Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

an overhead shot of a baked sweet potato topped with butter and fresh herbs and seasonings

This air fryer sweet potato recipe an easy, two-ingredient recipe that makes a perfect sweet potato every time. A soft and fluffy middle meets a crispy outer skin for the ultimate simple side dish. Serve with your favorite toppings and watch this healthy side get gobbled up!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Cooling Time5

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer sweet potatoes, sweet potato in air fryer

Servings: servings

Calories: 205kcal

Ingredients

3 medium sweet potatoes
1 tsp coconut oil or your favorite cooking oil
Optional toppings: butter or ghee, sea salt, ground black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, sugar, and/or thyme

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes. Pat dry and pierce with a fork all over.
Rub coconut oil all over the sweet potatoes to coat.
Cook in the air fryer for 35-45 minutes depending on the size of your sweet potatoes, until a knife easily pierces through.
Remove the sweet potatoes and cool for 5 minutes.
To serve, split the sweet potatoes in the middle and top with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

Storage: Leftovers can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: To reheat, microwave, or reheat in the air fryer.

Serving: Add your favorite toppings like butter or ghee, sea salt, ground black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, sugar, and/or thyme. You can also stuff it with shredded meat, cheese, or black beans.

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