Description
This Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato recipe provides an easy and convenient way to cook perfectly tender sweet potatoes with a crispy skin using an air fryer. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, it’s a healthy side dish ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure an even cooking temperature for the sweet potatoes.
- Prepare sweet potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt and pat them dry with a paper towel to help the oil and seasoning adhere properly.
- Coat with oil: Rub each sweet potato evenly with olive oil to promote crispy skin and enhance flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle the sweet potatoes with salt and black pepper for a simple yet delicious seasoning.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket without overcrowding to allow air circulation for even cooking.
- Cook: Air fry the sweet potatoes for 35-40 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure all sides cook evenly.
- Check doneness: Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork or knife after cooking time; if it goes in easily, they are tender and done. If still firm, cook an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Rest: Remove from the air fryer and let the sweet potatoes rest for a few minutes to finish steaming inside.
- Serve: Slice open and enjoy as is or top with butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, or your preferred toppings.
Notes
- Choose sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
- To test doneness, insert a fork into the thickest part; it should slide in easily.
- Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure proper air circulation.
- Letting sweet potatoes rest after cooking finishes the steaming process for softer interiors.
- Customize toppings based on preference to keep the dish healthy or indulgent.
