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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer "Baked" Whole Sweet Potatoes

    Published: Nov 25, 2020 · Modified: Oct 21, 2021 by Kaylie This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These delicious sweet potatoes are “baked” to perfection, they're creamy on the inside with a crispy skin on the outside.  It’s healthy and easy, with no oil needed. Learn how to air fry whole sweet potatoes in batches for a delicious side dish, snack or meal prep.

    Three roasted potatoes cut open with melted butter.

    I love sweet potatoes of all varieties and it’s been my favorite snack while on the Whole 30 program.  They’re packed full of vitamins and fiber and are a delightfully sweet vegetable treat for the kids. Roasting them in the air fryer makes it so easy and convenient. All you need are sweet potatoes - and if you want to get fancy - top it off with an umami packed miso butter.

    If you love making tasty air fryer meals and snacks as much as I do, try these crunchy air fryer beef taquitos and air fryer roasted broccoli. 

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    • Ingredients & Notes 
    • Air Fry the Potatoes
    • Miso Butter Topping
    • To serve
    • Pro Tips
    • More Air Fryer Recipes to Enjoy
    • Air Fryer "Baked" Whole Sweet Potato with Miso Butter

    Ingredients & Notes 

    Sweet potatoes and butter with miso in a bowl.

    Sweet Potatoes - Any variety will be delicious. Some of my favorites are the Japanese sweet potatoes and Stokes purple potatoes. 

    White Miso and Butter- This is for the miso butter topping. You can get miso at Asian markets, a lot of big chain grocery stores sell them as well.

    Air Fry the Potatoes

    How to make roasted sweet potatoes in the air fryer.

    1). Thoroughly wash the potatoes, then use a fork to pierce the potatoes - 3 times on both sides.

    2). Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the fryer basket. Air fry the whole sweet potato for about 40 minutes.

    Miso Butter Topping

    While the potatoes are air frying, make the miso butter.

    Images of how to make miso butter for sweet potatoes.

    3). Add miso to softened butter, then cream it together with an electric mixer or fork until well incorporated.

    4). Place the miso butter on a plastic wrap, fold the plastic wrap over and form a log shape, then roll it up tightly. Make sure to squeeze out air bubbles from the butter. Refrigerate until ready to eat. 

    To serve

    Top the sweet potatoes with the delicious miso butter and garnish with chives. Enjoy while they’re hot!

    One roasted sweet potato cut open with melted butter and chives garnish.

    Pro Tips

    • Make sure your air fryer basket is clean and grease-free before cooking. This will prevent any oil and crumbs from burning and smoking.
    • My air fryer has a 4 quart capacity and will fit three medium sized potatoes comfortably. Different basket sizes may fit more or less potatoes. 
    • Aim to use similar sized potatoes so they cook at the same time.
    • Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your potatoes.

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    Closeup of roasted sweet potatoes garnished with melted butter and chives.

    Air Fryer "Baked" Whole Sweet Potato with Miso Butter

    Kaylie
    Bake a whole sweet potato in the air fryer for a sweet and savory roasted flavor. Top it off with a delicious umami flavored miso butter. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Preheat Air Fryer 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 potatoes
    Calories 351 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 medium sized sweet potatoes
    • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
    • 2 tablespoons white miso I use Cold Mountain Mellow White Miso
    • chives optional for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400 Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
    • Wash and scrub three medium sized sweet potatoes.
    • Use a fork to pierce the potatoes - 3 times on both sides.
    • Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the fryer basket. Air fry potato for about 40 minutes.
    • While the potatoes are air frying, make the miso butter. Add miso to softened butter. Cream together with a mixer or fork until well incorporated.
    • Place the miso butter on a plastic wrap, fold the plastic wrap over and form a log shape, then roll it up tightly squeezing out any air bubbles. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
    • Top the potato with miso butter and garnish with chives. Enjoy while they’re hot!

    Notes

    *Nutritional information provided is only an estimate. Accuracy for nutritional information on any recipes on this site is not guaranteed. 
    • Make sure your air fryer basket is clean and grease-free before cooking. This will prevent any oil and crumbs from burning and smoking.
    • My air fryer has a 4 quart capacity and will fit three medium sized potatoes comfortably. Different basket sizes may fit more or less potatoes. 
    • Aim to use similar sized potatoes so they cook at the same time.
    • Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your potatoes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1potatoCalories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 723mgPotassium: 793mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 32740IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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