These air fryer sweet potatoes are a breeze to make. In fact, just 3 easy steps are all you have to follow to make 'em and they turn out perfect every single time. They're crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside, and loaded with yumminess. I like to make 'em "loaded" and top them with some melty mozzarella cheese, a dollop of rich sour cream, a little bit of crispy bacon bits, and some fresh green onions. With that said though, they're really tasty with nothin' on them too.
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Ingredients
Just a handful of simple things are all you'll need to whip this recipe up.
Anyway, here's everything you'll need for these air fryer sweet potatoes:
- 4 Small Sweet Potatoes, skin on
- ¼ cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp. Bacon Bits
- 4 tbsp. Sour Cream
- Green Onions
Yup, it's as simple as that!
Keep in mind you can customize your air fried sweet potatoes with any of your favorite toppings and seasonings. You don't have to use the same toppings that I like to use - I just usually like to make loaded sweet potatoes when I make 'em.
How to Air Fry Sweet Potatoes
As I alluded to earlier, this recipe is beyond simple to make. In fact, it's hardly a recipe at all!
Seriously, all you have to do is pop the sweet potatoes in the air fryer for about 40 minutes. Then, take them out and add your toppings. That's all there is to it.
I'm not kidding, it's really that effortless!
All in all, this recipe should only take about 50 minutes to make. And as you already know, most of that is just passive cook time.
So, let's hop to it!
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
First, wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, scrubbing as needed.
Then, use a fork to pierce holes into each sweet potato, going about ¼ inch in.
Step 2: Air Fry the Sweet Potatoes
Next, preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180ºC) and bake sweet potatoes for 35-40 minutes.
For what it's worth, I don't recommend adding foil or parchment paper to the air fryer basket during this step. The hot air needs to circulate around the entire sweet potato for it to roast perfectly and adding those will just reduce the air flow.
Anyway, once your sweet potatoes are soft enough to easily poke through you can transfer them to a plate and get them ready for your toppings.
Step 3: Garnish the Sweet Potatoes
Finally, cut open your baked sweet potatoes and top them with shredded mozzarella, sour cream, bacon bits, and chopped green onions...or with whatever you like. Some butter and flakey salt are a good simple option too.
Serve 'em immediately on their own or with the main dish of your choice, and enjoy!
What to Serve With These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Ok, so these air fryer sweet potatoes are already pretty darn delicious on their own as a snack or appetizer. But also, they make a hearty and satisfying side dish for all kinds of meat.
Here are some easy dinner recipes I think would pair amazingly with these air fried sweet potatoes:
- Roasted Turkey Legs
- Oven Roasted Brats
- Air Fryer Cornish Hen
- Pork Loin
- Eye of round steak
- Chicken livers
How to Store Leftovers
So, this recipe makes 4 small sweet potatoes, which should be enough for 2-4 servings.
When I make these air fryer sweet potatoes at home, I usually like to make a few extra batches to store for later since they reheat so well. If you're planning to do that though, make sure not to add any toppings until right before you plan to serve them.
Anyway, to store your leftovers just transfer them to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge. Stored like this the sweet potatoes will last for 3-5 days.
Alternatively, you can freeze them for up to 6 months. To do that, wrap each individual sweet potato in foil and transfer them all into a freezer bag. Squeeze all the extra air out of the bag, and store it in the freezer.
Reheating The Sweet Potatoes
As you can probably guess, the best way to reheat your air fryer sweet potatoes is the same way you made them.
So, to reheat your potatoes, you can warm them back up in an air fryer preheated to 400°F (200ºC) for 3-5 minutes.
Also, keep in mind, you can drizzle your sweet potatoes with a little bit of olive oil or avocado oil before air frying them if they seem a little dry.
Wrapping Things Up
Well, that's how to make sweet potatoes in the air fryer!
When I'm craving something hearty and filling - but am not in the mood to cook - these air fryer sweet potatoes are one of my go-to recipes. They're warm and fluffy on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside, and topped with so much tasty tastiness. Seriously, they hit the spot every single time.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I/we do. If you try them be sure to leave your thoughts in a comment below.
More Air Fryer Recipes
If you love easy and healthy air fryer recipes I have a ton more of them that I think you'll love.
Here are my top recommendations:
- Air fryer sweet potato fries
- Air fryer brussel sprouts
- Air fryer chicken breasts
- Air fryer pork chops
- Air fryer chicken thighs
- Air fryer salmon bites
As always, don't forget to check out my Youtube, Instagram, and TikTok for even more recipes like these!
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
These perfect air fryer sweet potatoes are a breeze to make and hit the spot every time. They're crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside, and loaded with your favorite toppings. Best of all, they only take 10 minutes of prep to make!
Ingredients
- 4 Small Sweet Potatoes, skin on
If Making Them "Loaded"
- ¼ cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 4 tbsp. Bacon Bits
- 4 tbsp. Sour Cream
- Green Onions
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes and poke holes in them.
- Bake in the air fryer without foil for 35-40 minutes at 350°F (180ºC). You will know they are ready when you can easily poke them.
- Serve with mozzarella, bacon bits, sour cream and green onions.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
Turned out perfect.