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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

I have always loved Sweet Potatoes (AKA yams).  Growing up we really only ate them for Thanksgiving but these days I make them pretty frequently for my family. They are the perfect side for grilled steaks or chicken.  I love that they not only taste delicious but are also packed full of fiber and vitamins A and C.  My only issue? They take forever to bake in the oven. Besides needing to plan ahead, it really heats up the kitchen which is fine in the winter but not so much in the Summer. That’s why I love making these in the Air Fryer! It takes half the time to cook and leaves my kitchen cool. Can’t beat that!
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:
2-4 sweet potatoes
Tip: choose potatoes that have smooth, firm skin, and are uniform in size. 

Directions:
Wash and dry sweet potatoes. Pierce several times with fork. Turn on Air Fryer and preheat to 370 degrees. When  prompted, add sweet potatoes to air fryer basket. Close lid and adjust cook time to 40 min. After 30 min, check for done-ness by piecing with a sharp knife. If the knife slides in easily the potato is perfectly cooked. If there is still some resistance, cook for 5-10 minutes longer until the center of the potato is soft. 
Using an oven mitt or tongs, remove potatoes from the air fryer. Slice lengthwise. Applying pressure to the ends of the potatoes, press inwards until the potato smooshes upwards. If desired, mash further with a fork. Top with butter or coconut oil, salt, cinnamon, or even a sprinkle of brown sugar or honey butter! Enjoy!
 

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