Crispy Loaded Sweet Potato Recipe, yummm...
Crispy Loaded Sweet Potatoes are a flavor-packed dish that strikes the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication. The natural sweetness of the roasted sweet potatoes is amplified by a smoky blend of spices and brightened by the tangy sour cream topping.
Fresh herbs like cilantro and mint add a refreshing burst, while roasted pepitas bring a delightful crunch. A touch of pequin chilis delivers just the right amount of heat to keep every bite exciting.
Delicious Crispy Loaded Sweet Potato recipe...
Why do we love it? This recipe transforms humble ingredients into a dish that’s visually stunning, incredibly delicious, and full of satisfying textures. Whether as a side dish or a standalone meal, it’s a wholesome, crowd-pleasing option you’ll come back to time and time again.
Recipe Ingredients...
Ingredients you will need to make this delicious Crispy Loaded Sweet Potato recipe:
- Sweet Potatoes: Naturally sweet and caramelized when roasted, they provide a fiber-rich, vitamin-packed base with a tender yet crispy texture.
- Olive Oil: Adds richness, enhances roasting for crisp edges, and delivers heart-healthy fats.
- Kosher Salt: Elevates the natural sweetness of the potatoes and balances the flavors.
- Cinnamon: Introduces a subtle warmth that enhances the potatoes’ natural earthiness.
- Coriander: Lends a bright, citrusy note that balances the rich sweetness of the dish.
- Smoked Paprika: Contributes a smoky depth that complements the caramelized potato edges.
- Sour Cream: Adds creaminess and tanginess, creating a cool contrast to the smoky spices.
- Green Onions: Provide a crisp, fresh bite that lightens the dish.
- Mint: Offers a cooling herbal freshness that enhances the overall flavor balance.
- Cilantro: Brings a zesty, citrusy vibrancy that ties together the spices and toppings.
- Pequin Chilis: Deliver a hint of heat for a lively finish.
- Roasted Pepitas: Add nutty crunch and a dose of healthy fats and protein.
Recipe Tools...
- Air Fryer
- Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
Recipe Process
How to make this delicious Crispy Loaded Sweet Potato Recipe:
- Set your air fryer to 350 F.
- Wash and dry your sweet potatoes, rub them with the olive oil and poke each with a fork.
- Sprinkle with salt and bake for 1 hr.
Set your air fryer to 400 F. - Cool the sweet potatoes slightly to make them easier to handle, and cut them in half lengthwise.
- With the tip of your knife, score the flesh side of each sweet potato half on the diagonal in a crisscross pattern, see photo.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season the sweet potatoes with kosher salt and spices.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes more.
- Remove the sweet potatoes when they are golden and crispy and put the on plates.
- Top these with sour cream or creme fraiche, pomegranate kernels, roasted pepitas, dried Pequin chilis and fresh herbs.
- These are a perfect side dish, or plate them on a bed of black beans for an exquisite vegetarian meal.
Crispy Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Chef knife
Ingredients
- 2 Sweet Potatoes
- 2 tbsps Olive Oil
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp smoked paprika
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsps Sour Cream
- ¼ cup fresh Pomegranate kernels
- 2 tsps Pequin chilis dried
- 1 tbsp Roasted Pepitas
- 1 tbsp Green onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Mint chiffonade
- 1 tbsp Cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Set your air fryer to 350℉.
- Wash and dry your sweet potatoes, rub them with the olive oil and poke each with a fork.
- Sprinkle with salt and bake for 1 hr.
- Set your air fryer to 400°℉.
- Cool the sweet potatoes slightly to make them easier to handle, and cut them in half lengthwise. With the tip of your knife, score the flesh side of each sweet potato half on the diagonal in a crisscross pattern, see photo.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season the sweet potatoes with kosher salt and spices.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes more.
- Remove the sweet potatoes when they are golden and crispy and put the on plates.
- Top these with sour cream or creme fraiche, pomegranate kernels, roasted pepitas, dried Pequin chilis and fresh herbs.
- These are a perfect side dish, or plate them on a bed of black beans for an exquisite vegetarian meal.
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