Cheesy and Crispy Air Fryer Queso Dip

This queso dip is the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. It's cheesy, crispy, and full of flavor. The secret ingredient? Sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness and creaminess to the dip, and they help to keep it from being too heavy. The air fryer cooks the sweet potatoes to perfection, giving them a crispy exterior and a tender interior.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me one day when I was trying to come up with a healthier alternative to my favorite queso dip recipe. I had been experimenting with different vegetables to add to my dips, and I thought, why not sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber and vitamins, and they have a naturally sweet flavor that I thought would pair well with the cheese. I was right! This queso dip is the perfect balance of cheesy, crispy, and sweet. It's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• White sweet potato
• Grass-fed cheddar cheese
• Organic yellow onion
• Avocado oil
• Green chiles
• Ground cumin
• Smoked paprika
• Sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and chop the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes.
3. Toss the sweet potato cubes with avocado oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
4. Spread the sweet potato cubes in an even layer in the air fryer basket.
5. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
6. Transfer the roasted sweet potato cubes to a food processor or blender.
7. Add the cheddar cheese and green chiles to the food processor.
8. Process until smooth and creamy.

Why It Works

• The sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness and creaminess to the dip.
• The air fryer cooks the sweet potatoes to perfection, giving them a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
• The cheese and green chiles add a delicious savory flavor to the dip.