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Looking for a crispy, crunchy, and flavourful quick snack/ side dish this fall season? This Air fryer roasted sweet potato recipe is super tasty, tasty to make, and sure to get you in the autumn mood!
Health Benefits of Sweet potatoes
Need reasons to chow down on Air fryer roasted sweet potato other than it being plain ole delicious? Look no further, this underrated superfood has loads of health benefits that you may not have already known!
Sweet potatoes are very rich in antioxidants and loaded with Vitamins A, B, and C as well. They’re a healthy source of carbs and have plenty of magnesium and are a decent source of plant based protein.
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What you’ll need
- Sweet potatoes- Duh
- Black Pepper– Freshly Cracked is always the best.
- Salt– I find pink himalyin provides the best flavory but feel free to use what you have on hand. Grab a bottle of Pink Himalayan Sea salt using this link.
Optional Seasonings – Air fryer roasted sweet potato
Garlic Powder
Cinnamon
Cumin
Sugar
How to make Air fryer roasted sweet potato
1. Chop the sweet potatoes into small bite sized chunks. The smaller the better as this allows the chunks to cook faster.
2. In a medium sized bowl, toss the chunks along with black pepper, sea salt, and oil until well combined.
3. Place the seasoned sweet potato chunks into the air fryer and cook on 400 F for about 15 minutes or until fork tender and crispy.
4. The chunks should be crispy and cooked to perfection. Enjoy this healthy snack or side dish!
Air fryer vs. Oven
Both options can/will work for this recipe! In my opinion, the air fryer is supreme as it will cut cooking time in half. Cooking the sweet potato chunks in the air fryer may take between 15-20 minutes whereas an oven could take up to 40 minutes.
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How to store Air fryer roasted sweet potato
Air fryer roasted sweet potatoes or even oven baked are best served fresh & hot out of the oven.
This recipe can be meal prepped however I find they start to get soggy and lose that crispy texture after a day or so. Possibly, the best way to store for meal prep (or leftovers) can be to pop them in an airtight plastic baggy for the freezer. Reheat in the air fryer as is (no extra oil) for about 5-7 minutes on 400 F and enjoy!
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