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Air fryer sweet potato

Published November 29, 2022 | Updated December 14, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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Introducing the tastiest way to enjoy a classic side dish: baked air fryer sweet potato recipe that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. This recipe delivers all the flavors and textures of traditional oven-baked sweet potatoes but with less time and effort!

Baked sweet potatoes made in the air fryer, with butter and chives on them.

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We’re obsessed with our air fryer recipes right now, and seeing as we recently posted a recipe for baked potato in the air fryer, it seemed only natural to create one for sweet potato, you don’t always want to cook baked sweet potato in the oven – right?

Why you’ll love baked sweet potatoes in the air fryer

  • There’s no need to turn your kitchen oven on to make a delicious baked sweet potato, making it a cost-efficient option.
  • They make a perfect snack for a gathering or a game-day get-together!
  • Sweet potatoes are real crowd-pleasers, young and old alike love them.
  • Did we mention just how EASY they are to make?
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

Ingredients you’ll need to air fry sweet potatoes

You’ll need just five ingredients to make these delicious potatoes.

Ingredients needed, butter, chives, sweet potatoes, salt and pepper.

Recipes this good should be that EASY – should they?

How to cook air fryer sweet potatoes with step-by-step instructions

A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

Preheat your air fryer to 370°F/190°C.

Wash your sweet potatoes using a vegetable brush, ensuring any dirt is removed from them, then pat them dry.

Someone pat drying sweet potatoes.
Wash to remove dirt, pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork, then pat them dry.
Washed sweet potatoes in air fryer basket.
Place the potatoes in your air fryer basket.

Using a fork, prick holes in the skin of the potatoes.

Place them in your air fryer basket, ensuring that you don’t overcrowd them, or they may have soggy skins, and cook for 35 – 45 minutes, turning them halfway through.

Baked sweet potatoes in air fryer basket with crumpled skins.
Air fry the potatoes until fork tender, approximately 35 – 45 minutes.

When your baked sweet potatoes are cooked, they will puff up and be fork-tender.

Remove them from the air fryer, and serve baked sweet potatoes immediately with butter, salt, and pepper, a sprinkling of chives, or your favorite toppings!

Enjoy your delicious air fryer sweet potatoes!

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Size matters If you have larger or smaller potatoes than we used, you may need more or less cooking time.
  • Watch closely
    Every air fryer cooks differently, different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them.

Should sweet potatoes be soaked before air frying?

No, for baked sweet potatoes, you don’t need to soak the potatoes.

You would soak them if you were making air fryer sweet potato fries, as this would remove excess starch and give you crispy sweet potato fries.

How do I store leftover sweet potatoes?

Store leftover sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

What else can I make with sweet potatoes?

Sweet potato is so versatile, so if you need more sweet potato recipes, here are some great ones!

You can make sweet potato fritters, sweet potato wedges, sweet potato soup, sweet potato fries, sweet potato mash, and even sweet potato pie. There’s no need to waste any sweet potatoes!

Baked sweet potatoes made in the air fryer with melted butter and chives in the middle of them.

More air fryer potato recipes for you to try at home

If you want to use your air fryer more, why not try these potato recipes?

  • Air fryer mini potatoes
  • Air fried potato skins
  • Air fried masala fries
  • Air fried buffalo fries
  • Air fried dirty fries
Crispy air fried potatoes with one on a fork, ready to eat.

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Air fryer masala fries

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Air fryer sweet potatoes cooked and ready to eat.
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Air Fryer Baked sweet potato

Get ready to be amazed! This quick and easy air fryer baked sweet potato recipe is the perfect way to make a delicious, nutritious side dish. Enjoy perfectly cooked sweet potatoes every time with no added fat or oil required. The high-speed air circulation guarantees even cooking, giving you delicious results quickly and easily – all without having to turn your oven on!
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time37 mins
Servings4
Calories296
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Worldwide
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 4 Sweet potatoes
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper freshly cracked to taste
  • Chives sprinkle of
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 370°F/190°C.
  • Wash your sweet potatoes using a vegetable brush to remove any dirt and then pat them dry. Using a fork, prick holes in the skin of your sweet potatoes. Place them in the air fryer basket, ensuring you don't overcrowd them, and bake for 35-45 minutes turning halfway.
    4 Sweet potatoes
  • When your baked sweet potatoes are cooked, they will puff up, pierce with a fork and they should easily pierce the skin and they should be soft inside. Remove from the air fryer basket and serve immediately with butter, salt, and pepper, a sprinkling of chives, or your favorite topping! Enjoy your delicious air fryer sweet baked potatoes!
    4 tbsp Butter, Kosher salt, Chives, Black pepper

Notes

Size matters
 If you have larger or smaller potatoes than we used, then you may need more or less cooking time.
It’s all about the holes!
Don’t forget to poke holes in your sweet potato, they may explode if you don’t!
Watch closely
 Every air fryer cooks differently, different brands and capacities can mean that your food, will need either a longer or shorter cooking time, so make sure you keep a close eye on them.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32418IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. Traci says

    January 5, 2023 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    These turned out so good! I loved them as a snack and the taste hit the spot! Exactly what I was craving!

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  2. Lara says

    January 5, 2023 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    These came out perfect! Normally I make mine in the Instant Pot, but mines been on the fritz so I used your directions for the air fryer and they were perfection! Thanks so much!

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  3. Sharina says

    January 5, 2023 at 3:01 pm

    5 stars
    I had these air fryer sweet potatoes last New Year’s Eve celebration, one of the crowds’ favorites. I’m glad they’re so easy to make in the air fryer, I save a lot of time preparing the list in our menu.

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  4. Vitali says

    January 5, 2023 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    OMG, this recipe is just heaven…. I never thought that sweet potato can become my favorite dish. Usually it’s a side dish for me, but thanks to this recipe it’s a star on the plate. I can only eat sweet potato, so delicious and so easy to make in air fryer.

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    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      January 6, 2023 at 7:19 am

      We are thrilled you love it so much; sweet potatoes taste SO good!

  5. Sandi says

    January 5, 2023 at 6:01 pm

    5 stars
    My kids absolutely loved these sweet potatoes. You made it so easy!

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    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      January 6, 2023 at 7:19 am

      That’s great to hear, and so pleased the kids love them!

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