You only need 30 minutes and 3 ingredients to make the best Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato that’s crispy on the outside with a perfectly soft center. This recipe is a cinch to make and it’s super versatile!
I’m always looking for ways to make weeknight dinners even easier without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. That’s when I reach for an air fryer recipe like my air fryer broccoli, air fryer sweet potato fries or these Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes.
This recipe is hands-off, so it’s perfect for a quick lunch, an easy weeknight dinner, or even a sweet treat if you top it with cinnamon and honey butter (highly recommend!).
You’ll Need Three Simple Ingredients
Sweet potatoes — Feel free to use any variety of whole sweet potatoes that you prefer. I’m using orange sweet potatoes here, but white or purple sweet potato varieties are just as delicious.
Olive oil — A little olive oil or avocado oil makes the skin perfectly crispy.
Salt —I like to use coarse sea salt for extra flavor and texture.
How To Make Baked Sweet Potatoes In The Air Fryer
1. First, you’ll want to wash the sweet potatoes well to remove any dirt.
2. Pat the sweet potatoes dry before poking several holes in each one. Poking multiple holes in the sweet potatoes allows the steam to escape and prevents the potatoes from potentially bursting in the air fryer.
3. Then, coat the sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle on the sea salt.
Note: I prefer to keep the skin on because it keeps the sweet potatoes moist while they cook and provides extra nutrients. If you don’t like the skin, I’d suggest removing it after the sweet potato cooks for the best texture.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F, if necessary.
5. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket, careful not to overcrowd them.
6. Air fry for 25-30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork tender, flipping halfway through.
7. Once they’re tender, remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer.
8. Let them set for a couple of minutes, then cut the top open and fluff the inside.
10. Enjoy with your favorite toppings, or see my topping ideas below!
The Best Sweet Potato Toppings
Flavored butter: A pat of butter and sea salt is *chef’s kiss.* My savory garlic butter or sweet honey butter is such an easy way to add tons of flavor. You can also use vegan butter, seasoned with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Veggies: I love the contrast of cooked veggies like garlic butter mushrooms or wilted greens and fresh veggies like green onions and radishes.
Protein: A stuffed sweet potato is the ultimate comfort food. If you don’t eat meat, try it with tofu, chickpeas and black beans.
Extras: These are the finishing touches and the options are endless! Think sour cream, creamy avocado sauce, salsa, toasted nuts such as pecans, feta cheese, or fresh herbs like chives, rosemary and thyme.
Spices: You can also season your air fryer baked sweet potato with black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder and paprika.
Olivia’s Recipe Tips
- Choose sweet potatoes that are similar in size so they cook evenly.
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the potatoes in a single layer without overcrowding the basket.
- Start checking for doneness at the 20-minute mark. If your sweet potato still feels firm in the middle, let it cook for another 5-10 minutes.
Serving Suggestions for Air Fryer sweet potatoes
Air fryer baked sweet potatoes are such an easy side dish to pair with your favorite protein. I love to serve it with air fryer salmon or air fryer chicken breasts for a healthy, hands-off meal.
Sweet potatoes make the perfect boat to stuff with chili, or my favorite – tacos stuffed sweet potatoes with homemade guacamole.
You can also scoop out the sweet potato flesh and turn it into sweet potato casserole, or make these tuna patties with sweet potato.
If you enjoy these air fryer baked sweet potatoes, let me know in the comments below, and don’t forget to leave a star rating.
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
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Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Equipment
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Using a fork, poke several holes all over each sweet potato. This helps them cook evenly and prevents them from bursting.
- Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the coarse sea salt over the sweet potatoes.
- Set your air fryer to 400°F and preheat for about 3-5 minutes.
- Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket. Make sure they are not overcrowded; they should be in a single layer for even cooking.
- Air fry at 400°F for 25-30 minutes. Flip the sweet potatoes halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crispiness.
- After 20 minutes, check the sweet potatoes for tenderness by inserting a fork or knife into the center. If it slides in easily, they are done. If not, continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes and check again.
Tips
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Olivia Ribas says
Benni says
Fantastic! Thanks for posting.
Olivia Ribas says
You’re very welcome!
Benni says
My jaw dropped when I saw the sodium content. YIKES! Then I realized you were counting the tsp of added salt. These potatoes do not need any added salt. They are fantastic with a little butter & nothing else. For someone who used to shun sweet potatoes, I am in love with these air fryer ones. Thanks for the recipe.
Olivia Ribas says
So glad you loved the air fryer sweet potatoes! 😊 And yes, you’re right—totally optional to add salt. A little butter is all they need. Thanks for giving them a try! 💛🍠
Jeanette says
Perfectly cooked sweet potatoes! Thanks for the recipe.
Olivia Ribas says
You’re very welcome! Happy you liked this recipe and thanks for stopping by 😉