Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are soft, moist, and delicious. They can be made in less than 30 minutes and served as a side with sour cream, cheese, steak and more.
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Fall is in full swing. The nights are getting longer and colder, Americans are talking about Thanksgiving, and we're even starting to hear the C-word pop up. Christmas is the one holiday year full to the brim of indulgence and sweet things. While I do love treats during the holidays, I still care about my health and have found that this colorful, sweet vegetable hits the spot perfectly: Sweet Potatoes.
You'll also enjoy this Healthy Pumpkin Puree Snack, Roasted Whole Pumpkin, Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes and Vegan Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Sandwich.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- They're versatile - roast them with other veggies or have them baked with salt and pepper.
- These sweet potatoes can be stuffed or loaded with Quick Mexican Black Bean Stew, cheese, chicken, Simple Guacamole Recipe or Moroccan Shakshuka with Feta.
- They're easy to work with. You don't even have to peel them - their skin is edible.
- These sweet potatoes are ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Sweet potatoes: Select ripe, raw sweet potatoes for this recipe. No need to peel the skin but wash them well before preparing to remove dirt.
- Salt: To taste.
- Black pepper: To taste.
- Oil: Use vegetable or sunflower oil.
Tips and Substitutions
- Cook: These potatoes can also be made in the oven at the same temperature. Make sure you preheat the oven before cooking.
- Overcrowding: Do not overcrowd the air fryer as this will prevent the sweet potatoes from cooking evenly.
- Wash: Make sure you wash the sweet potatoes to ensure that there is no dirt on the potatoes.
How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
- Wash the sweet potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Then, use a fork to poke holes into them, which will help the inside cook.
3. Place the sweet potatoes into an air fryer and add a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Air fry at 190C/380F for 18-20 minutes.
5. Serve these delicious air fryer sweet potatoes as a side with Cajun Honey Butter Salmon, Easy Marry Me Chicken or Beef Brisket & Asparagus.
Recipe FAQs
There is no need to peel sweet potatoes before cooking. The skin is edible.
Seal in a freezer-friendly bag or container and store for up to 1 month.
If the sweet potatoes are raw, keep them at room temperature in a cool, dry, ventilated area. They can last up to two weeks. If the sweet potatoes are cooked, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days. Reheat them in the microwave when you are ready to serve.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- Air fryer
- fork
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash sweet potatoes and pat dry.
- Next, use a fork to poke holes into each potato.
- Add sweet potatoes to the air fryer, drizzle with oil. Then, season with salt and pepper.
- Air fry at 190C/380F for 18-20 minutes on each side or until cooked.
Notes
- Cook:Â You can also bake these potatoes in the oven at the same temperature. Be sure to preheat the oven before cooking.
- Overcrowding:Â Avoid overcrowding the air fryer, as this will prevent the sweet potatoes from cooking evenly.
- Wash:Â Ensure you wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt.
Adored this recipe! I made the sweet potatoes in the oven 🙂