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Published August 17, 2021 by Jennifer. 5 Comments.
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes are my new favorite way to make sweet potatoes. You'll get deliciously crispy skin and perfect fluffy potato on the inside. Only 3 ingredients for the best sweet potatoes you'll ever taste.
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baked sweet potatoes made in the air fryer and topped with butter and fresh parsley.
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes are my new favorite way to make sweet potatoes. You'll get deliciously crispy skin and perfect fluffy potato on the inside. Only 3 ingredients for the best sweet potatoes you'll ever taste.

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes are my new favorite way to make sweet potatoes. You’ll get deliciously crispy skin and perfect fluffy potato on the inside. Only 3 ingredients for the best sweet potatoes you’ll ever taste.

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes on a white plate ready to eat - topped with butter and fresh parsley.

I love air frying. It’s my go-to healthy option to choose when I craving “fried” food.

I love using my air fryer for side dishes and these air fryer sweet potatoes are some of my favorites. Not only are they delicious, but they are also cooked in less time than you would normally use to bake them in the oven. The sweet potato skin is crispy and the potato is fully cooked in just 40 minutes versus an hour in the oven.

Other side dishes I love are these Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes, and Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes.

This is also perfect to go with main dishes such as Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak.

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

According to Healthline, sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, minerals, vitamins, and may enhance brain function and support your immune system.

This air fryer baked sweet potato recipe is the perfect side dish and one of my family’s favorites.

You only need to have a few things on hand for this recipe and they are so easy to make.

Air Fried Sweet Potatoes on a plate topped with butter and fresh parsley.

Ingredients:

  • whole sweet potatoes
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
Ingredients needed to make sweet potatoes in the air fryer.

How to Make Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket.
  2. Wash and clean the sweet potatoes. Use a fork to poke holes all over the skin.
  3. Take the olive oil and rub it all over the sweet potatoes. Add the kosher salt and rub over the sweet potatoes.
  4. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving room for the air to flow between the potatoes.
  5. Cook the sweet potatoes at 390 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fully cooked.
  6. Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and serve with your favorite toppings.
Sweet potatoes being prepared for the air fryer.
process shots of sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket, and after they have been cooked in the air fryer.

NOTE: All air fryers cook differently. These sweet potatoes were made using the Cosori 5.8qt air fryer. You may have to add or takeaway a couple of minutes depending on the brand of air fryer you own.

This is a great way to make fluffy sweet potatoes and they’re done faster than using the oven. It’s one of my favorite easy air fryer recipes.

FAQs

How do I store leftover sweet potatoes?

Store any leftover sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not add any toppings to the sweet potatoes if you’re planning to store them.

How do I reheat sweet potatoes?

One of the easiest ways to reheat baked sweet potatoes is by reheating them in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and then add the leftover sweet potatoes to the air fryer. Cook the sweet potatoes for 2-3 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are heated completely through.

What are toppings I can use on my air fryer baked sweet potatoes?

Just like a baked potato, the sky is the limit when it comes to toppings. Here are a few of my favorites.

  • brown sugar
  • butter
  • honey butter
  • cinnamon
  • bacon
  • roast beef
  • sloppy joes
  • sour cream
  • twice baked with different toppings

There are so many options to try!

Sweet potatoes on a plate topped with butter and garnished with fresh parsley.

I love making sweet potatoes in the air fryer. It’s an easy side dish and I have found it to really be the best way to make them. If you haven’t made this sweet potatoes recipe yet, you need to put it on your to do list soon.

More Air Fryer Recipes you might enjoy:

  • French Fries
  • Potato Skins
  • Air Fryer Steak Fries
  • Air Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Breakfast Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Tater Tots

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baked sweet potatoes made in the air fryer and topped with butter and fresh parsley.
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes are my new favorite way to make sweet potatoes. You'll get deliciously crispy skin and perfect fluffy potato on the inside. Only 3 ingredients for the best sweet potatoes you'll ever taste.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 206kcal
Author Jennifer West

Ingredients

  • 3 whole sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket.
  • Wash and clean the sweet potatoes. Use a fork to poke holes all over the skin.
  • Take the olive oil and rub it all over the sweet potatoes. Add the kosher salt and rub over the sweet potatoes.
  • Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving room for the air to flow between the potatoes.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes at 390 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fully cooked.
  • Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

How do I store leftover sweet potatoes?

Store any leftover sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not add any toppings to the sweet potatoes if you’re planning to store them.

How do I reheat sweet potatoes?

One of the easiest ways to reheat baked sweet potatoes is by reheating them in the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and then add the leftover sweet potatoes to the air fryer. Cook the sweet potatoes for 2-3 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are heated completely through.

What are toppings I can use on my air fryer baked sweet potatoes?

Just like a baked potato, the sky is the limit when it comes to toppings. Here are a few of my favorites.
  • brown sugar
  • butter
  • honey butter
  • cinnamon
  • bacon
  • roast beef
  • sloppy joes
  • sour cream
  • twice baked with different toppings

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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  1. Cathy Hawkins says

    January 18, 2022 at 16:32

    What do you think difference of basket air fryer to the air fryer with trays

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    • Jennifer says

      January 21, 2022 at 11:01

      You might have to adjust the cooking time slightly, but they should cook close to the same. I prefer the basket personally, but they are all good 🙂

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