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Close up shot of a cut open baked sweet potato topped with melted butter on a plate
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato

With this recipe for air fryer baked sweet potatoes, you’ll have puffy, pillow-centred potson the table in less than 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Keyword: air fryer baked sweet potato
Servings: 4 people
Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2-4 sweet potatoes medium
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Wash and dry the potatoes and prick them with the tip of a sharp knife all over. Microwave for 5 minutes on high.
  • Meanwhile preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F. Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer and air fry for 10-12 minutes until soft and fluffy on the inside. To check for doneness pierce with a knife there should be no resistance. (The timing will vary depending on the size and circumference of your sweet potatoes. The thicker ones will take longer. If that is the case, simply add a couple of minutes of cooking time).
  • Cut in half lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork, season with salt and pepper and add a touch of butter or choose from our favourite toppings. (Sweet potato skins are too tough when cooked, so I recommend discarding them).

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 32238IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg