Air Fryer Blooming Sweet Potatoes

By Kenneth
/ December 3, 2025

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These Air Fryer Blooming Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and impressive side dish for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. These delicious baked sweet potatoes cook up in minutes in the air fryer with a crispy outer that pairs perfectly with the fluffy, soft inside.

Air Fryer Blooming Sweet Potatoes 4

Prep Time5minutes mins
Cook Time20minutes mins
Total Time25minutes mins
CourseMain Course, Side Dish
CuisineAmerican
Servings 2
Calories180 kcal

Ingredients : Air Fryer Blooming Sweet Potatoes

2 Sweet Potatoes medium size
3 Tabelspoons Butter melted
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 tsp Dry rosemary
1/4 tsp Dry thyme
1/4 tsp Garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Green onions for topping

Instructions

Start by washing and scrubbing your sweet potatoes, then pat them dry.Slice them crosswise and lengthwise into thin slices. Be careful not to cut all the way through. The potato petals must still be attached to the base of the potato.
Place the potatoes in the microwave, and microwave on high (depending on the size of the sweet potatoes) for 5-7 minutes until soft.
In a small bowl combine melted butter with seasoning and herbs.
Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (195°C).
Remove potatoes from the microwave and generously brush them with olive oil or melted butter mixture, ensuring that the inside of the potato cracks are fully coated too.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer and cook on airfry setting for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender and golden brown with crispy skin. I use Ninja Foodi XL 6in1.
The Blooming potatoes are ready to be served. Sprinkle with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

HOW TO CUT BLOOMIN’ SWEET POTATO

To cut Bloomin’ sweet potato, start by placing it on a cutting board. Then, use a sharp knife to make thin slices along the potato, then across the potato, careful not to cut all the way through. Aim to make the squares (potato petals) approximately 5-7 mm in size (0.197-0.276 inches).

Pro tip: In order to help the sweet potatoes cook evenly, you can cut off a little bit at the bottom to help it sit flat. Then use chopsticks or wooden skewers to hold it in place before making your slits to stop you from cutting through the entire thing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 775mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 32130IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg