Frozen food is always better in the air fryer especially when it comes to things like frozen french fries or sweet potato fries. These air fryer sweet potato puffs come out super crispy every time. Choose your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup or homemade ranch dressing.
Sure you can bake them in the oven if you don’t have an air fryer but I always think air frying is the better route! Kids will love how they taste.
If you’re wondering what sweet potato puffs are they kind of look like a tator tot in the form of a sweet potato.
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Why make Potato Puffs in the Air Fryer?
Using an air fryer to make sweet potato puffs is a fantastic option for anyone looking to enjoy a healthier, quick, and delicious dish with minimal hassle. Here’s why!
- Crispy Texture: The air fryer circulates hot air around the food, giving sweet potato puffs a perfectly crispy texture on the outside while keeping them tender and soft on the inside. This mimics the effect of deep frying without the need for excessive oil.
- Even Cooking: The consistent heat distribution in an air fryer ensures that your sweet potato puffs cook evenly, avoiding the issue of some pieces being overcooked while others are undercooked.
- Quick and Convenient: Air fryers generally require shorter cooking times compared to traditional ovens. This makes preparing sweet potato puffs quick and convenient, perfect for busy schedules or when you need a speedy side dish.
- Minimal Mess: With an air fryer, there’s less mess to clean up compared to frying on a stovetop. There’s no oil splatter, and most air fryer baskets are dishwasher safe, simplifying the cleanup process.
Ingredients Needed
- 1 bag of frozen Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs
- Cooking Spray or vegetable oil spray
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- Seasonings or spices:
How to Make Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs in Air Fryer
Step 1 Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
Step 2 Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Place the seasoned sweet potato cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
Step 3 The sweet potatoes should be crispy and golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. You can always check them with a fork to see if they are tender on the inside.
How to Serve Sweet Potato Puffs
- Add Cheese (Optional): If desired, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the cooked sweet potato puffs and return them to the air fryer for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove the sweet potato puffs from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving dish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
- Serve immediately as a delicious snack or side dish.
How do I store leftovers?
Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade airtight containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever!
Best Air Fryer Tips
- Preheating ensures that the fries cook evenly and achieve the desired crispiness.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Cooking in smaller batches will help the fries cook more evenly and get crispier.
- Shaking the Basket: Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps ensure that all the fries cook evenly.
- Experiment with Seasonings: Feel free to experiment with different seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, or Cajun spice to add an extra kick to your fries.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Puffs
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 12 min
Total Time: 17 min
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Easy
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Description
Frozen food is always better in the air fryer especially when it comes to things like frozen french fries or sweet potato fries. These air fryer sweet potato puffs come out super crispy every time. Choose your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup or homemade ranch dressing.
- 1 bag of frozen Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs
- Cooking Spray or vegetable oil spray
- 1 tsp of sea salt
- Seasonings or spices:
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Place the seasoned sweet potato cubes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. The sweet potatoes should be crispy and golden brown on the outside and tender on the inside. You can always check them with a fork to see if they are tender on the inside.
Notes
Add Cheese (Optional): If desired, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the cooked sweet potato puffs and return them to the air fryer for an additional 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
