These sweet potatoes are seriously perfect. We were blown away when we realized these potatoes could be ready in 30 minutes! With just four main ingredients, you will truly love the simplicity of this recipe.
Why This Air Fryer Recipe Is So Great!
- Sweet potatoes are made in 30 minutes compared to an hour.
- Real ingredients only.
- It is super cheap to make.
- The sweet potatoes are incredibly tender and fluffy.
What You Need
- Sweet potatoes.
- Salt, pepper, and a neutral oil such as avocado or grapeseed oil.
- A reliable air fryer.
How do I make these sweet potatoes in the air fryer?
- Wash the skins of two sweet potatoes. Piece each side with a fork to create little holes in the potatoes. Cover potatoes with avocado oil and salt.
- Grab the handy air fryer and turn the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit or 198 degrees Celsius. Remove air fryer basket to gently place sweet potatoes in. Secure the basket back into the air fryer oven.
- Bake the sweet potatoes in the air fryer for at least 30 minutes, or until potatoes are easy pierced with fork. Gently cut an opening at the top of the potatoes and fluff the flesh with a fork until fluffy. Serve with butter, salt, pepper, brown sugar, pecans, or just by themselves!
Chef’s Notes For This Recipe
- Make sure to poke holes in the sweet potatoes prior to baking in addition to coating with oil and salt!
- Definitely make sure to bake the potatoes for at least 30 minutes.
- This recipe is great for meal prep. Make a batch of sweet potatoes in the air fryer and store in the refrigerator with an airtight container!
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What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”
Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-friend tostada) for an easy homemade version.
Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes medium sized
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wash the skins of two sweet potatoes. Piece each side with a fork to create little holes in the potatoes. Cover potatoes with avocado oil and salt.
- Grab the handy air fryer and turn the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit or 198 degrees Celsius. Remove air fryer basket to gently place sweet potatoes in. Secure the basket back into the air fryer oven.
- Bake the sweet potatoes in the air fryer for at least 30 minutes, or until potatoes are easy pierced with fork. Gently cut an opening at the top of the potatoes and fluff the flesh with a fork until fluffy. Serve with butter, salt, pepper, brown sugar, pecans, or just by themselves!