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Air-fryer baked sweet potato, split open, topped with butter, pepper, and fresh basil.

Air-Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Crisp up an Air-Fryer Baked Sweet Potato recipe! Enjoy fluffy, buttery insides & golden, crunchy skin. A satisfying side for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes about 6 to 8 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Unsalted butter for serving, optional
  • Desired toppings for serving, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then use a fork to poke holes all over each potato.
    Poking holes in sweet potatoes with a fork for air-fryer baking.
  • Rub each sweet potato with olive oil and sprinkle with salt evenly. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    Rubbing sweet potatoes with olive oil for air-fryer baked sweet potatoes.
  • Cook at 400°F for 35-45 minutes, turning them halfway through to help them cook evenly. Check for tenderness with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the exact size of the sweet potatoes.
    Air-fried baked sweet potatoes in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes. Slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork. Serve with butter or any extra toppings you enjoy.
    Slicing open and fluffing air-fryer baked sweet potatoes with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 124mgFiber: 7g
Keyword Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
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