To cook sweet potatoes in an air fryer, follow these steps for perfectly cooked, fluffy insides and crispy skins:

Whole Sweet Potatoes (Baked Style)

1. Prep the Sweet Potatoes
   • Wash and dry the sweet potatoes thoroughly (no need to peel).
   • Poke several holes in each sweet potato with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
   • Optionally, rub the skins with a little oil (olive, avocado, or canola) and sprinkle with salt for extra crispiness.
2. Air Fry
   • Place the sweet potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
   • Cook at 375°F to 400°F.
   • Cooking time varies by size:
     • Medium sweet potatoes take about 40 to 55 minutes.
     • Smaller ones may take around 35 minutes.
     • Larger ones may need up to 50 minutes or more.
   • Check doneness by piercing with a fork; the sweet potato should be soft inside.
3. Serve
   • Let the sweet potatoes cool for a few minutes after cooking.
   • Slice open and season with salt, pepper, butter, or olive oil as desired.

Note: Do not wrap sweet potatoes in foil when air frying, as this prevents the skin from becoming crispy

Cubed or Diced Sweet Potatoes (Roasted Style)

1. Prep
   • Peel the sweet potatoes if desired.
   • Cut into uniform cubes or rounds about ½ inch thick for even cooking.
   • Toss with oil and seasonings such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, or other spices.
2. Air Fry
   • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
   • Arrange the sweet potato pieces in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed).
   • Air fry for about 10 to 15 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
   • The potatoes should be tender inside and crispy on the edges.
3. Serve
   • Enjoy as a snack or add to salads, wraps, or tacos.

This method is quicker and yields crispy roasted sweet potato bites

Summary Table

Method| Temperature| Time| Prep| Notes
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Whole Sweet Potatoes| 375-400°F| 35-55 minutes| Wash, poke holes, oil & salt optional| Do not wrap in foil; single layer
Cubed/Diced Sweet Potatoes| 400°F| 10-15 minutes| Peel (optional), cube, toss with oil & seasoning| Shake basket halfway through

By following these guidelines, you can enjoy sweet potatoes cooked quickly and evenly in your air fryer with delicious texture and flavor.