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How to Reheat a Sweet Potato in the Air Fryer

Reheating Sweet Potato Air Fryer

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Reheat leftover baked sweet potatoes in the air fryer in under 10 minutes — crispy skin, fluffy center, no foil required.

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium baked sweet potatoes, cooked and chilled
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, optional

Instructions

  • Dry and oil. Pat the cold sweet potatoes dry with a paper towel. Rub each one all over with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Air fry. Place the sweet potatoes directly in the air fryer basket in a single layer — do not wrap in foil and do not crowd the basket. Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point with tongs.
  • Check the temperature. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part. The center should read 165°F. Add 2 more minutes if it hasn't reached temperature.
  • Rest and serve. Let rest 2 minutes, then split lengthwise, fluff the flesh with a fork, and add butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, or your favorite toppings.

Equipment

Notes

  • Skip the foil for crispy skin. If you prefer soft, steamed skin, wrap in foil and air fry at 350°F for 10–12 minutes instead.
  • To speed things up, halve the potatoes lengthwise and air fry cut side down at 375°F for 5–6 minutes.
  • From frozen: 350°F for 18–22 minutes.
  • Storage: Refrigerate cooked sweet potatoes unwrapped in an airtight container within 2 hours of cooking; they keep 3–5 days. Freeze up to 3 months.
  • Add sugar-based toppings after reheating — they'll burn at 375°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 706mgPotassium: 770mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 32064IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg