Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes
Winter Snack Delight: Super Easy Baked Sweet Potatoes in an Air Fryer
Baked sweet potatoes traditionally conjure images of outdoor campfires, making them seem like a difficult treat to prepare at home. While boiled sweet potatoes are simple, achieving that perfect baked texture at home has been a challenge. Fortunately, the air fryer has solved this problem! Today, I’ll guide you through the simple yet effective method to bake delicious sweet potatoes right in your kitchen, rivaling those from specialty shops. They make a fantastic snack for both kids and adults!
Main Ingredients- 5 ripe sweet potatoes (preferably medium to small)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s select the perfect sweet potatoes for baking! I found some lovely ones at the local market. (Tip: Smaller, not-too-large sweet potatoes tend to be sweeter and bake more evenly than very big ones. I bought 10 for about 30,000 won.) Today, we’ll bake 5 of them to perfection. While you could fill a 2-tiered air fryer basket, 5 sweet potatoes are plenty to create a wonderfully satisfying batch.
Step 2
It’s important to prepare the sweet potatoes properly. Trim off the very ends of each sweet potato with a knife; this helps prevent moisture loss during baking. Then, wash them thoroughly under running water, using a brush to scrub away any dirt. (My ‘Simeao’ large-capacity air fryer has ample space even for 5 sweet potatoes!) Wondering about the perfect air frying time? We’ll set the temperature to 200°C (400°F) and cook for 40 minutes. Keep in mind that cooking times can vary slightly depending on your specific air fryer model and the size of your sweet potatoes, so checking them halfway is a good idea.
Step 3
I really appreciate how my air fryer has a transparent window, allowing me to monitor the cooking process easily. It’s quite satisfying to watch the sweet potatoes gradually turn golden brown and become tender. (Tip: Unlike cooking fish, which can create strong odors requiring ventilation, baking sweet potatoes doesn’t produce any noticeable smell, which is a big plus!) After 40 minutes, behold! Perfectly golden-brown baked sweet potatoes are ready. There’s no need to flip them or adjust the cooking time further; 40 minutes yields a delightful texture that’s slightly chewy on the outside and wonderfully moist inside. Be careful as they’re hot, and enjoy your delicious homemade baked sweet potatoes!
