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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato Recipe That Beats the Oven


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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 46 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

Perfectly baked sweet potatoes cooked in the air fryer in less time than the oven—no preheating required! Simple, healthy, and beginner-friendly.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, about 6 ounces

Instructions

  • Poke holes all over sweet potatoes with a fork
  • Place in air fryer basket, no foil needed
  • Air fry at 370°F for 35–45 minutes until soft
  • Flip halfway through cooking
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving
  • Top with desired toppings

Notes

No need for oil or foil.

Best eaten fresh, but leftovers store well.

Adjust cook time based on size of sweet potatoes.

  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Side Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sweet potato
  • Calories: 146
  • Sugar: 7
  • Sodium: 93.5
  • Fat: 0.5
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 34
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 2.5
  • Cholesterol: 0