Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Cinnamon Butter
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Cinnamon Butter is unbelievably good! Much quicker than baking, air fryer sweet potatoes come out perfect every time in 40 minutes. They are fluffy and tender like an oven-baked potato and the whipped cinnamon butter is sweet and savory and is the perfect addition to this easy side dish.
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Why This Recipe is So Good
- Air fryer baked sweet potatoes are MUCH quicker to make than in the oven. The best part about a baked sweet potato is how sweet and caramelized it gets in the oven, but it can take what seems like forever to get there. By cooking them in the air fryer you can cut down on your cooking time by half.
- Easy and simple side dish. It doesn’t take much time at all to pop these sweet potatoes in the air fryer to serve alongside an Oven Roasted Whole Duck, or Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken paired with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms and Baked Mac and Cheese for a filling and comforting fall or holiday dinner.
- Serve baked sweet potatoes with whipped cinnamon butter and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or use leftover sweet potatoes to make sweet potato pie, Sweet Potato Overnight Oats, Sweet Potato Cornbread, or Ninja Creami Sweet Potato Ice Cream.
Recipe Ingredients
- Sweet potatoes – Look for potatoes with firm skin. You don’t want any wrinkles or soft spots which means they have gone bad. I like using Beauregard, Covington, Jewel, or Red Garnet sweet potato varieties – they are moist and sweet.
- Olive oil (optional) – A little bit is rubbed on the potatoes to crisp up the skin as it cooks.
- Cinnamon butter – This is made by whipping softened butter with ground cinnamon, brown sugar and a pinch of salt. You could top your baked potatoes with maple syrup, and salt, or enjoy them plain.
How to Make Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Cinnamon Butter
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Make whipped cinnamon butter
- Place softened butter, ground cinnamon, brown sugar and a large pinch of salt into a medium mixing bowl. Use a spoon or hand mixer to whip until smooth and creamy. Give it a taste then adjust the sweetness or add more salt to your liking.
- Spoon butter onto a piece of plastic wrap, cover it with the ends of the plastic wrap then shape it until it’s in a log shape. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap around the log then store in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it or simply cover the bowl then chill in the fridge.
Make air fryer baked sweet potatoes
- Rinse and scrub sweet potatoes to remove any debris.
- Pat dry with paper towels then rub with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place in the air fryer basket.
- Set the timer for 30 – 40 minutes. Air fry until soft or until a thin knife can easily slide into the middle of the potato.
- Fluff with a fork then serve topped with whipped cinnamon butter!
Frequently Asked Questions —
Do sweet potatoes need to be pricked before baking?
Nope! It can help with releasing steam as the potato cooks but I’ve made them both ways and they came out pretty much the same. If you want you can can prick it once or twice with a fork but that’s it.
Is it faster to bake a sweet potato in the oven or air fryer?
The air fryer! I find that a sweet potato can take up to an hour(if not longer) to bake in the oven. In the air fryer, they are usually done in about 30 – 40 minutes.
Looking For More Recipes?
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- Air Fryer Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus in the Air Fryer
- Ninja Creami Sweet Potato Ice Cream
- Sweet Potato Overnight Oats
- Sweet Potato Cornbread
- Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream
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Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Cinnamon Butter
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Cinnamon Butter is unbelievably good! Much quicker than baking, air fryer sweet potatoes come out perfect every time in 40 minutes. They are fluffy and tender like an oven-baked potato and the whipped cinnamon butter is sweet and savory and is the perfect addition to this easy side dish.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $2
Equipment
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- Air fryer I used a Ninja Foodi
- Large spoon or hand mixer for the whipped cinnamon butter
Ingredients
For Sweet potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes small – medium-sized
- 1 – 2 teaspoons of olive oil
Whipped Cinnamon butter
- ½ cup softened butter salted, or 1 stick
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar or desired sweetness
- Large pinch of salt
Instructions
Make whipped cinnamon butter
- In a medium bowl add softened butter, ground cinnamon, brown sugar and a large pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and creamy using a large spoon or hand mixer. Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness to your liking.
- Spoon whipped butter onto a piece of plastic, roll the plastic around it to create a log shape then twist the ends to secure it. Allow butter to chill in the fridge before slicing and serving with your potatoes.
- Alternatively, cover the bowl then store butter in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
Make air fryer sweet potatoes
- Rinse and scrub sweet potatoes to remove any dirt or debris then pat dry with paper towels. Rub each potato with a drizzle of olive oil then prick with a fork a couple of times to help release the steam.
- Place potatoes inside the air fryer basket.
- Set temperature and timer to 380 degrees fahrenheit for 35 – 45 minutes. Small potatoes 30 – 35 minutes, larger potatoes 40 – 45 minutes. Sweet potatoes are done when a thin knife goes in easily.
- Allow potatoes to cool slightly, slice in half then fluff with a fork served with whipped cinnamon butter.
Notes
How To Store/ Make Ahead
- Store: In the fridge for up to 3-4 days in an air-tight container or plastic storage bag.
- Freeze: Store cooled sweet potatoes(I like to peel them first) in a freezer-safe container or plastic bag for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter or in the refrigerator to use in recipes or to add to soups or stews.
Tips and Tricks
- Crispy skin: Rub sweet potatoes with a little bit of olive oil and salt before air frying.
- Use potatoes that are the same size and shape so they will cook at the same rate.
- Leave room: Don’t crowd your air fryer, make sure to leave room around each one so all your potatoes will cook evenly and achieve a crisp exterior.
- Serve potatoes sweet or savory: For sweet: serve topped with whipped cinnamon butter or a sprinkle of brown sugar or drizzle of maple syrup. For savory, serve topped with black beans, corn, sour cream, and diced avocado.
- Leftovers: Make sweet potato pie, Sweet Potato Overnight Oats, sweet potato cornbread, or Ninja Creami Sweet Potato Ice Cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 787mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 33482IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg
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