Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

🍠 Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients (2–4 servings)

• 2–4 medium sweet potatoes

• 1–2 tsp olive oil (optional, for crispier skin)

• ½ tsp salt (optional)

Toppings (optional):

• Butter

• Cinnamon

• Honey or maple syrup

• Greek yogurt or sour cream

Instructions

1. Wash & dry

   • Scrub sweet potatoes well and pat completely dry.

2. Pierce

   • Use a fork to poke 5–6 holes around each potato (prevents bursting).

3. Oil & season (optional)

   • Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

4. Air fry

   • Preheat air fryer to 390°F (200°C).

   • Place sweet potatoes in the basket (don’t overcrowd).

   • Cook for 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway.

5. Check doneness

   • A knife should slide in easily.

   • If not tender, cook in 5-minute increments.

6. Rest & serve

   • Let cool 5 minutes.

   • Slice open and add toppings.

Cooking Time Guide

• Small: 30–35 min

• Medium: 35–45 min

• Large: 45–50 min

Tips for Best Results

• Dry skin = crispier skin

• No foil (it traps steam)

• For extra crispy skin, air fry 5 more minutes at the end

Flavor Variations

• Sweet: Butter + cinnamon + honey

• Savory: Butter + salt + pepper

• Protein boost: Greek yogurt + pinch of salt