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An Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato topped with a pat of butter and black pepper sits on a white plate, next to orange napkins and silver forks. Salt and pepper shakers are in the background.
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

Learn how to make air fryer sweet potato recipe for an easy side dish. These sweet potatoes are tender on the inside and turn out perfectly. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $4.87, $0.81 per Serving

Ingredients

  • 6 Medium Size Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Sea Salt
  • Toppings:
  • 3 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • Wash and thoroughly dry 6 medium sweet potatoes. Use a fork to poke each sweet potato 6-8 times on all sides.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the sweet potatoes and rub to coat. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons sea salt evenly over all of the potatoes.
  • Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the air fryer rack, making sure they are not touching so the air can circulate around them.
  • Air fry at 400 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife or fork can be easily inserted into the center of each sweet potato. Larger potatoes may require a few additional minutes of cooking.
  • Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and allow them to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  • Slice each sweet potato open and top with 3 tablespoons butter, dividing it evenly among the 6 potatoes.
  • Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, dividing evenly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1338mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32240IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
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