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    Air fryer hasselback sweet potatoes recipe

    9th September 2023 by bhavana bhatia Leave a Comment

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    Wanting something tasty and easy to make for a side? Give Hasselback sweet potatoes a try! These sweet potatoes are delicious and super nutritious! Hasselback sweet potatoes have a crispy skin outside and a soft inside, so they're great for weeknight meals or special occasions. Plus, they're gluten-free & vegan, so everyone loves them. Check this out to learn how to make a tasty dish that'll blow your family and friends away.

    Most people love a potato, but sweet potatoes look a little boring. Most people make a pudding or halwa if they want to use a sweet potato but they doesn't appeal to young kids. Sweet potatoes in hasselback style makes a boring sweet potato interesting! Sweet potato chips, Parmentier potatoes, baked sweet potatoes are some easy recipes you can make in your air fryer.

    Air fryer has made life easy. There are great recipes such as air fryer Potato skins , air fryer smashed potatoes or air fryer potato cheese balls. You may also use the air fryer to cook frozen snacks such as pizza pockets,spring rolls,frozen pizza,frozen samosa or reheat leftover fries and leftover pizza in the airfryer.

    Bonus,if you want to read through the list of different types of vegetables with pictures and names ,feel free to read our post vegetables names and pictures

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    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • mixing bowl
    • knife & spoons
    • pastry brush

    Ingredients

    • sweet potatoes
    • Olive oil
    • Garlic
    • oregano
    • Salt as per taste

    Refer to recipe card for details.

    sweet potato hasselback
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    air fryer hassleback sweet potatoes recipe

    air fried hassleback sweet potato is a delicious side dish, a low oil version of accordion potatoes. Learn to make this sweet potato recipe here.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: vegan sweet potato hasselback
    Servings: 2
    Author: bhavana bhatia

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • pastry brush
    • very sharp knife
    • cutting board

    Ingredients

    • 3-4 medium sweet potatoes
    • 3 tbsp. oil 2 tablespoon oil for seasoning
    • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
    • salt as per taste

    Instructions

    • Wash and remove any dirt from the potatoes.
    • Place the sweet potato alongside 2 inverted spoons /skewers. Cut the potato with the knife using the spoons to prevent from cutting all the way down through the potato.(refer to picture in the post above)
    • Preheat the air fryer at 190 deg C (375 F). for 5 mins. Brush 1 tbsp. oil on it. Air fry for 10 mins at 190 deg C (375 F). to make hasselback potatoes in the air fryer.
    • Apply the oil with seasoning to potatoes Air fry further for 8-9 mins at 190 deg C (375 F). or until the potatoes are cooked brushing twice in between. Serve hot/warm.
    • While picking these up from the air fryer, be careful as they might break off,I prefer to use a turner or a spatula to pick these up.

    Notes

     
     

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    How to make hassleback potatoes in air fryer?

    • Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and remove any dirt from them.
    hasselback sweet potatoes air fryer step 1
    • Place the sweet potato alongside 2 inverted spoons or skewers. Cut it with a knife using the skewers as a barrier to prevent from cutting all the way down through the sweet potato.
    hasselback sweet potatoes air fryer step 2
    • Preheat the air fryer at 200 deg C (390 F) for 5 mins. Brush 1 tbsp. oil on sweet potatoes and place it in the air fryer basket.
    hasselback sweet potatoes air fryer step 3
    • Air fry for 8 mins at 200 deg C (390 F).
    hasselback sweet potatoes air fryer step 4
    • Mix salt and smoked paprika in 2-3 tbsp. oil.
    • Apply the oil with seasoning to potatoes. Air fry for 6 mins at 200C|390F and brush again with oil. Air fry at 4-5 mins at 200 deg C (390 F).
    hasselback sweet potatoes air fryer step 5

    Serve your air fried sweet potatoes hot.

    While picking these up from the air fryer, be careful as they might break off, I prefer to use a turner or a spatula to pick these golden brown beauties.

    Top tips

    Few things to note

    1. The air fryer has to be pre heated. Treat it just like your oven.
    2. Once cooked, use a spatula to pick them up, else they will break.

    Variation and Substitutions

    1. Coat the sweet potatoes with honey, smoked paprika, chili powder, and garlic powder before baking for a sweet and spicy flavor.
    2. Layer some cheddar cheese between the sweet potato slices. Bake until it's melted and bubbly to make air fryer cheesy hasselback potatoes.
    3. You may mix some fresh rosemary, thyme, minced garlic and parsley in melted butter mixture and apply to the sweet potatoes before baking for an extra flavorful touch. You may serve it with a dollop of sour cream .
    4. Spice things up with chipotle-flavored hot sauce or adobo sauce instead of BBQ sauce.
    5. For a sweet and savory Asian flavor, brush the sweet potatoes with teriyaki sauce before baking.
    6. Slather some pesto on the sweet potatoes before baking for a flavor boost.
    7. Brush the sweet potatoes with harissa paste before baking for a North African flavor with a kick.

    Storage

    Store air fryer sweet potatoes in an airtight container in a refrigerator for 2-3 days. Always reheat your leftovers. You can air fry at 200 deg C for 2-3 mins instead of using a microwave.

    FAQs

    Why are they called Hasselback potatoes?

    This technique comes from Swedish restaurant which introduced it in 1940s -Hasslebacken.

    What are some good ways to eat sweet potatoes?

    If you are a fan of pudding shakarkandi kheer or sweet potato pudding is an easy dish. Another great gluten-free recipe is sweet potato gulab jamun. You can bake whole sweet potatoes or make sweet potato fries. Other recipes are wedges and sweet potato casserole.

    Conclusion : Hasselback technique gives a a great option to eat fresh sweet potatoes  on a holiday table. It is a perfect side dish for a thanksgiving dinner or Christmas dinner.

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    Hi,I am Bhavana & this is my wonderland of recipes.I have been in IT for 15+ years have always loved writing.My husband Gaurav & I,love to cook, click & host people

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