Simple Way To Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato

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A straight forward recipe on the easy way to make an air fryer sweet potato.

Are you tired of the hassle of using the oven to cook sweet potatoes? Now, you can try them in the air fryer.

I will guide you through an easy and foolproof method to make air fryer sweet potatoes. Whether you prefer them as a healthy side dish or a tasty snack, you can enjoy them at any point of the day.

How To Make An Air Fryer Sweet Potato

Ingredients needed

• Sweet Potato
• Classic toppings (see below)

Picking the best sweet potato for the air fryer

Carefully choose your sweet potato for this recipe. For an air fryer sweet potato you do not want a thick one because it could sit high enough to touch the heating element. The longer looking, slim sweet potatoes are best for this recipe.

Cooking the sweet potato in the air fryer

1. First, preheat the air fryer to 375F.
2. While heating, poke some holes in the sweet potato, 2 or 3 is fine.
3. No need to cover with oil and salt unless you plan to eat the skin.
4. Place the sweet potato in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes.
5. Flip the sweet potato and add another 20-25 minutes or until the sweet potato is soft when you pierce or squeeze it gently.
6. The size of the sweet potato will make a difference in your total time. But you will want to rotate the potato every 20 minutes minimum due to the heating element being at the top.

Best topping for a sweet potato

The toppings are personal but you can have a ton of fun with sweet potatoes. The options range from healthy choices to straight on loaded flavorings. Here are your options:

• Butter
• Brown sugar
• Marshmallow
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Pumpkin spice
• Herbs (rosemary and thyme)

If you love sweet potatoes try these recipes

• Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Cornbread (MUST TRY!)
• Savory Sweet Potato Casserole
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes
• Keto Sweet Potato Casserole

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