{"id":2873,"date":"2023-08-26T00:48:06","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T00:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/?p=2873"},"modified":"2023-08-26T00:48:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T00:48:06","slug":"air-fryer-baked-sweet-potato-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/air-fryer-baked-sweet-potato-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato"},"content":{"rendered":"

These\u00a0Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes<\/strong>\u00a0are ready in less time than oven-baked. Simple and fuss-free, these perfectly cooked whole sweet potatoes are great for a fast dinner or a weeknight side dish.<\/em><\/p>\n

Everyone loves a fast meal without a lot of fuss, and these crispy baked sweet potatoes in the air fryer won\u2019t disappoint!<\/p>\n

How to Make an Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato<\/h2>\n

*You\u2019ll find a detailed and printable recipe card at the bottom of the post with measurements and cooking times\/temps.<\/em><\/p>\n

Scrub the sweet potatoes and dry them with a clean dry towel (or air dry). Gently poke each spud ~10 times with the tines of a fork.<\/p>\n

Add olive oil, kosher salt, and minced garlic to a bowl (I used my beloved glass mixing bowl) and drop the spuds in. Swirl the bowl, making sure you coat all of the skin with the olive oil garlic mixture.<\/p>\n

Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil (or use air fryer parchment) and add the sweet potatoes. Bake for 37 minutes.<\/p>\n

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How Long Does it Take to Cook a Sweet Potato in the Air Fryer?<\/h2>\n

I have a 5.8-quart Cosori air fryer and on average it takes 37 minutes at 370 degrees F to air fry sweet potatoes. This method is so much faster than making oven baked sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n

Each model\/brand might cook the potatoes a bit differently, so test your spuds at 30 minutes by sticking a sharp knife into the center.<\/p>\n

The skin should be crispy and browned and the inside should be perfectly soft and fluffy.<\/p>\n

If you need something that is ready faster, check out our Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes. They\u2019re ready in under 16 minutes.<\/p>\n

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How to Flavor an Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato<\/h2>\n

Top your potato with your favorite toppings \u2013 butter, cinnamon, and sugar, Crispy Fried Onions, Sweet Potatoes Fries Dipping Sauce, Chipotle Sauce, Gluten-Free Cheese Sauce, shredded chicken (mixed with Sugar-Free Barbeque Sauce),\u00a0Air Fryer Bacon, or a big ol\u2019 scoop of white beans and shredded cabbage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Are Sweet Potatoes Healthier than Other Potatoes?<\/h2>\n

Orange sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber. One sweet potato can provide 400% of your daily intake of vitamin A.<\/p>\n

For people who cannot tolerate the glycemic index of white potatoes, the fiber in sweet potatoes can slow the pace of digestion, which can regulate and even out glucose absorption.<\/p>\n

The beta carotene in sweet potatoes converts to vitamin A that can help boost your immune system and support your vision.<\/p>\n

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Pro Tips\/Recipe Notes:<\/h2>\n
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  • Poke each sweet potato ~10 tines with the size of the fork. This is important to ensure that the potato can vent heat while it bakes.<\/li>\n
  • Each model\/brand might cook the potatoes a bit differently, so test your spuds at 30 minutes by sticking a sharp knife into the center.<\/li>\n
  • Sweet potatoes make a great meal prep item. Fully bake ahead of time and reheat in the microwave or air fryer.<\/li>\n
  • If you have a larger family or need to cook more at once, invest in an air fryer that is 5 quarts or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    How to Buy Sweet Potatoes<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Choose firm sweet potatoes with smooth skin without dents, blemishes, cracks, or visible damage. Avoid any sweet potatoes that show sprouting on the skin.<\/p>\n

    Most grocery stores sell orange skin\/flesh or red skin\/orange flesh varieties of sweet potatoes. Both will work in this recipe.<\/p>\n

    If baking multiple sweet potatoes at a time, select ones that are similar in size for even baking time.<\/p>\n

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    Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato<\/h2>\n
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    These air fryer baked sweet potatoes are ready in less time than oven-baked. Simple and fuss-free, these perfectly cooked whole sweet potatoes are great for a fast dinner or a weeknight side dish.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    • Author:<\/strong>\u00a0Julia<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Prep Time:<\/strong>\u00a05 mins<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Cook Time:<\/strong>\u00a037 mins<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Total Time:<\/strong>\u00a042 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Yield:<\/strong>\u00a02<\/span>\u00a01<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Category:<\/strong>\u00a0Side Dish<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Cuisine:<\/strong>\u00a0American<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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      • 2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0sweet potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n
      • 1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0tsp<\/span>\u00a0olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n
      • 1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0clove<\/span>\u00a0garlic<\/span><\/li>\n
      • 1\/4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0tsp<\/span>\u00a0kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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          Scrub the sweet potatoes and blot with a clean dry towel.<\/div>\n
          2 sweet potatoes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          Gently poke each spud ~10 times with the tines of a fork.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          Add olive oil, kosher salt, and minced garlic to a bowl and drop the sweet potatoes in. Swirl the bowl, making sure you coat all of the skin with the olive oil garlic mixture.<\/div>\n
          1 tsp olive oil,\u00a0<\/span>1 clove garlic,\u00a0<\/span>1\/4 tsp kosher salt<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          Lightly brush the air fryer basket with olive oil and add the potatoes. Bake at 370 F for 37 minutes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Oven instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.<\/li>\n
          2. Follow steps 2-3 above.<\/li>\n
          3. Put a piece of foil or a\u00a0baking sheeting\u00a0on the bottom rack of your oven. Place the potatoes directly on the rack above the foil\/baking sheet.<\/li>\n
          4. Bake for 60-90 minutes depending on how many spuds you have. Four potatoes will need 60 minutes, and any more than that will need 90 ish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            Notes<\/h3>\n
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            1. Preheating is not necessary but may cut 1-3 minutes of total cooking time. Optional: preheat at 370F for 3 minutes.<\/li>\n
            2. Each air fryer model is different. Check potatoes at 30 minutes. The sweet potatoes are ready when a sharp knife pierces easily into the skin.<\/li>\n
            3. There is no need to flip the potatoes during cooking unless your air fryer creates \u201chot spots\u201d.<\/li>\n
            4. These make great meal prep items. Fully bake ahead of time and reheat in the microwave or air fryer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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