Kelly JensenThis post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I may earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you.
Jump to Recipe PrintThis air fryer whole sweet potatoes recipe is a simple way to bake sweet potatoes using your air fryer. These potatoes are ready in under 45 minutes, and you can cook up to 4 at once!
This is an easy way to batch cook or meal prep some sweet potatoes for the week. I love using these air fryer sweet potatoes in my sweet potato breakfast bowls or even brownies,
I absolutely love trying out new ways to cook sweet potatoes, and air frying them is one of the best ways to cook these delicious tubers. All you need are just the sweet potatoes, and a good air fryer with a clean basket – no extra ingredients!
I always grab a bag of sweet potatoes in my grocery box, and I love using them in along side nourishing breakfast and lunch bowls. When you air fry sweet potatoes, they are crispy on the outside, and perfectly tender in the center. A real treat, and no need to turn on your oven.
These Air Fryer Whole Sweet Potatoes Are
- Tender
- Hearty
- Satisfying
- Perfectly Cooked in the Middle
- Ready in 40 Minutes
- Made Without Added Ingredients
What’s In These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
I only added sweet potatoes, no oil or salt like I have seen with other recipes. And I found that just the sweet potatoes pierced with a fork turn out perfect.
I used medium sized sweet potatoes, 4 of them fit in my air fryer at once, and the cooking time was perfect to cook them all, all the way through.
How Do You Air Fry Sweet Potatoes?
- Wash and scrub your sweet potatoes, and pierce each one with a fork 4 to 5 times, all around the potatoes.
- Place them in the air fryer, and bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Make sure to turn the sweet potatoes half way through cooking.
- Once sweet potatoes are baked, store them in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Enjoy within 3 days.
Make Oil Free Sweet Potatoes in the Air Fryer
These air fryer sweet potatoes have no oil, and are a simple way to get extra veggies in your diet. I’m all about making recipes oil free and plant-based when I can.
Easy Sweet Potato Recipes You May Enjoy
- Oven Baked Crispy Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
- Roasted Root Vegetables with Thyme & Rosemary Recipe
- Cozy Autumn Vegetable Chowder Recipe
- Vegan Home Fries Recipe
- Oven Fajitas Vegetables Recipe
Share these Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes Without Oil
If you loved this recipe, please feel free to share on Facebook or with your family & friends. Make sure to follow us on Instagram, YouTube & TikTok too – I’d love to connect with you there.
And let’s keep in touch – subscribe to my monthly newsletter to get free recipe inspiration.
Air Fryer Whole Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Fork
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- Optional – 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and scrub your sweet potatoes, and pierce each one with a fork 4 to 5 times, all around the potatoes. Toss with olive oil (optional).
- Line the air fryer with parchment (optional). Place them in the air fryer, and bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Make sure to turn the sweet potatoes half way through cooking.
- Once sweet potatoes are baked, store them in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Enjoy within 3 days.
Nutrition
This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn from qualifying purchases from affiliate programs, at no additional cost to you. Please read our privacy policy for more information.
Pingback:Delicata Squash in the Air Fryer Recipe
Pingback:3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
I’m always looking for ways to use sweet potatoes because of its nutritious value