Easy Baked Sweet Potato Halves in Oven or Air Fryer

Rinse and dry a sweet potato. Cut it in half and spread 1/2 teaspoon of light olive oil on the flesh side of both halves. Lightly sprinkle with coarse sea salt
BAKE IN THE OVEN METHOD:
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sweet potatoes flesh-side-down on the baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes or until fork tender.
BAKE IN THE AIR FRYER METHOD:
Place the sweet potatoes flesh-side-down on a piece of parchment paper and cut the parchment paper about 1 inch wider than the sweet potatoes. (If you have too much excess parchment paper, the blowing air in the air fryer will blow the paper edges over the sweet potatoes.) Air fry at 380°F for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender.

Cut Evenly for Consistent Cooking: Ensure both halves are the same thickness to cook evenly.

Don’t Skip the Parchment: It prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.

Check Early: Air fryer times can vary, so check for doneness a few minutes early.

Add Flavors Post-Bake: Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with cinnamon, or add a dollop of sour cream after cooking.

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