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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole

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This gourmet Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole is made with sweet yams, sugar, cinnamon, pecans, butter, and more. It's a delicious holiday side dish that's made in half the time with the air fryer.

Sweet Potato Casserole topped with pecans in a white dish ready to eat.

Have you seen the amazing holiday recipes we have been making in the Air Fryer? You know we love to use our Air Fryer, so of course, we would try and make one of our favorite holiday dishes, sweet potato casserole.

If you haven't seen our other holiday dishes, you can find recipes such as Air Fryer Pecan Pie, Air Fryer Apple Pie, and Air Fryer Green Bean Casserole, among others!

This sweet potato casserole is by FAR one of my favorite holiday recipes. Every year I make this holiday side dish and it's always one of the first things to disappear from the table.

You will probably need to hit the grocery store ahead of time to make sure you have all of the ingredients for this one. I can't wait to hear how you like it!

Find this recipe along with over 35 others for the ULTIMATE list of Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes.

Ingredients:

  • canned Sweet Potato Yams (drained)
  • pecans - or dress it up and use these Air Fryer Candied Pecans
  • salt
  • egg
  • vanilla extract
  • ground cinnamon
  • granulated white sugar
  • heavy cream
  • unsalted butter softened
Ingredients needed to make air fryer sweet potato casserole.

If you can't tell already, this is going to be one tasty side dish that your whole family will love.

Supplies:

You'll need a 7" springform pan for this recipe. If you don't already have one, you can grab one that's just like I have here: 7" Springform Pan.

I used my Cosori 5.8qt Air Fryer.

How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole in the Air Fryer

  1. Heat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  2. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the sweet yams, egg, salt, cinnamon, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and egg. Use a potato masher to mash the ingredients and stir to mix well.

    Ingredients in a a bowl to make sweet potato casserole

  3. Take the pecans and place them into a food processor and pulse for a few seconds until the pecans are tiny pieces.

    Pecans in a food processor to be crumbled into a pecan topping.

  4. Add the sweet potato mixture into a 7" springform pan. Top the sweet potato casserole with the pecan pieces.

  5. Carefully place the 7" springform pan into the basket of the air fryer. Air Fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes.

    sweet potato casserole in the basket of the air fryer, ready to cook.

  6. Carefully remove the springform pan from the air fryer and allow the casserole to firm up a bit before serving.

    cooked sweet potato casserole in the air fryer basket

  7. Serve with your favorite main dish and sides.

NOTE: All air fryers cook differently. If you are using an air fryer that's different than the one stated above, you may need to add or take away time and use this recipe as a guide. All air fryers cook at different wattages and your air fryer might cook differently.

Air Fryer Sweet potato casserole ready to be served.

FAQs

Can I make a sweet potato casserole in the air fryer with a marshmallow topping?

Yes, you can, but you may want to consider doing it a little differently than the traditional method of topping the casserole with mini marshmallows. Because marshmallows are light and fluffy, they can easily blow around and possibly blow up into the heating element.
If you want to have a marshmallow topping, consider using the jarred marshmallow fluff, or push the marshmallows into the casserole so that they don't fly around while air frying.

How do I store leftover sweet potato casserole?

Store leftover sweet potato casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

How do I reheat leftover air fryer sweet potato casserole?

To reheat leftover casserole, add it to an oven-safe dish and reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through.

What are additions I can make to sweet potato casserole?

You can change the flavors in sweet potato casserole by adding different ingredients such as diced pineapple. It gives the casserole an even more pronounced flavor and it is delicious!

Close up shot of air fryer sweet potato casserole.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe for Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole. If you're looking for more holiday recipes to make with your air fryer, we've got you covered! Here are a few of our favorites:

MORE AIR FRYER HOLIDAY RECIPES:

  • green bean casserole
  • pumpkin cheesecake
  • pumpkin pie
  • turkey breast
  • pecan pie

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Sweet Potato Casserole made in the air fryer with a scoop missing.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole

This gourmet Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole is made with sweet yams, sugar, cinnamon, pecans, butter, and more. It's a delicious holiday side dish that's made in half the time with the air fryer.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 462 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 29 ounce sweet potato yams drained
  • ¾ cup pecans
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the sweet potatoes into a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the salt, butter, egg, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, white sugar, and heavy cream. Mix thoroughly for one minute.
  • Place the pecans in a food processor.  Chop the pecans until they are small and easy to sprinkle.
  • Take the sweet potato mixture and place in a prepared 7” springform pan.  Cover the top with the chopped pecans.  
  • Place the springform pan into the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until the topping is browned.

Notes

Can I make a sweet potato casserole in the air fryer with a marshmallow topping?
Yes, you can, but you may want to consider doing it a little differently than the traditional method of topping the casserole with mini marshmallows. Because marshmallows are light and fluffy, they can easily blow around and possibly blow up into the heating element.
If you want to have a marshmallow topping, consider using the jarred marshmallow fluff, or push the marshmallows into the casserole so that they don't fly around while air frying.
How do I store leftover sweet potato casserole?
Store leftover sweet potato casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
How do I reheat leftover air fryer sweet potato casserole?
To reheat leftover casserole, add it to an oven-safe dish and reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through.
What are additions I can make to sweet potato casserole?
You can change the flavors in sweet potato casserole by adding different ingredients such as diced pineapple. It gives the casserole an even more pronounced flavor and it is delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 1184mgFiber: 7gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 389IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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