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Baked sweet potato in the air fryer basket with a slice of butter and seasoning on top.
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

This easy air fryer baked sweet potato recipe is the perfect way to make sweet potatoes that are soft and fluffy on the inside. No preheat needed!
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time46 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: JENNIFER GAMBLE

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes 6-8 ounces

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the 2 medium sweet potatoes. Poke holes with a fork to allow steam to escape.
    sweet potato being poked with a fork.
  • Rub the potatoes with a bit of oil and place them in the air fryer basket.
  • Set the air fryer to 370°F (188°C) and cook for about 35-45 minutes, depending on their size.
    sweet potato in the basket of the air fryer, cooked, sliced open, and topped with butter.

Notes

For uniformly soft sweet potatoes, make sure they’re similar in size.
Rub the outside of the sweet potatoes with olive oil for a crispier skin. 
They’re done when a fork slides in easily without resistance.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg