Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes: roast this simple side dish to crispy perfection in your air fryer. Enjoy tender insides and a golden skin, ideal for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- A small bowl of olive oil or avocado oil, for brushing
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
- Optional: a dash of cinnamon
- Optional: a drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under hot water and pat dry. Use a paring knife to stab each potato 4-5 times to allow steam to escape.
- Lightly brush each sweet potato with 1-2 teaspoons of cooking oil. Sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and cinnamon if desired.
- Place the seasoned sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Roast at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 40 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking time.
- Check for doneness by piercing with a fork; they should be easily tender. If needed, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Drizzle with maple syrup if desired before serving warm.
- Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
- Enjoy your perfectly crispy and tender sweet potatoes!
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Notes
- For extra crispiness, preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes before adding the potatoes.
- Ensure the potatoes are stabbed deeply enough to allow steam to escape effectively, preventing them from bursting.
- I found that rotating them exactly halfway through the cook time ensures even browning on all sides.
- Store leftover roasted sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Ensure the potatoes are stabbed deeply enough to allow steam to escape effectively, preventing them from bursting.
- I found that rotating them exactly halfway through the cook time ensures even browning on all sides.
- Store leftover roasted sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispiness. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.