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Split image featuring crispy air fryer sweet potato cubes (top) and smooth sweet potato soup in a bowl with a spoon scooping up the soup (bottom).

Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potato Soup

This creamy, nutrient-packed sweet potato soup is quick to prepare using the air fryer for roasting. Perfect for cozy lunches or meal prep, it delivers rich flavor with minimal effort.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings :4 people

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Blender (for leftover soup)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes cut into cubes, wedges, or rounds — skins on for extra fiber and texture
  • 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil for crisping and flavor
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For leftover soup idea (Optional)

  • 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes chilled leftovers
  • ½ red onion sliced
  • A few slices of fresh ginger
  • 1 cup milk almond, oat, or dairy
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 –2 tablespoons 5 minute sauce optional, for extra creaminess
  • Squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wash and cut the sweet potatoes into your preferred shape, leaving the skins on.
    2 medium sweet potatoes
  • Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    1 –2 tablespoons olive oil, Salt and black pepper
  • Air fry for 22–25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp on the outside.
  • Serve hot for crispy texture, or cool completely and store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
  • For the leftover soup: Add the roasted sweet potatoes, milk, ginger, onion, and seasoning to a blender. Add 5-minute sauce and lemon juice if using. Blend until smooth. Warm in a pot or enjoy cold.
    1 cup roasted sweet potatoes, ½ red onion, A few slices of fresh ginger, 1 cup milk, Sea salt and black pepper, 1 –2 tablespoons 5 minute sauce, Squeeze of lemon juice
    air fryer sweet potato soup in a bowl with a spoon scooping up the soup

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • These air fryer sweet potatoes make a delicious side dish or a perfect base for bowls.
  • The skins turn wonderfully crispy in the air fryer, so there’s no need to peel them!
  • Be sure not to overcrowd the basket to ensure even crisping.
  • Leftovers can be transformed into a creamy, comforting soup — a great way to stretch your meal.
  • For extra flavor, try adding your favorite spice blend or a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 16130IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
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