Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

Baked sweet potatoes with butter and parsley on a sheet tray

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

Made with just sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper, these Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are a simple and fantastic side dish. They're a healthier, more flavorful alternative to baked potatoes, and also pair perfectly with just about everything.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fried sweet potatoes, air fryer baked sweet potato, baked sweet potato in air fryer

Servings: servings

Ingredients

4 medium red-skinned sweet potatoes (about 7 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil, coconut oil, bacon grease, or nonstick spray)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
freshly cracked black pepper , for serving
unsalted butter , for serving
finely minced fresh parsley , for serving

Instructions

Wash, scrub, and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
Using a fork, prick sweet potatoes all over. Then rub all over with the oil and sprinkle with salt.
Place the sweet potatoes in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer, making sure there is space in between them (4 medium potatoes is the maximum I would recommend.)
Air fry at 400°F for 25 minutes. Using tongs, flip them over and cook an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center slides easily without any resistance. (The time can vary based on the actual weight/size of your potatoes.)
Transfer to plate. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then split the tops open with a knife and gently squeeze it open.
Top with a pat of butter. Season with a bit of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Use potatoes that are the same size. Try to choose sweet potatoes that are equal in size so that they all finish cooking at the same time.

Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your basket, 4 medium potatoes would probably be my maximum recommendation. You want to make sure that the potatoes all lie flat (not stacked on top of each other) so the skin has enough space to crisp up.

All air fryers are different. We use a traditional basket-style air fryer. If you use the toaster oven-style air fryer, reduce the heat to 375F, flip halfway through, and keep everything else the same. Note that if you have a small air fryer, you may want to cook just two potatoes at a time.

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