EASY Air Fryer Sweet Potato
Air Fryer Sweet Potato is an easy, healthy recipe made with just three ingredients. Cook whole sweet potatoes until the skin is crispy and the inside is fluffy. Perfect as a side dish or customizable main meal.
Ingredients
- 2 small to medium sweet potatoes scrubbed and dried
- 1 teaspoon olive oil avocado oil, or canola oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and thoroughly dry the sweet potatoes.
- Using a fork, poke several holes all around each potato.
- Rub the potatoes evenly with the oil.
- Sprinkle salt over the skins.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook the Air Fryer Sweet Potato for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through if desired.
- The potatoes are done when the skins are crispy, caramelization appears around the fork holes, and a knife slides easily into the center.
- Carefully remove from the air fryer.
- Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork, and serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time depending on potato size.
- Sweet potatoes should feel soft when gently squeezed using tongs.
- Serve with grilled chicken, steak, salmon, roasted vegetables, or enjoy as a complete vegetarian meal with beans and avocado.
- For extra crispy skin, lightly brush with a little more oil before cooking.