Air Fryer Mashed Sweet Potato
It's so easy to make delicious mashed sweet potato in the air fryer! Naturally sweet with a hint of garlic.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1lb / 450g each)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place the sweet potatoes in the air fryer. Cook at 370F / 190c for 35 to 45 minutes. The flesh of the potatoes should be tender when cooked - test with a knife.2 large sweet potatoes
- Place the butter and seasonings in a small pot on the stovetop and place on a low heat to melt the butter.2 tablespoons butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, pinch black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Carefully scoop out the flesh of the cooked sweet potatoes into a large bowl. They will be very hot, so use an oven glove. Discard the skins.
- Pour the melted butter over the sweet potato and mash together.
- Serve with fresh parsley garnish if desired.
Notes
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- The cooking times will vary depending on the size and shape of your sweet potato. Rounder, thicker ones will require more time, but longer thinner ones will take less.
- The flesh of the sweet potatoes should be tender when you insert a knife.
- There is no need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe.
- Melting the butter allows it to incorporate with the sweet potato more easily.
- Once mashed, check and adjust seasoning to suit your individual taste.
- Nutritional values are an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 24293IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg