Elevate Your Meal with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chunks: A Culinary Powerhouse of 2023! 💪🍠✨
"Level up your snacking game with Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chunks! 🚀🍠 Crispy edges, tender insides – the perfect bite awaits. Sweet or savory, the choice is yours! Delight your taste buds in a healthier, fuss-free delight. 😋👌"
Ingredients
- Sweet Potato 1 lb / 454 g: The star of the show, sweet potatoes are packed with natural sweetness and nutrients. They are cut into 1-inch cubes, creating bite-sized pieces that turn wonderfully crispy in the air fryer.
- Olive Oil 1 tablespoon / 15 ml: Olive oil not only helps achieve that satisfying crispiness but also enhances the flavor of the sweet potatoes. It ensures they cook evenly and attain a beautiful golden exterior.
- Salt ½ teaspoon / 3 g: Salt is the unsung hero, elevating the taste of the sweet potatoes and balancing their inherent sweetness. It's used to season them to taste.
- Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Option:
- Ground Cinnamon ½ teaspoon / 1 g: For those who crave a touch of warm sweetness, ground cinnamon adds a comforting flavor note, making the sweet potatoes reminiscent of a sweet potato casserole.
- Light Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon / 12 g: This light brown sugar, when paired with the cinnamon, offers a gentle sweetness that complements the natural sugars in the sweet potatoes.
- Maple Syrup 1-2 tablespoons / 15 ml: While optional, maple syrup can be drizzled over the sweet potatoes before air frying, adding a luscious layer of sweetness. Alternatively, honey can be used for a non-vegan option.
Instructions
Steps to Make Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chunks 🍠✨
Step 1: Preparing the Sweet Potatoes 🥔🧂
- - Start with 1-inch sweet potato chunks in a bowl. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and a generous pinch of salt for that perfect crispiness and flavor kick.
Step 2: Adding a Dash of Sweetness (Optional) 🍭🌟
- - For a hint of sweetness, sprinkle half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon over the chunks and toss gently. Embrace the comforting aroma and flavor of cinnamon!
Step 3: Embracing Savory Delights (Optional) 🌶️🍴
- - Craving savory? Spice it up with smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Toss those chunks for a savory explosion of taste!
Step 4: Ready for Air Frying 🚀🍟
- - Arrange seasoned sweet potato chunks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 14-16 minutes, giving a gentle shake halfway through. Achieve that tender-inside, crispy-outside perfection.
Step 5: Flavorful Finishes 🌈🍯
- - For the sweet treat, toss the cooked chunks with brown sugar, drizzle maple syrup, and serve immediately. Savor the sweet symphony of flavors!
- Congratulations, you've just mastered the art of Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chunks – choose your path, sweet or savory, and enjoy the deliciousness! 🎉😋
Notes
Nutrition Facts
⦁ - Calories: 156 kcal⦁ - Carbohydrates: 30 g
⦁ - Protein: 2 g
⦁ - Fat: 4 g
⦁ - Saturated Fat: 1 g
⦁ - Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
⦁ - Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
⦁ - Sodium: 355 mg
⦁ - Potassium: 413 mg
⦁ - Fiber: 4 g
⦁ - Sugar: 11 g
⦁ - Vitamin A: 16,266 IU
⦁ - Vitamin C: 3 mg
⦁ - Calcium: 47 mg
⦁ - Iron: 1 mg
