Description
Crispy air fryer sweet potato jackets with fluffy centers, seasoned skins, and a creamy Greek yogurt topping. An easy, healthy side or light meal made with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Sweet Potato
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
For the Yogurt Topping
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Extra salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Wash and dry the sweet potato. Pierce several times with a fork.
- Rub with olive oil, then season evenly with salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Place in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, until fork tender and skin is lightly crisp.
- Let cool for a few minutes. Slice in half lengthwise and gently fluff the inside with a fork.
- Stir dried basil into the Greek yogurt.
- Spoon yogurt over the sweet potato jackets. Garnish with extra salt, pepper, and basil if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of your sweet potato.
- For extra crisp skin, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Store leftovers without yogurt topping and reheat in the air fryer to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg