Are you ready to transform ordinary sweet potatoes into a crispy, golden-brown delicacy that will make your taste buds dance? Forget about complicated cooking methods – our air fryer sweet potato recipe is about to revolutionize your side dish game! With just three simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll create a mouthwatering dish that's not only incredibly delicious but also packed with nutrients and irresistibly crispy on the outside.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly under cool running water, scrubbing gently with a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris.
- Pat the sweet potatoes completely dry using clean paper towels to ensure crispy skin during air frying.
- Using a fork, puncture several small holes across the surface of each sweet potato to allow steam to escape during cooking.
- Lightly brush each sweet potato with olive oil, ensuring complete coverage of the entire skin surface.
- Sprinkle salt evenly over the oiled sweet potato skin, using kosher or sea salt for best flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for approximately 3-4 minutes before placing potatoes inside.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other to allow proper air circulation.
- Cook at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway through cooking time to ensure even browning.
- Check potato doneness by inserting a fork - it should slide in smoothly with minimal resistance.
- Remove sweet potatoes from air fryer and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow internal temperature to stabilize.
- Optional: Slice open and garnish with butter, herbs, or additional seasonings as desired before serving.
Tips
- • Always dry your sweet potatoes thoroughly before cooking to achieve maximum crispiness. • Don't skip the fork-puncturing step – this allows steam to escape and prevents potential potato explosions. • Use high-quality olive oil for better flavor and even coating. • Ensure your sweet potatoes are similar in size for uniform cooking. • Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. • Flip the potatoes midway through cooking to ensure even browning and crispy skin. • Let the potatoes rest after cooking to allow the internal temperature to stabilize and flavors to settle. • Experiment with different seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or herbs for variety. • Check doneness with a fork – it should slide in smoothly when the potato is perfectly cooked.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 41g
Protein: 2g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
