Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Perfectly Crispy + Fluffy)
Air fryer sweet potatoes are the easiest way to get perfectly crispy skin with a soft and fluffy middle - all in under 40 minutes. This stress-free method makes them a healthy side dish that works for quick weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings alike.
Servings: 3 servings
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg