These Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside, and cook in a fraction of the time. This recipe makes a quick and easy side dish that can also be transformed into a main course with a variety of simple homemade toppings.
Looking for more air fryer recipes? Be sure to try these crispy Air Fryer Onion Rings, Air Fryer Red Potatoes, or these Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
Sure, you can bake sweet potatoes the old-fashioned way in an oven. But if you own an air fryer, I highly recommend this method. Air frying has a way of cooking any type of potato to complete and utter perfection.
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The high-speed circulating heat cooks the skins so that they get nice and crispy—almost as if they were fried. However, the air fryer only needs a minimal amount of oil so it’s far healthier. Meanwhile, the insides turn soft and creamy, just how a baked sweet potato should be.
Another bonus with the air fryer is that it is just so dang quick! While oven-baked sweet potatoes will take about an hour, the air fryer will cut that down to about 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of each potato.
If you’re looking for some main dish recipes to serve with these sweet potatoes, try our Air Fryer Chicken Tenders or our Parmesan Wings. And if you’re looking for something a little more light, try these Frozen Fish Fillets in the air fryer.
Key Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes – you’ll want to choose sweet potatoes that are roughly the same size so that they will take the same amount of time to cook.
- Avocado Oil – you can substitute a variety of other cooking oils, keeping in mind that it’s best to choose an oil with a high smoking point, such as canola oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil or grapeseed oil. We recommend avoiding extra virgin olive oil.
- Honey – any kind of honey will taste great.
- Butter – you can use salted or unsalted butter.
- Mini Marshmallows – this is optional but tastes amazing!
How To Cook Sweet Potatoes in an Air Fryer
- Prep the potatoes. Wash, dry, and poke 4-5 holes on all sides. Add to a bowl or freezer bag along with the oil and coat them completely, then season with salt.
- Cook the potatoes. Cook in the preheated 400 degree air fryer for 30-45 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Serve. Remove from the air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes, then slice in half and fluff the insides. Top each sweet potato with about 1/2 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 tablespoon of honey.
Adding Marshmallows
If you choose to add the mini marshmallows, preheat your oven broiler, then top each potato with about 1/4 cup, making sure to spread them out evenly across the sliced top. Place under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows have softened and are golden brown.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket. If only 3 will fit, then only cook 3!
- The cook time will vary depending on the size of your potatoes, so be sure to keep an eye on them while they cook. The best way to know if they are done is to stick a fork or toothpick into the center and if the potato doesn’t stick, it’s good to go.
- You can eat these as a side dish, or else dice or mash them to use in all sorts of other recipes (sweet potato pie, anyone?).
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these the traditional way, in a 400 degree oven. You’ll want to wrap each potato in foil and place on a baking sheet if you cook them this way. They will also take closer to an hour to cook completely.
Storing Leftovers
- Refrigerator: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: you can either microwave or warm in a 320-degree oven for about 25 minutes, or until warmed through. Once reheated, you can top however you’d like!
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and dry each potato, then poke 4-5 holes, about 1/2" deep, on all sides.
- Place sweet potatoes and avocado oil into a large ziplock bag. Seal the bag and roll the potatoes around inside until they are completely covered in oil.
- Remove sweet potatoes from the bag, then season with salt and place the potatoes into your air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Once cooked, remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes. Slice each potato open with a knife and use a fork to lightly fluff the insides.
- Top each sweet potato with about 1/2 tablespoon of butter, 1/2 tablespoon of honey, and 1/4 cup of mini marshmallows. Place under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows have softened and are golden brown. Enjoy!
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These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes have the most fluffy, tender insides with perfectly crispy skin. They make a quick and easy side dish that tastes great topped with butter, honey and mini marshmallows.
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Air Fryer, Fall Recipes, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Nut-Free, Potatoes, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Thanksgiving, Winter Recipes,
