AIR FRYER HASSELBACK SWEET POTATOES

Air Fryer Instructions

1. Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes; pat them dry with a paper towel
2. Carefully slice each sweet potato 1/8-inch slits (or slices) along the tops, stopping 1/2-inch from the bottom (1 centimeter). Be careful not to apply too much pressure or you may cut straight through.
3. Drizzle some oil or butter and salt and pepper over the cut sweet potatoes.
4. Prepare the basting oil mixture by whisking together oil, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and maple syrup.
5. Place sweet potatoes on an air fryer rack or basket in single layer, making sure to leave some space between them and not stacking them.
6. Cook at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes (depending on the size of your sweet potatoes), flipping over halfway through the cooking time.
7. Once the potatoes are fork-tender, remove them from the air-fryer. Brush the oil-smoked paprika-lemon-maple syrup mixture on each sweet potato. Make sure to coat well the inside of the cut sweet potato.
8. Serve warm with your desired garnishes. Enjoy.

Baking Hasselback Sweet Potatoes in the Oven

• 1. Don’t have an Air fryer, no worries at all. You can make these Sweet Potatoes in the oven too. Place potatoes in a single layer, cut side up, onto the foil lined baking sheet, and bake for 40-50 minutes at 375 degree Fahrenheit.
  2. If Using Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid or Crisp LidArrange cut and prepared sweet potatoes in a single layer on the basket. Place the basket on the trivet. Cover and secure the Instant Pot with air fryer lid. ( or crisp lid)
  3. Air fry at 375 Fahrenheit ( 190 Celsius) for 15 minutes until the potatoes look wrinkled and start turning golden brown.
  4. To make it quickerMicrowave – Wrap each sweet potato in one sheet of paper towel; place on a microwave-safe dish and microwave on a high setting for 5-7 minutes. Then continue in air fryer for 10 minutes. This allows them to crisp up well and saves 10 minutes.