These air fryer baked sweet potatoes are perfectly soft and fluffy on the inside with lightly crisp, seasoned skins. They’re an easy, nutritious side dish that requires just a handful of pantry ingredients and almost no prep.
If you’re looking for more wholesome recipes, be sure to try my Healthy Wholewheat Banana Bread for breakfast or my 4 healthy cottage cheese on toast recipes for another easy breakfast or lunch idea.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for meal prep.
- Ready in around 40 minutes.
- Crispy skin with a fluffy centre.
- Naturally rich in fibre and vitamin A.
- Made with just 5 simple ingredients.
- Easy to customise with your favourite toppings.
How to Make Air Fry Baked Sweet Potatoes
Step 1
Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes well before patting them completely dry.
Step 2
Rub each sweet potato with the olive oil. garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
Step 3
Place the sweet potatoes into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 35 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
The sweet potatoes are ready when a knife easily slides through the centre.
Step 4
Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork and serve with your favourite toppings.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 5–8 minutes until hot.
Baked Sweet Potato Recipe Variations
Once cooked, try filling your baked sweet potato with:
- Cottage cheese and chives (if you love cottage cheese then you may love my cottage cheese on toast recipes.)
- Tuna mayo
- Pulled chicken
- Black beans and salsa
- Feta and spinach
- Greek yoghurt with cinnamon
- Chilli con carne
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to wrap sweet potatoes in foil?
No. Cooking them directly in the air fryer allows the skin to become lightly crisp while the inside stays beautifully soft.
How do I know when they’re cooked?
Insert a knife into the thickest part. If it slides through easily with no resistance, they’re ready.
Can I make them ahead of time?
Yes. Cook them fully, refrigerate and simply reheat when needed.
Should I pierce sweet potatoes before air frying?
It’s optional. Many people do, but they cook perfectly well without piercing when air fried.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes well before patting them completely dry.
- Rub each sweet potato with a mix of olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper, ensuring they're evenly coated.
- Place the sweet potatoes into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 190°C (375°F) for 35 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
- The sweet potatoes are ready when a knife easily slides through the centre.
- Slice open, fluff the inside with a fork and serve with your favourite toppings.
Notes
- Choose sweet potatoes that are a similar size so they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Large sweet potatoes will need an extra 15-20 minutes.
- If they’re very large, check the centre with a knife before serving.
Nutrition
- Please note that the nutritional info serving is: Per 1 sweet potato (200 g + oil)
Here are a few more healthy recipe ideas to inspire your next meal:
- Healthy Banana Bread – Soft, naturally sweetened with honey and made with wholewheat flour for a nourishing homemade bake.
- Low Carb Gluten-Free Banana Bread – A delicious gluten-free breakfast or snack that’s perfect for meal prep.
- Perfect Gooey Jammy Eggs – Learn how to make creamy 7-minute eggs that are perfect for toast, salads and breakfast bowls.
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