Description
Crispy-skinned air fryer sweet potatoes bring restaurant-quality goodness right to your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned and golden brown, these potatoes offer a simple yet delicious side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Brown sugar
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse sweet potatoes under running water, using a brush to remove any soil or debris. Gently pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Pierce the potatoes multiple times with a fork to create ventilation points, preventing potential pressure buildup during cooking.
- Massage each potato with a thin layer of olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage. Sprinkle kosher salt evenly across the exterior.
- Configure the air fryer to 390F and allow it to preheat for 4-5 minutes to establish optimal cooking temperature.
- Carefully position potatoes inside the air fryer basket, maintaining adequate spacing between them to facilitate proper air circulation.
- Cook for 35-40 minutes, rotating the potatoes midway through the cooking process to guarantee uniform heat distribution and consistent browning.
- Verify doneness by inserting a fork into the potato’s center – it should glide in smoothly with minimal resistance.
- Extract potatoes from the air fryer and allow them to rest for 3-4 minutes, permitting internal temperatures to stabilize.
- Slice potatoes lengthwise and customize with preferred garnishes such as butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, or chopped herbs for added flavor complexity.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized sweet potatoes with smooth, firm skin for even cooking and best texture.
- Prick potatoes multiple times to prevent potential bursting and allow steam to escape during air frying.
- Rotate potatoes midway through cooking to ensure uniform heat distribution and prevent uneven browning.
- Experiment with different seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or chili flakes for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg