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Air fryer sweet potato for one shown split open and loaded with savory toppings as a serving suggestion.
Anas Jafir

Air Fryer Sweet Potato for One

Air fryer sweet potato for one yields a perfectly tender, fluffy center and crispy skin without turning on your oven. An easy, healthy side dish.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium sweet potato, about 8 to 10 ounces
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • fork
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the sweet potato.
  2. Pierce the skin all over 6 to 8 times using a fork.
  3. Rub the skin with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
  4. Place the sweet potato in the air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 35 to 45 minutes.
  6. Check for doneness; a fork should slide easily into the center.
  7. Carefully remove with tongs and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing open.

Notes

A small sweet potato may be done in 30 minutes; a large one may take up to 55 minutes.
Do not wrap the sweet potato in foil, or the skin will become soggy instead of crispy.
Cooking time and nutrition values are estimates.
Times and nutrition are estimates. Follow your appliance instructions and check doneness.
Never preheat with a loose parchment liner. Keep any liner secured beneath food and away from the heating element.