Baked Sweet Potato (Air fryer method) | Air fryer baked sweet potatoes | How to make baked sweet potato in an Air Fryer with step by step instructions

Baked Sweet Potato (Air fryer method) is a quick way to make a delicious side dish that is vegan and gluten-free, with a minimal effort.

It comes together in around 20-25 minutes with just few handy ingredients to get that soft and fluffy center with a crispy skin.

My love for sweet potatoes is never ending. After sharing Sindhi mithi gajjar a few days ago, I am back with one more sweet potato recipe.

Here’s few more which are already on the blog – Sweet potato gulab jamun, Sweet potato and apple kheer, Sweet potato Brownies, Sweet potato Chaat and Sweet potato flatbread .

Baked Sweet Potato (Air fryer method), a magical transformation

Air fryer method makes your cooking faster, which is more energy-efficient in comparison to oven baking in less than a half time.

There’s something magical about baked sweet potatoes in Air fryer. It transforms them into a tender, caramelized deligh and you don’t need anything.

However i sometimes like to top it with roasted walnuts/pistachios and dash of lime.

Do you love cooking in an Air fryer? Me too. You may check out the following recipes on the blog-

Corn on the cob in an Air fryer,

Air fryer beetroot chips,

Air fryer malai broccoli tikka,

Air fryer sabudana vada/sago cutlets,

Air fryer pizza vol au Vents

Air fryer Vegan blueberry muffins

and Air fryer frozen samosa

Step by step instructions and pictorial presentation to make Baked Sweet Potato (Air fryer method)

Thoroughly wash the whole sweet potatoes. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Then, poke several holes with the help of fork.

This step helps the steam to escape and prevents the potatoes from bursting in the air fryer.

Brush the sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle some salt. Keep it aside.

Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for 3 minutes. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket.

Air fry for 18-20 minutes, until they’re fork tender, flipping it halfway through.

When it’s done, remove them, slit them at the center. Enjoy this as it is.

Or

You may garnish it (purely optional) with Roasted walnuts or pistachios, pink salt, coriander leaves and a dash of red chilli powder. Sprinkle some lime juice and dig in.

Tips to get the perfectly baked sweet potatoes

First and foremost, buy potatoes of the same size and shape to ensure even baking.

Check and adjust the cooking time. Fat sweet potatoes may need more time, while long, thin ones may need less time in the air fryer.

Don’t over crowd the air fryer by placing all the potatoes together. Check the size of your basket and place them in batches accordingly.

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Baked Sweet Potato (Air fryer method)

Baked Sweet Potato (Air fryer method) is a quick way to make a delicious side dish that is vegan and gluten-free, with a minimal effort. It comes together in around 20 minutes with just few handy ingredients to get that soft and fluffy center with a crispy skin.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Side Dish

Method

Method

 

1. Thoroughly wash the whole sweet potatoes. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Then, poke several holes with the help of fork.
2. This step helps the steam to escape and prevents the potatoes from bursting in the air fryer.
3. Brush the sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle some salt. Keep it aside.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for 3 minutes. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket.
5. Air fry for 18-20 minutes, until they’re fork tender, flipping it halfway through.
6. When it’s done, remove them, slit them at the center. Enjoy this as it is.
7. Or
8. You may garnish it (purely optional) with Roasted walnuts or pistachios, pink salt, coriander leaves and a dash of red chilli powder. Sprinkle some lime juice and dig in.

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