Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Sweet Potato Base
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2 medium sweet potatoes, washed and dried
→ Seasoning
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10 millilitres olive oil
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Butter, for serving (optional)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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With a fork, pierce each sweet potato 8–10 times around the surface to allow steam to escape during cooking.
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Rub each potato evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
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Arrange sweet potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 200°C for 25 minutes, turning halfway through. Test doneness by inserting a knife—it should glide easily to the centre. Add 5–15 minutes for larger potatoes as needed.
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Once cooked, carefully cut a lengthwise slit down the centre of each potato. Fluff the interior with a fork and top with a pat of butter if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Helpful Notes:
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Piercing the skin before air-frying helps prevent sweet potatoes from bursting.
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Cooking times vary with potato size—start checking smaller potatoes at 20 minutes and adjust as necessary.
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For a sweeter finish, add brown sugar or cinnamon as a topping.
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Wrapped in foil before cooking, sweet potatoes retain moisture and reduce mess.