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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.
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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 the sweet potatoes. Pierce each sweet potato 6–8 times on all sides with a fork.
  • Drizzle the sweet potatoes with olive oil and rub to coat. Sprinkle evenly with sea salt.
  • Arrange the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket or on the rack, making sure they are not touching.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 40–45 minutes, or until a knife or fork can be easily inserted into the center. Larger sweet potatoes may need a few additional minutes.
  • Carefully remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and let them cool for 2–3 minutes.
  • Slice each sweet potato open. Divide the butter evenly among the potatoes and season with salt and pepper 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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