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Move over pumpkin pie; there is a new kid in town! Sweet potato pie is a traditional southern dessert that is going to be your new favorite pie and your top choice for the holidays this year.

Every holiday I find myself needing one more rack in my oven. There is never enough room to cook everything and since recipe temperatures vary, I find myself prepping for days in advance to get all my favorite dishes cooked so they can be reheated on the big day.

Now that I have an Instant Pot and an air fryer, I am always looking for ways to incorporate these tools into my holiday cooking.

Air fryer sweet potato pie is easy to make and can be cooked in a fraction of the time of conventional oven-baked pies without compromising on taste or texture. #easyholidaycooking

If you’re anything like me, you’re going to want to make even more easy holiday air fryer recipes. Dishes like this Air Fryer Turkey Breast, crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts, and these flavorful Air Fryer Honey Pecans are ideal for fuss-free holiday cooking!

Also try this – Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls recipe for a holiday breakfast.

What makes this air fryer sweet potato pie so great is that the flavor is slightly reminiscent of pumpkin pie, but the sweet potatoes give this Southern sweet potato pie a delicious and unique flavor that will have everyone begging for your recipe.

And because sweet potatoes are available year-round, you can make this from fresh ingredients any time of the year. 

Why Make This Recipe

1. Save on oven space – Everyone needs more oven space during the holidays. This sweet potato pie cooks in the air fryer so you have room to bake more of your favorite side dishes.
2. Flavorful – Sweet potatoes are incredibly flavorful, and I promise you won’t miss the pumpkin at all. 
3. Pantry-friendly – You likely have everything you need to make this air fried sweet potato pie right in your pantry. 

Ingredients Notes

• Sweet Potatoes – this recipe calls for homemade cooked sweet potato puree. But in a pinch, you can use canned.
• Brown Sugar – use the light or dark variety.
• Vegetable Oil – or swap for melted butter.
• Heavy Cream & Eggs – give the filling a luscious creamy texture.
• Seasonings – cinnamon ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract add amazing flavor.
• Pie Crust – use your favorite pre-made crust, or make your own a day in advance.

Ready to learn how to make this Southern sweet potato pie? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Make Southern Sweet Potato Pie in Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Press your favorite pie crust dough into several 3-inch pie plates.
2. Combine the sweet potato puree with all of the other filling ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the filling into the pie tins and place them into the air fryer.
4. Air fry at 300 degrees F / 149 degrees C for 15 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. 

Expert Recipe Tips 

• In general, I don’t cook full-sized pies in my air fryer. For this recipe, I use a 3-inch pie pan. This allows me to make the best use of the size of my air fryer, but also keeps me from having pies that are under or overcooked. 
• Make a batch of Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potato and store the sweet potato puree in 1 cup bags in the freezer so you always have some on hand. 
• Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness, then adding more time as needed.

Delicious Variations

• Try different pie crusts – Traditional pie crust is yummy but this pie is also great when air fried into nut based crusts, cookie crusts, and graham cracker crusts. 
• Use brown butter instead of oil – Replace the oil with the same amount of browned butter for a complex and deep, nutty flavor.
• Top it off – Whipped cream is traditional but you could top it with caramel, melted chocolate, marshmallow, nuts, and toasted coconut.
• Add bourbon – If you can add bourbon to a recipe, you must! Adding a tablespoon of bourbon gives this pie an extra burst of flavor. 

Make Ahead and Storage

• Make Ahead – If you are making your own pie dough, you will want to make this at least a day in advance. You will also need to prepare your sweet potato puree using our Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potato recipe. 
• Store – Refrigerate the pie after cooling and store for up to three days. 
• Freeze – Air fry the pies as directed and allow them to cool completely. Wrap them tightly with foil or plastic wrap and place into a zip-top bag. Store in the freezer for up to three months.
• Thaw – Thaw the pies overnight in the fridge and bring them to room temperature before serving. 

FAQs

More Air Fryer Recipes You May Like

• Air Fryer Beignets.
• Air Fryer Apple Pie.
• Air Fryer Fried Oreos. 
• Air Fryer Churros.  
• Air Fryer Stuffed Caramel Apple Donuts.
• Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Serving Suggestions

• Air Fryer Turkey Breast.
• Smothered Pork Chops.
• Instant Pot Collard Greens.
• Easy Southern Coleslaw.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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