Air Fryer Sweet Potato
Air Fryer Sweet Potato features sweet potato halves seasoned with spices such as cumin, paprika, and Himalayan pink salt. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, these halves get caramelized in the air fryer with minimal effort. The air fryer intensifies the natural sweetness of the sweet potatoes, resulting in a beautiful, crisp exterior. They are so tender on the inside, making every bite irresistible as a side dish or a healthy snack. Served with a homemade mint tahini, this snack comes together in 20 minutes and can be easily made for a large gathering!
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
For the air fryer sweet potatoes:
- 3 sweet potato medium
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- ¾ tsp Himalayan pink salt
- 4 sprig thyme optional, for garnish
For the mint tahini:
- 2 tbsp white sesame seed toasted
- 1 green chili
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup mint chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
How to air fry the sweet potato:
- Prepare the ingredients. Scrub, wash, and cut the sweet potatoes into halves longitudinally.
- Rub the spices and salt on the cut side of the sweet potato halves. Drizzle olive oil on top. (I scoured or made slits on the sweet potato halves). Arrange the sweet potato halves on a foil-lined tray and air fry them at 415 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until slightly charred on the edges.
How to make the mint tahini:
- Prepare the ingredients. Toast the sesame seeds in a pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Make the mint tahini by grinding the toasted sesame seeds in a spice grinder. Add the remaining ingredients and grind until slightly coarse.
- Serve the sweet potato halves with a drizzle of mint tahini on top and garnish with parsley, dill, or thyme.
Notes
1. Dry roasting or toasting the sesame for 1-2 minutes brings out the nuttiness of the seeds, but it is important not to burn them. Grind the sesame seeds first before adding the rest of the ingredients while making the mint tahini.
2. Scouring or making small slits on the sweet potato halves speeds up the cooking time.
3. Please watch your sweet potatoes towards the last five minutes of cooking time. A few extra minutes can make them crispy and charred at the edges.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 380mgPotassium: 429mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 16227IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 2mg
