Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Sliced orange sweet potato stuffed with roasted chickpeas, red cabbage, dried cranberries, pecans, pepitas, and creamy dressing on a plate with two more air fryer sweet potatoes.

5 from 5 votes

30-Minute Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are easy to make, and cook perfectly every time. Faster than oven roasting, with crispy skins, and creamy soft insides.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Vegan

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 134kcal

Author: Nisha Melvani

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

4 small-medium sweet potatoes (Garnet, or any moist sweet potato with a copper skin)
Drizzle of olive oil (optional)
Dash of salt (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the sweet potatoes: Scrub and dry the sweet potatoes before placing them in a large bowl.
Season: Add a drizzle of olive oil, and a dash of salt. Rub the skins until evenly coated with the oil.
Prick: Use a fork to prick each one several times evenly. This allows the steam to escape.
Cook: Place the potatoes in an air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them so the hot air can circulate freely. Air fry at 390ºF for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Check for doneness by squeezing one of the potatoes in an oven mitt-protected hand and inserting a sharp knife into the center. They should feel quite soft and the knife should glide all the way through without resistance. If not, cook for about 5 minutes more, or until tender.
For serving: Set aside to cool until they can be handled comfortably, about 5 minutes. Remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer basket and slice them open. Fluff the inside with a fork, then add your favorite toppings.

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Notes

Buy potatoes that are the same size and shape. This will ensure that they are done cooking at the same time.
Avoid overcrowding. Cook them in batches instead. Overcrowding will make them steam and they will become soggy instead of crispy. Make sure to place them in a single layer.
Adjust the cooking time as needed. Wider sweet potatoes may need more time, while long, thin ones may need less time in the air fryer.
Storage: Refrigerate Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days. Reheat them in the air fryer, microwave, or oven.
Freezing: Let the baked sweet potatoes cool completely, then store them whole in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator and reheat them in the air fryer, microwave, or oven.
For serving: Simply slice and serve with a pat of vegan butter or a drizzle of tahini. Or load your potatoes with protein-rich toppings for a complete meal. You can also repurpose leftover baked sweet potatoes for different meals. Use them to make soup, dice them and add them to chilis and stews, make mashed sweet potatoes.

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