Description
Crispy golden Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato brings Southern comfort straight to your plate with minimal effort. Perfectly caramelized edges and tender interior promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Topping Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or green onions
Instructions
- Thoroughly pierce the sweet potatoes using a fork, creating multiple small punctures across the entire surface to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Directly position the prepared sweet potatoes inside the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not wrapped in foil and have adequate space between them for optimal air circulation.
- Configure the air fryer temperature to 370°F and set the cooking time between 35-45 minutes, depending on the size of the sweet potatoes.
- Periodically check the potatoes’ tenderness by gently pressing their exterior; they are ready when the skin appears crispy and the interior feels soft and yielding.
- Once fully cooked, carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer using tongs or heat-resistant utensils.
- Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes to cool slightly and prevent potential burns.
- Slice open the sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the interior with a fork.
- Customize your dish by adding preferred toppings such as butter, herbs, cheese, or roasted vegetables to enhance flavor and nutrition.
Notes
- Check potato size to adjust cooking time, smaller potatoes cook faster while larger ones need extra minutes.
- Always poke holes deeply to prevent potential steam buildup and potential potato explosions in the air fryer.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 210°F for perfectly soft and creamy texture.
- Experiment with different spice blends like cinnamon, paprika, or herbs to enhance natural sweet potato flavors before air frying
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg