Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes have a delicious crispy skin, while being soft and fluffy on the inside. They cook quickly and can be made ahead for meal prep.
Using the Air fryer to make these sweet potatoes is super simple! No Air Fryer, no problem! I will give baking directions below as well. These sweet potatoes are healthy and majorly delicious much like Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli or Air Fryer Avocado Fries.
Serve these sweet potatoes alongside Air Fryer Salmon or Chicken Parmesan for the perfect balanced meal!
How to make Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes:
*Scroll down for full ingredient list and directions**
- I suggest using medium sized sweet potatoes in the Air fryer.
- Prep the sweet potatoes by washing the skin free of any dirt and then poke holes in the potatoes with a fork. Drizzle olive oil and salt over the sweet potatoes, then rub the oil all over the potatoes.
- Place the sweet potatoes into the Air fryer. Set the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and 35 minutes. After 25 minutes open the Air Fryer and carefully (using tongs) flip the potatoes over. Cook the remaining 10 minutes. If your potatoes are larger, you may need more time. Check if they are fork tender, if not, cook for 3 minute increments until tender.
- Remove carefully and serve with your favorite toppings!
How to BAKE Sweet Potatoes:
- Use the same directions in terms of prepping the sweet potatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add oil and salt to the potatoes, then rub all over.
- Place them on a baking sheet and place them into the preheated oven. Cook for 40 minutes and check if they are fork tender. Depending on the size, you may need to bake 10-15 more minutes.
Using these potatoes and then stuffing them with filling is a great option as well. I LOVE these Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes!
What main dish should I serve with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes?
- One Skillet Lemon Artichoke Chicken
- Air Fryer Salmon (cajun style)
- Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas (Grilled)
- Turkey Cranberry Grilled Cheese (Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwiches)
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Simple Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
What type of Air Fryer Should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- OMORC Air Fryer 6QT -1600W Powerful Electric Hot Oven 10 Preset Menus Dual Control System 6-in-1 Function
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT – Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
- GoWISE USA 7 QT Air Fryer -with Dehydrator & 3 Stackable Racks, Led Digital Touchscreen
If you want more nutritious side dishes ideas, you have to see these other recipes from Domestic Superhero:
- Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
- Air Fryer Avocado Fries are creamy and crunchy without any oily mess! With only a handful of ingredients, these are the perfect healthy snack or appetizer!
- Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus has only 2 ingredients and takes a fraction of the typical time, this will be your favorite way to cook asparagus!
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes have a delicious crispy skin, while being soft and fluffy on the inside. They cook quickly and can be made ahead for meal prep.
- Air Fryer Acorn Squash is the perfect fall side dish or meal! It’s hearty, delicious, and healthy, all while being super simple to cook in the air fryer!
- Sautéed Kale is a delicious and nutritious side dish that is easy to make and packed full of vitamins!
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Easy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are the perfect side dish. Done in only 35 minutes and perfectly tender, delicious, and healthy!
- 3-4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
- salt
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Prep the sweet potatoes by washing the skin free of any dirt and then poke holes in the potatoes with a fork.
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Drizzle olive oil and salt over the sweet potatoes, then rub the oil all over the potatoes.
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Place the sweet potatoes into the air fryer. Set the Air Fryer to 370 degrees and 35 minutes. After 25 minutes open the air fryer and carefully (using tongs) flip the potatoes over. Cook the remaining 10 minutes. **If your potatoes are larger you may need more time. Check if they are fork tender, if not, cook in 3-minute increments until tender. **
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Remove carefully and serve with your favorite toppings!
Recipe Video
**If your potatoes are larger you may need more time. Check if they are fork tender, if not, cook in 3 minute increments until tender. **
How to BAKE sweet potatoes:
- Use the same directions in terms of prepping the sweet potatoes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add oil and salt to the potatoes, then rub all over. Place them on a baking sheet and place into the preheated oven. Cook for 40 minutes and check if they are fork tender. Depending on the size, you may need to bake 10-15 more minutes.
First published 3/2020. Updated 2/2021.
Rachael Yerkes says
These are the best side dish! Making them in the air fryer makes them even yummier!
Toni says
This is such an amazing side dish! My family loved it.
Allyson says
So happy to hear!!!
Anna says
I love how easy these potatoes are to whip up! My whole family loves them!
Jen says
I cannot believe how easy it is to make these without having to even turn on the oven and heat the house up. Fantastic!
Dorothy Reinhold says
The air fryer is so smart for the sweet potatoes. They look perfect. This looks like a great meal.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes looks incredibly delicious!
Allyson says
They are delicious!!!!
Jacque Hastert says
I had no idea that sweet potatoes could be made in the air fryer! Mindblown and totally excited to try it out! I LOVE sweet potatoes all year long!
Allyson says
You will LOVE it!
Kimberly says
Great idea, I totally need to try this method, yum!
katerina @ diethood.com says
OH wow, such a fantastic idea!! I can’t wait to try this!
Lisalia says
Absolutely delicious and perfectly baked. I love learning new uses for my air fryer. Thanks for this easy recipe!
Betsy says
So creamy and delicious! My brown sugar and cinnamon have been waiting for a moment like this! They, along with the butter, have not been disappointed! 😀
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes sound delicious! Dangerously good…
Toni says
This is really good and delicious! I loved it!
Natasha says
I followed your recipe to the t and got the perfect air fryer sweet potatoes ever! It was crispy outside and very moist inside. So delicious!
Catalina says
I love trying new recipes in my Air Fryer! I will definitely try this!
Beth says
Yum! My hubby and daughter’s boyfriend are going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to make these!
Amanda says
Can’t believe these are so easy! And they turned out perfect!
Joan S says
Happy to know I can make baked Sweet Potatoes in the Air Fryer, but how long and at what temp for just one potato? Thank you,
Allyson says
The directions and cook time is the same regardless of how many potatoes!