Description
Crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes deliver a perfect blend of golden edges and tender centers. Mexican-inspired spices and a simple herb garnish create a mouthwatering side dish that will make you crave these delectable potato wedges at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2–3 teaspoons (10–15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse sweet potatoes under running water, using a vegetable brush to remove any dirt or debris, ensuring a pristine surface.
- Using a fork, puncture the sweet potatoes multiple times across their entire surface to create steam escape routes, preventing potential pressure buildup during cooking.
- Gently massage each sweet potato with extra virgin olive oil, coating the entire exterior to promote even browning and enhance flavor absorption.
- Liberally sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper over the oil-coated sweet potatoes, ensuring comprehensive seasoning coverage.
- Activate the air fryer and set the temperature precisely to 390°F (199°C), allowing the appliance to reach optimal cooking temperature.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned sweet potatoes inside the air fryer basket, maintaining adequate spacing between each potato for consistent heat circulation.
- Cook the sweet potatoes for 40-45 minutes, rotating them halfway through the cooking process to guarantee uniform caramelization and tender interior.
- Verify potato doneness by inserting a fork; it should glide smoothly through the flesh with minimal resistance.
- Delicately remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer, allowing them to rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize internal temperature.
- Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise and embellish with preferred accompaniments such as unsalted butter, additional sea salt, chopped herbs, or creative toppings like Greek yogurt or crumbled feta cheese.
Notes
- Ensure sweet potatoes are thoroughly scrubbed to remove any dirt or debris before cooking.
- Piercing the potatoes with a fork is crucial for allowing steam to escape and preventing potential explosions.
- Coating with olive oil helps create a crispy exterior and enhances the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes, so check for tenderness by piercing with a fork.
- Experiment with different toppings like cinnamon, honey, or herbs to personalize your air fryer sweet potatoes.
- Let the potatoes rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the interior to become perfectly soft and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg