Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer (Cubes and Whole)
Sweet potatoes in the air fryer cook fast and are easy to make. Cook them whole or cut into cubes for soft centers and lightly roasted edges. A simple side that works with just about any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
Cubed Sweet Potatoes
- Peel the sweet potatoes, slice off the tips, rinse, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry.
- Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Use the air fryer setting.
- Spread in a single layer in the air fryer basket without crowding. For better browning, don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Cook at 400°F for 8–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Whole Sweet Potatoes
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes and pat them dry. Use a fork to poke several holes in each potato.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket.
- Use the roast setting for whole potatoes.
- Cook at 400°F for 30 to 45 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. The potatoes are done when a knife slides easily into the center.
Notes
Figure about 1 cup of diced sweet potatoes per person, or one small potato. If using larger potatoes, plan on about half of a potato per person.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat whole sweet potatoes, cut in half and warm in the air fryer at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes. You can also microwave until heated through.
Reheat cubes in the air fryer at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or microwave on high for about 1 minute.
Nutrition
Calories: 256.2kcalCarbohydrates: 45.5gProtein: 3.5gTotal Fat: 7.1gSaturated Fat: 0.9gSodium: 124.3mgPotassium: 761.6mgFiber: 6.8gSugar: 9.4gNet Carbohydrates: 38.7g
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