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    Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Baked Sweet Potatoes)

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    Air fryer sweet potatoes are baked in the air fryer. It only takes two ingredients – fresh sweet potatoes and a little bit of cooking oil.

    Sweet potato on a cutting board with brown sugar and butter

    I love finding simple ways to cook food while using smaller kitchen appliances to do it in. The best part is that it only takes two ingredients – a couple of sweet potatoes and a little bit of cooking oil.

    Sweet potatoes are a great side dish to any meal, but I know many who enjoy eating them by themselves for a meal. And why not? Sweet potatoes themselves are on the healthier side when compared to other potatoes and starchy vegetables. They come in around half the grams of carbohydrates that a russet potato has and contain antioxidants.

    Another great thing about sweet potatoes is that they are more versatile than just the sweet toppings we traditionally see here in the US, especially at Thanksgiving time. They can also be served with more savory toppings.

    To find more air fryer potato recipes check out air fryer russet baked potatoes, air fryer baby potatoes, and air fryer mashed potato balls.

    Sweet potato on a cutting board with brown sugar and butter

    Ingredients for Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

    • 2 Medium-Sized Sweet Potatoes, approximately 11 ounces each
    • Canola or Vegetable Oil

    How to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

    • Rinse, scrub, and dry the sweet potatoes. Using a fork, pierce potatoes 10-12 times all over. This helps release steam as they cook so they do not explode.
    • Rub or spray a little vegetable or canola oil all over the sweet potatoes.
    Poking sweet potato with a fork
    Sweet potatoes in an air fryer basket
    • Add potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and the timer to 45 minutes. To check for doneness, pierce with a fork or cut open with a knife. It should be fork-tender and no longer hard in the center.
    • Once they are done, remove the sweet potatoes from the basket. Slice the potatoes open and add any toppings you like. Butter and brown sugar are delicious choices!
    Sweet potato on a cutting board with brown sugar and melted butter

    Sweet Potato Toppings

    • Butter, salt, and black pepper
    • Brown sugar, cinnamon, mini marshmallows
    • Honey butter and toasted pecans
    • Blue cheese, toasted walnuts, and honey
    • Chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
    • Drizzle of maple syrup
    • Gouda, gruyere, or Swiss cheeses are the best kinds of cheeses to add

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    Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

    Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Baked Sweet Potatoes)

    Air fryer sweet potatoes are baked in the air fryer. It only takes two ingredients – sweet potatoes and a little bit of cooking oil.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 48 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Servings
    Author: Tiffany

    Ingredients

    • 2 Medium-Sized Sweet Potatoes, approximately 11 ounces each
    • Olive Oil

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse and dry sweet potatoes. Using a fork, pierce potatoes 10-12 times all over. This helps release steam as they cook so they do not explode.
    • Rub or spray olive oil all over sweet potatoes.
    • Add potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and the timer to 45 minutes. To check for doneness, pierce with a fork or cut open with a knife. It should be fork-tender and no longer hard in the center.
    • Once done, remove sweet potatoes from the basket. Slice potatoes open and add any toppings you like. Butter and brown sugar is delicious!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 194 kcalCarbohydrates: 45 gProtein: 4 gFat: 0.1 gSaturated Fat: 0.04 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03 gSodium: 124 mgPotassium: 762 mgFiber: 7 gSugar: 9 gVitamin A: 32063 IUVitamin C: 5 mgCalcium: 68 mgIron: 1 mg

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