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Air fryer baked sweet potatoes in a bowl with melted butter and chives.
5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Author Andrea + Stef

Course side, Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
2 servings
Learn how to make perfectly baked and fluffy sweet potatoes in the air fryer. Topped with melty butter and fresh chives they are just out of this world yummy.

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Optional Garnish:

  • butter
  • freshly chopped chives

Instructions

  • Poke holes with a fork in the sweet potatoes.
    fork poking holes into sweet potatoes
  • Rub with oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Place in the air fryer basket. Cook at 370°F for 35-45 minutes, depending on the size of the sweet potato.
    cooked sweet potatoes in the air fryer
  • Remove from the oven once a fork is able to poke into it without resistance.
  • Slice a slit down the middle of the sweet potato. Fluff up the inside of the potato. Top with butter and chives (optional).
    Air fryer baked sweet potatoes in a bowl with melted butter and chives.

Notes

Air Fryer Notes:
  • Some air fryers have a pre-heat option. Preheating may reduce the cooking time a little bit but is not necessary, usually.
  • Air fryers need space between the food items to circulate and cook properly. Do not overcrowd your air fryer. 
 
Serving Suggestions:
  • Top with butter and chives
  • Top with butter, sour cream and shredded cheese
  • Top with butter, bacon and cheddar cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1287mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32063IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg

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