Sweet Potato In Air Fryer
Sweet Potato In Air Fryer
Once, the sole method for preparing a whole sweet potato with velvety flesh and crispy skin was firing up the oven for at least an hour. But those days are gone. Now, when you’re craving a simple sweet potato side dish (or one that you can stuff with beans and veggies, or leftover chicken, and call it a meal), all you need is an air fryer. It holds the key to crafting tender, fluffy sweet potatoes with a delicately crisped skin in approximately 35 minutes – no need for an oven.
The air fryer essentially functions as a compact convection oven, harnessing the power of high fan speed and concentrated heat to create baked potatoes that are soft and fluffy on the inside while boasting a shatteringly crisp exterior.
3 Tips for Making the Best Sweet Potato In Air Fryer
Cooking sweet potatoes in an air fryer is a simple, mostly hands-off process. However, there are a few tips that will consistently yield the best results:
- Start with similarly sized potatoes: To ensure uniform cooking, it’s crucial to use sweet potatoes that are approximately the same size.
- Prick the potatoes with a fork: Use a fork to make small holes all over the potato. This seemingly minor step allows steam to escape during cooking.
- Rub the potatoes with oil: Gently coat the sweet potatoes with a thin layer of cooking oil. This step ensures that the skins turn out delicately crisp.
Do You Need to Soak Sweet Potatoes Before Air Frying?
There’s no need to soak whole sweet potatoes before air frying. While some recipes for homemade fries suggest soaking potatoes to make them extra crispy by removing some starch, this isn’t necessary when cooking sweet potatoes.
Do You Need to Pierce a Sweet Potato Before Air Frying?
Yes, it’s advisable to pierce the potato all over in multiple spots before cooking. This allows any built-up steam to escape during the cooking process.
How Do I Know When a Sweet Potato Is Done?
Sweet potatoes exhibit several telltale signs when they’re fully cooked. You just need to know what to look for. When sweet potatoes are ready, you’ll notice that the skin appears slightly wrinkled, and caramelized juice has oozed out of the holes where you pricked them with a fork. The best way to confirm their readiness is by inserting a sharp knife into the flesh; it should meet no resistance and slide in effortlessly.
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How To Prepare Sweet Potato In Air Fryer
Preparation Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
35 to 40 minutes
Servings:
2
Ingredients:
- Medium sweet potatoes (8 to 10 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil, such as peanut or vegetable
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for serving
Serving Suggestions:
- Butter and freshly ground black pepper
- Butter, brown sugar, cinnamon
- Maple, butter, and toasted pecans
- Sour cream and chives
- Yogurt, granola, berries
- Nut butter, sliced banana, honey, ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Heat your air fryer to 400°F. While it’s warming up, rinse, scrub, and dry 2 medium sweet potatoes. Use a fork to make a few pricks in the potatoes. Drizzle them with 1 teaspoon of neutral oil and use your hands to ensure they’re evenly coated. Season the potatoes all over with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- Place the prepared potatoes in the air fryer. Air fry them until they become tender and can be easily pierced with a paring knife, which should take around 35 to 40 minutes. Remove them from the air fryer with tongs. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, then fluff the flesh with a fork. Serve with butter, salt, and pepper, or add your preferred toppings.
Sweet Potato In Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes 8 to 10 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil such as peanut or vegetable
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for serving
Instructions
- Heat your air fryer to 400°F. While it's warming up, rinse, scrub, and dry 2 medium sweet potatoes. Use a fork to make a few pricks in the potatoes. Drizzle them with 1 teaspoon of neutral oil and use your hands to ensure they're evenly coated. Season the potatoes all over with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- Place the prepared potatoes in the air fryer. Air fry them until they become tender and can be easily pierced with a paring knife, which should take around 35 to 40 minutes. Remove them from the air fryer with tongs. Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise, then fluff the flesh with a fork. Serve with butter, salt, and pepper, or add your preferred toppings.
