Description
Crispy air fryer sweet potatoes deliver a mouthwatering side dish packed with golden-brown edges and tender centers. Salt, pepper, and olive oil create simple magic that brings you closer to potato perfection with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2–3 tsp (10–15 mL) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush, removing all dirt and ensuring a clean surface for cooking.
- Piercing: Use a fork to create multiple punctures across the entire potato, allowing steam to escape and preventing pressure buildup during air frying.
- Seasoning: Coat sweet potatoes with extra virgin olive oil, then generously sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor and promote even browning.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C), creating an optimal cooking environment for crispy exteriors and tender interiors.
- Cooking Process: Arrange seasoned sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket, maintaining space between them for consistent heat circulation, and cook for 40-45 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform caramelization.
- Doneness Check: Test potato readiness by inserting a fork, which should glide smoothly through the flesh with minimal resistance.
- Serving: Remove potatoes from the air fryer, let rest for 2-3 minutes, then slice lengthwise and garnish with preferred toppings like unsalted butter, chopped herbs, Greek yogurt, or crumbled feta cheese.
Notes
- Potato Prep Perfection: Scrub thoroughly and pierce multiple times to prevent potential steam explosions and ensure even cooking.
- Oil Massage Technique: Coat sweet potatoes completely with extra virgin olive oil for golden, crispy exterior and enhanced flavor absorption.
- Heat Circulation Matters: Leave enough space between potatoes in the air fryer basket to allow proper hot air movement and consistent cooking.
- Doneness Check Method: Use a fork test to confirm tender, soft interior – it should slide through the flesh smoothly without resistance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg