How Long to Air Fry Sweet Potato (whole)

Air fry sweet potato (whole) at 390°F (200°C) for 35-45 minutes. Exact settings, when to shake, and how to tell when it is done.

390°F for 35 to 45 minutes.

1. 1

   Preheat the air fryer to 390°F for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Arrange the sweet potato (whole) in a single layer with space between pieces. Crowding traps steam and stops browning.

3. 3

   Air fry for 35 to 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Start checking at 35 minutes. Every air fryer runs a little differently.

Use these settings as a starting point; thickness, quantity, and appliance model affect timing. How to use our cooking guides.

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