Spicy sweet potatoes in air fryer, a simple and delicious side dish that is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Sweet potatoes (or batatas) are not tubers as one might think, but tuberous roots related to carrots, celeriac, and beets. Due to this, their glycemic index is much lower than that of potatoes and they cook much faster.
To make this original and tasty side dish, simply cut the batata into sticks and season them with the required ingredients. Cooking them in the air fryer will make them crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and it will only take you fifteen minutes.
At the end of the recipe, you’ll find the FAQ section where I have answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 369.88 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 51.71 (g) of which sugars 16.37 (g)
- Proteins 4.22 (g)
- Fat 17.51 (g) of which saturated 4.28 (g)of which unsaturated 8.43 (g)
- Fibers 7.73 (g)
- Sodium 952.68 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Spicy Sweet Potatoes
- 1 sweet potato (or batata) (rather large)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Half teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- chives (optional)
- Maldon salt (optional)
Tools
- Bowls
- Spoons
- Air Fryer
Recipe for Spicy Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer
This recipe is part of the collection Potato Recipes.
Start preparing the spicy sweet potatoes in air fryer by peeling the batata and cutting it into sticks. Mine was quite large, weighing about 500g (about 1 lb 2 oz), and I used just one.
Season the batata sticks with salt and black pepper. Add smoked paprika and garlic powder. Give it an initial mix, add the extra virgin olive oil, and mix again until everything is well combined.
Preheat the air fryer to 392°F (200°C).
Transfer the sweet potatoes to the basket without adding baking sheets or parchment paper.
Cook the spicy sweet potatoes in the air fryer at 392°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes, stirring them well halfway through cooking.
Serve immediately with chopped chives and salt flakes if desired.
Spicy Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer
Check this section to clear your doubts. If you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
You can find all the recipes made with the air fryer in the section Air Fryer Recipes.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I use instead of smoked paprika?
I recommend sweet paprika if you don’t like the smoky flavor. Alternatively, you can use a barbecue spice mix.
What is the cooking time in a traditional oven?
You can bake them at 428°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes.
Is the white-fleshed sweet potato okay?
Certainly, the cooking methods remain the same.
I also made Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry Soup with sweet potatoes.
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