Q1: Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

While not always strictly necessary, preheating your air fryer for a few minutes is a great habit to get into! It helps to ensure your food starts cooking at the correct temperature immediately, which can result in even crispier results.

Q2: How do I adjust the cooking time for different sized sweet potatoes?

The cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your potatoes. For smaller, thinner sweet potatoes, start checking for doneness around the 25-30 minute mark. For very large, thick sweet potatoes, they may need closer to 45-50 minutes.

Q3: Can I make this with regular potatoes?

Yes, absolutely! This method is fantastic for making a classic baked potato with a Russet potato. A similar-sized Russet will cook in about the same amount of time.

Q4: Can I cook these in the oven instead?

Of course! To bake in a conventional oven, simply place your prepared potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake at 400°F ($200^{\circ}C$) for about 50-60 minutes, or until tender. The skin will be slightly less crispy than the air fryer version.

Q5: Do I need to use oil?

For the absolute best, crispiest skin, the oil is highly recommended. It helps to conduct the heat and "fry" the skin. If you prefer to cook without oil, you can, but the skin will be a bit drier and less crispy.

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Ready in 40 Minutes!)

A simple and quick recipe for making perfectly cooked whole sweet potatoes in an air fryer. The sweet potatoes are scrubbed, coated in olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then cooked in a hot air fryer until the skin is crispy and the inside is tender and fluffy. The finished potatoes are served classic-style with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of fresh chives.

Author: Grace

Ingredients

Two 8-ounce sweet potatoes, scrubbed
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Unsalted butter, for serving
Chopped fresh chives, for serving

Instructions

In a medium bowl, toss the sweet potatoes with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of pepper until they are evenly coated.
Place the potatoes in the basket of a 6-quart air fryer.
Cook at 400°F for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping the potatoes halfway through the cooking time. The potatoes are done when the skin is crispy and the inside is tender when pierced with a fork.
Carefully cut a slit lengthwise along the top of each hot potato. Fluff the inside with a fork and season with another pinch of salt.
Top with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of chopped fresh chives before serving.

Notes

Special Equipment: The recipe calls for a 6-quart air fryer.
Using an air fryer is a quick alternative to oven-baking and results in an extra crispy skin.
Flipping the potatoes halfway through the cooking time is a key step to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.
This is a very simple and healthy side dish.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/air-fryer-sweet-potatoes-2/