Get that perfect caramelized flavor and crispy texture with minimal effort! Learn how to make air fryer sweet potatoes quickly and season them for maximum deliciousness.
Air Fryer Whole Sweet Potatoes
When it comes to crispy, flavorful sweet potatoes, the air fryer simply gets the job done—and done well.
All they need is a little seasoning, whether it be salt, pepper, or herbs and they’re good to go. Pop them in the air fryer and let the appliance do its thing.
No more worrying about stove-top babysitting or the oven heating up your kitchen to volcanic temperatures. The air fryer lets you set it and forget it (well, sort of).
And then there’s the taste.
Sweet potatoes become wonderfully caramelized and slightly crispy on the outside while maintaining that sweet, creamy interior that makes them so irresistible.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Air fryers make sweet potatoes irresistible, crisping the exterior while keeping the interior soft and fluffy.
- Sweet potatoes cook quickly in an air fryer compared to conventional methods, requiring minimal effort.
- Their caramelization creates a delicious balance of crispy on the outside and sweet and creamy on the inside.
- Due to their simplicity and flavor, they are a favorite for many people.
(Yields 3)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
What You Need
- Sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Butter to taste
For exact measurements, please see the printable recipe card below.
How To Make Sweet Potatoes in The Air Fryer
Clean and dry potatoes. Make sure to remove any root strands and dirt pockets. Clean with warm water and scrub with your hands. Pat completely dry to prevent steaming in the air fryer.
Thoroughly coat dried potatoes with olive oil—season with salt and puncture the holes with a fork along the top.
Cook in air fryer at 400°f for 30 minutes.
Rotate at 15 minutes.
Let cool, slice open, and mash the inside.
Season with butter and salt or for a sweeter experience, sprinkle with brown sugar!
Printable Recipe Card
Air Fried Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
- Butter to taste
Instructions
- Clean and dry potatoes. Make sure to remove any root strands and dirt pockets. Clean with warm water and scrub with your hands. Pat completely dry to prevent steaming in the air fryer
- Thoroughly coat dried potatoes with olive oil—season with salt and puncture the hole with a fork along the top.
- Cook in air fryer at 400°f for 30 minutes. Rotate at 15 minutes.
- Let cool, slice open, and mash the inside. Season with butter and salt or for a sweeter experience, spring with brown sugar!
