Air fryer baked sweet potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish that is ready in 35 minutes. Sweet potatoes are brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with salt then air fried. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A kid-favorite!
Our air fryer sweet potato recipe uses just a few ingredients and requires minimal effort. It is a nutrition packed recipe that the whole family will devour! Serve any night of the week.
If on the search for more air fryer potato recipes, we have you covered with our Air Fryer Baked Potato, Steakhouse Baked Potato and Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato.
Sweet Potato in Air Fryer
Ready to learn how to cook a sweet potato in an air fryer? We cannot wait to show you truly how easy it is!
Baked sweet potatoes are a fantastic veggie to prep in advance then serve as leftovers. From a side dish to the center of the plate, make sure to check out all the delicious ways to serve sweet potatoes below!
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or use the printable recipe card below. Enjoy!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 small sweet potatoes, rinsed and dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Rinse the sweet potatoes under water and gently wash away any dirt before drying.
Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork 4-5 times.
Drizzle with olive oil and spread the oil with a pastry brush or your hands until the potato is coated. Sprinkle with salt.
Air Fry
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a knife can be easily inserted into the middle of the potato.
How To Serve Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a versatile veggie that can be served savory or sweet.
For a sweeter recipe top with:
- toasted pecans
- marshmallows
- nut butter
- honey
- cinnamon and/or pumpkin pie spice
For a savory version top with:
- butter
- parmesan
- oregano
- garlic
- chili seasoning
This sweet potato air fryer recipe can also be turned from a side dish to the main entree by simply stuffing with taco meat, pulled pork, bbq chicken and coleslaw or Italian sausage and peppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Enjoy reheated or chilled.
Toss back into the preheated air fryer for 10-15 minutes or until hot.
Cooked sweet potatoes can be sliced right from the fridge then served plain or in wraps or salads.
Each air fryer may differ on total baking time. Cook at 375°F for 30-40 minutes then check the tenderness of the potato by poking with a fork or knife.
Yes! More than one potato can be cooked at a time as long as each potato is roughly the same size, and the potatoes are not touching on the tray.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Always preheat the air fryer before cooking.
- Use a knife or fork to slice into the center of the potato to see if it is done cooking. It should go into the potato with ease.
- Serve the whole potato – you can eat sweet potato skins!
Sweet Potato Recipes
- Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries
- Sweet Potato Muffins
- Baked Sweet Potato Slices
- Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
- Sweet Potato Crunch
- Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie
- Sweet Potato Egg Cups
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fry Frozen Fish Fillets
- Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets
- Air Fryer Falafel Recipe
- Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Air Fryer Twice Baked Potato
- Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
- Ninja Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
Equipment
- fork
Ingredients
- 4 small sweet potatoes, rinsed and dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the sweet potatoes. Poke the sweet potatoes with a fork 4-5 times. Drizzle with olive oil and spread with a pastry brush or your hands. Sprinkle with salt.4 small sweet potatoes, rinsed and dried, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper to taste
- ⭐️Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a knife can be easily inserted into the middle of the potato.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Rinse the potatoes under water and wash away any dirt
- Always poke the potato to allow steam to escape while cooking
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge
- Serve savory or sweet, as a side dish or the main entree
- Air fry potatoes that are roughly the same size to promote even cooking
Nutrition
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