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Air fryer sweet potato casserole in a baking dish on a wooden table.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole

Easy to put together, this Air Fryer sweet potato casserole is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for the Sweet Potato Casserole
  • 14 oz Sweet Potato Yams drained
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Butter softened
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients for the Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped coarsely
  • 2 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Mini Marshmallows

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 8” square Baking Pan

Method
 

  1. Add the canned sweet potato yams to a large mixing bowl, then use a potato masher or mixer to roughly break them down.
  2. Add the brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt and pepper to the yams and mix together until fully combined.
  3. Spray a baking dish that fits into your air fryer with cooking spray (we recommend a 7 or 8 inch square pan or round springform pan) then add the sweet potato mixture and smooth out.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the pecans, melted butter and brown sugar then spread this topping over the sweet potatoes.
  5. Air fry at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  6. Open the air fryer basket and add marshmallows, close the basket and air fry for 2-3 more minutes or until the marshmallows have browned.

Notes

Storage Instructions:
  • Got some leftovers that you want to enjoy later? Just cover the pan and refrigerate it. To reheat it, you can just pop the dish in the microwave until it is warm and ready to be served. 
Other FAQ Suggestions:
  • Can I Prep the Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole in Advance? Yes! This is actually one of those recipes that you can make ahead of time. 
  • What Else Can I Add to It? Unsweetened coconut flakes can act as a nice addition along with the pecans. 
  • How Do I Know the Casserole is Cooked? The Air Fryer sweet potato casserole doesn't actually need to be 'cooked' since all the elements that make it up are cooked through already. All you need to do is ensure that the marshmallows are nice and toasty.
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