.

You can use different toppings on your air fryer baked sweet potatotes for a variety of flavors. Their natural sweetness is enhanced with butter, cinnamon, maple syrup, honey, sour cream or Greek yogurt, cumin, shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, black beans, salsa, or leftover shredded chicken for a heartier meal.

You can make them into cubes or sweet potato wedges instead of cooking them whole. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes, toss them with oil and seasonings, and air fry until the edges are browned and the centers are tender for an easy side dish or meal prep option. They will take a lot less than 30 minutes if they're cut up. Sweet potato cubes are especially good in vegetarian tacos, in salads, or as a side dish.

Storing leftovers

Store leftover air fryer sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let them cool completely before storing, and keep any toppings separate so the potatoes don't get soggy. Reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes until warmed through, or use the microwave if you need something quick.

You can also freeze baked potatoes. Let them cool completely. Wrap each one individually in aluminum foil or plastic wrap or place chunks into an airtight freezer container or plastic freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to eat them, thaw overnight in the fridge and then reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

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