Sweet Potatoes made in the air fryer are some of my favorite side dishes. I love the flavor and that I get an extra kick of fiber with each one. If you've never had an Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato, you're in for a treat! Show
I love making potatoes in the Air Fryer and sweet potatoes in the air fryer are some of my favorites to make. I love my air fryer and I love the sides I can easily make with it. Air Fryer Baked Potatoes and Air Fryer Potato Skins are some of my families' favorite sides to dishes and are always a crowd-pleaser. If you haven't made potatoes in the Air Fryer yet, you'll have to bookmark those listed above and try them later! But let's get back to these awesome sweet potatoes. It's funny how my family has 6 people in it - but only three of us are baked sweet potato fans. 🙂 The good thing is my youngest child is one of those sweet potato fans and it's the only type of potato she will eat. I love how good sweet potatoes are in the air fryer. With this recipe you are sure to have perfectly crispy skin and the meat of the potato will be divine! The only thing that will challenge you is if you should add toppings or not. Trust me, whether you add toppings or not, these air fryer-baked sweet potatoes are going to soon be one of your favorite air fryer recipes. If you're in a hurry, you can skip down to the bottom of this post and grab the full printable recipe card. It will have all of the recipe instructions along with extra tips and tricks. Find this recipe along with over 35 others for the ULTIMATE list of Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes. If you're not in a hurry, keep reading! Below is everything you will need to make the best sweet potatoes you've ever had. Ingredients:
How to Make Baked Sweet Potatoes in the Air Fryer
NOTE: All air fryers cook differently. You may or may not need to adjust the time up or down a minute or two. This recipe was made using the Cosori 5.8qt air fryer and using medium-sized sweet potatoes. If you use smaller sweet potatoes, you will need to lower the amount of cook time. If you use larger sweet potatoes, you may need to increase the amount of cook time. FAQs:What are good toppings for baked sweet potatoes?Sweet potatoes are almost as versatile with toppings as russet potatoes. You can top sweet potatoes with different toppings such as:
You can also make a meal out of sweet potatoes. We've made baked sweet potatoes and topped them with roast beef and with sloppy joe meat. Both are good and something you should definitely try! We love making potatoes in the air fryer. They come out perfect every single time. Here are a few of our favorites... More Air Fryer Potato Recipes:
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Toppings (Optional)
All air fryers cook differently. If you are using small-sized sweet potatoes, consider lowering the time down to 35 minutes and then check to ensure they are done before pulling them. Larger sweet potatoes can take a little longer to cook, consider adding a few minutes to the cook time. Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 528mgPotassium: 789mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 32090IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg *Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe. ©AirFryingFoodie 2021 Follow @AirFryingFoodie on Pinterest. How long do sweet potatoes cook?A good rule of thumb for whole baked sweet potatoes: 45 minutes to 1 hour at 400 degrees F; 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes at 350 degrees F; 1 and 1/2 hours at 325 degrees F. You'll know the sweet potatoes are done by piercing the center of the sweet potato with the tip of a sharp knife; the flesh should yield easily.
How long does it take to dehydrate sweet potatoes in an air fryer?Using the Air Fryer – This air fryer is the one I have. It has large trays and a dehydrator function that would work for sweet potato chips. My air fryer will dry out the potato slices in about 10 hours.
Should I soak my sweet potatoes before air frying?Step 2: Soak sweet potato wedges in cold water for 30 to 60 minutes (or as long as 8 hours) before air frying. This is critical for removing excess starch and helping the fries to become crispy.
Why are my sweet potatoes not crispy air fryer?Why are my sweet potato fries soggy in the air fryer? The main cause of soggy sweet potato fries is moisture. So, make sure that after you wash your sweet potatoes, you pat them dry. Also, make sure not to overcrowd them in the basket so that there is no moisture build-up.
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