Description
This air fryer sweet potato recipe gives you crisp skins and fluffy centers without turning on the oven. You’ll get temperatures, timing by size, anti-drying tips, and easy topping ideas for consistent results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
For 5 small sweet potatoes:
- 5 sweet potatoes (small), washed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
Optional (to vary without making it complicated):
- Black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cinnamon, mild chili, dried herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C / 390°F.
- Pierce each sweet potato with a fork (4-6 holes).
- Brush with oil (about 1 tsp per potato) and salt all over.
- Place in the basket, then reduce to 180°C / 355°F.
- Cook 25-30 minutes for small sweet potatoes (adjust for size).
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing, this finishes the inside and keeps it fluffy.
- Split open and fluff the flesh with a fork.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Appetiser
- Cuisine: easy cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal