The perfect combo of spices, combined with the potatoes’ own sweetness, make these Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes a nutritious, simple side dish the whole family will love. Make them in the air fryer or the oven, they’ll be just as deliciously crispy.
If your family has a milder palette, simply reduce the less preferred spices. To feed a crowd, just double it. Really, whether it’s a solo side dish or a holiday accoutrement, this simple dish has got you covered. So, I hope you all have a fantastic holiday, whatever your plans, and enjoy some tasty treats.
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet potato about 4-5 oz, washed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder onion powder and chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon each paprika and cumin
- Dash cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- STEP 1Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees
- STEP 2Cube sweet potato into roughly even, small pieces. Toss in olive oil
- STEP 3Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin and cayenne, if using. Stir well to coat
- STEP 4Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and add sweet potatoes in a single layer. Air fry for 4 minutes, pause to shake, then continue frying for 2 minutes or until potatoes reach desired crispiness
NOT-SO-PRO TIPS
If you don’t have an air fryer, you can absolutely bake these! Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and then follow the recipe up until the air frying. Bake on a greased baking sheet for about 30 minutes, tossing once in the middle. Your potatoes should be crisp and lightly browned.
Potatoes weigh more than you thinK! If you’re following the single serve directions, you’re going to want a particularly small sweet potato, likely one that can fit almost entirely in your hand. If your family has a milder palette, halve the chili powder and cumin and omit the cayenne pepper, then adjust to taste.
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