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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

This air fryer baked sweet potatoes recipe, makes potatoes that are soft and fluffy on the inside with a crispy skin on the outside!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Author: Everything Air Fryer

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 small sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
  • Use a fork to poke holes all over the sweet potato. Rub the skin evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Cook for 35-40 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Cut potatoes open and top with butter (and brown sugar if desired).

Notes

Leftover baked sweet potatoes will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg